The Final Fill: Rich Thompson Retires with a Flourish
Retiring jazz drum set professor Rich Thompson reminisces over the highlights of his three decade career at Eastman as he prepares for his final show.
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International Cast of Singing Actors Selected as Finalists in 2025 Lotte Lenya Competition
The 2025 Lotte Lenya Competition features one Eastman alumni in the final round set to take place Saturday, May 3 in Kilbourn Hall.
Healing Through Harmony: Music Therapy at URMC
April 10 through 15 was World Music Therapy Week. Keep reading to learn about initiatives and results right here in Rochester.
Musical Graffiti: Curtis Stewart Debuts ‘Seasons of Change’ at Eastman
Ahead of Gateways Music Festival, the composer and violinist talks about his newest work and what inspired him to revisit and retell Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons.’
The Bass Chose Him: John Clayton’s Jazz Legacy Comes to Eastman
Jazz bassist John Clayton unites the Eastman Jazz and New Jazz Ensembles for a special performance in Kodak Hall.
A Stage Filled with Friends: Nicholas Goluses Celebrates Turning 70
Ahead of his Faculty Artist Series performance, Professor of Guitar Nicholas Goluses talks Segovia, space, and throwing a party for his 70th birthday.
Music For All is Back!
Eastman’s proud tradition of creating music in the community continues with the revitalization of Music For All under the new leadership of Assistant Professor of Chamber Music Dr. Sylvie Beaudette.
Building a Musical Family: Eastman Alumna Matilda Hofman Returns to Conduct ESSO
Matilda Hofman ’09E (MM) discusses her return to Eastman for the first time in 15 years as she guest conducts the ESSO on March 31, 2025.