Summer Studio Orchestra
June 30 & July 7, 14 (Mondays), July 3, 10, 2025 (Thursdays) / 7-9 p.m. 
Location: ESM 120 (Ray Wright Room), Eastman School of Music
Ages: Middle school – Adult

Jonathan Allentoff, director

Open to all area players of orchestral instruments, the Eastman Summer Studio Orchestra celebrates Rochester’s contributions to Hollywood history. The ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of film scores, new studio compositions, and popular songs from the Great American Songbook with special appearances by guest vocal artists. Please contact the director at jallento@esm.rochester.edu with any questions.

Performance: Thursday July 17, 2025 / 7:30 p.m. / Kilbourn Hall

Program Information

Tuition

Tuition: $110
–Please note that payment is not due at the time of registration. The participant will be billed.

Discounts:

• 10% off for ECMS Students enrolled both semesters of current year
• 25% tuition waiver for eligible UR employees

“I enjoyed EVERYTHING about Summer Studio Orchestra! There wasn’t one second anywhere that I didn’t enjoy, including meeting all the people, the music itself, and especially directly collaborating with the conductor on the specific parts that I was to play.” -2024 Participant

“I have been sharing the videos with others as well as enjoying them myself many times over. I appreciated the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful ensemble.” -2024 Participant

Visit Eastman Summer’s blog for some great articles on our programs, interviews with faculty, helpful tips, and much more!