Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.)
University of Rochester concerned about on-campus surge of COVID-19 cases
(Democrat and Chronicle 02/10/2021)
… change and the case number continues to rise, the university may need to “pause” on UR’s River Campus and/or the Eastman School of Music. (Also reported by WROC, WHEC, WXXI News, WHAM and spectrumlocalnews.com)
Baritone Will Liverman Releases DREAMS OF A NEW DAY: Songs by Black Composers on Cedille Records
(Broadway World 02/12/2021)
Featuring Liverman and pianist Paul Sánchez in works by Damien Sneed, Henry Burleigh, Leslie Adams, Margaret Bonds, Thomas Kerr, Shawn Okpebholo & more. …
Thomas Kerr (1915 – 1988), was a pianist and organist who graduated from the Eastman School of Music with three degrees in piano and composition. His musical output included
About Paul Sánchez
…, and with Douglas Humpherys at the Eastman School of Music, where he completed his Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. …
American Composers Orchestra Appoints Melissa Ngan as President and CEO
(Broadway World 02/08/2021)
Ngan is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and Northwestern University. In her spare time, Ngan enjoys cooking her favorite dishes from her …
From Jazz to Opera to Broadway — Janinah Burnett Does It All
(San Francisco Classical Voice 02/13/2021)
She completed her education with a masters in vocal performance and literature at Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, where she had …
Celebrate African-American History Month with Akama-Makia concert
(Bradford Era 02/08/2021)
The award-winning vocalist has studied and performed in both America and Europe. She is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas and holds a master’s degree in performance and literature from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. …
Rochester-based pianist/composer Evan Ritter will accompany Akama-Makia. Ritter, who is from Dallas, Texas, is a graduate of the Eastman school of Music, where he is currently a master’s student — …
Renowned organist Nicole Keller comes to Trinity Lutheran Church, Mechanics Hall
(Worcester Telegram 02/14/2021)
Keller received a Performer’s Certificate and Master of Music Degree in Organ Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York.
It’s all about the singing stardom of a country girl and her coloratura
(Polish American News 02/10/2021)
The Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY was an ideal place for my undergraduate work although I quickly realized that my lightweight voice …
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