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.)
Hall of Fame accepting Lowry Award applications
(Monroe County Post 04/02/2021)
The $1,000 award, named for Douglas Lowry, former dean of the Eastman School of Music, will go to a high school senior who has excelled in music …
On “Firefly,” Alexa Tarantino shows why she’s a rising star
(City Newspaper 04/01/2021)
… Jazz Festival a month after graduating from Eastman School of Music. … “Firefly” is a showcase for her own vision, gorgeous musical tone, and …
On ‘Spring Garden,’ Harold Danko channels Stravinsky, other influences
(City Newspaper 04/01/21)
… “Spring Garden,” pianist and retired Eastman School of Music professor … Along the way, Danko also channels other musical influences, including …
‘Representation Matters’ presented to local students
(Monroe County Post 03/20/21)
This project, created by Eastman student Travon Walker, brings classical music to middle and high schools through a new, equitable lens. Launched last …
Michael Hudlin’s concert to mix Mozart and folk music
(TT Newsday 03/24/2021)
He later premiered it at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts … The event will be his final recital concert required before completing his Master of Music in Conducting—Choral, from the Eastman School of Music …
Houston Grand Opera Announces Next Season’s 2021–22 HGO Studio Artists
(Broadway World 03/23/2021)
SUN-LY PIERCE – Second Year Artist
Originally from Clinton, NY, Chinese American mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce completed the graduate vocal arts program at the Bard College Conservatory of Music and holds a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance from the Eastman School of Music. …
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