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.)
One Hundred Years Ago:George Eastman in 1922 – Rochester City Newspaper
(City Newspaper 07/20/2022)
This annual display in the historic mansion provides a glimpse of George Eastman’s life and work as it occurred one hundred years ago. The new selection of objects highlight the goings on in 1922 _— most notably the opening of the Eastman School of Music and the Eastman Theatre in downtown Rochester.
25 best American composers of all time | Classical Music
(BBC Music Magazine 07/19/2022)
Howard Hanson (1896-1981)
… Hanson was a powerful figure in American music, founding the annual American Music Festival, and being director of the Eastman School of Music for forty years from its foundation in 1924 until his own retirement in 1964, which under his leadership became one of America’s most prestigious conservatories.
(Broadway World 07/19/2022)
Flutist Adam W. Sadberry is known for his radiant, lyrical playing. Acting principal flutist of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Sadberry has a robust orchestral career in addition to performing nationally as a concerto soloist. Sadberry received a Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance and a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music and is committed to expanding the Black diaspora in the classical music world through promoting equity.
Photos: First Look At NEWSIES Presented by 5 Star Theatricals – Broadway World
(Broadway World 06/16/2022)
WILKIE FERGUSON (Musical Conductor/Director) is a native of Miami, … and majored in classical piano performance at Eastman School of Music.
Performing Arts — July 20 – Brainerd Dispatch
(Brainerd Dispatch 07/20/2022)
Lakes Area Music Festival offers immersive education for children
Explore Music! is led by founding LAMF member Alexander Peña, who now serves as orchestra director at the historic ‘Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii. He will be joined by Christian Bigliani of the Eastman School of Music and other special guests.
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