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.)
Unique instruments part of Glassmaking-inspired work at Eastman School – FOX Rochester
(FOX Rochester 10/20/2022)
This concert is part of a three-day residency at the Eastman School of Music where the ensemble and composer will present a variety of free, …
BBC to air rediscovered work by ‘one of greatest composers of African descent’
(The Guardian 10/23/2022)
BBC Philharmonic will premiere composition by Nathaniel Dett described as ‘throwback to music of west African slaves’ …
His musical training included the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, … In 1913, Dett became music director of the Hampton Institute in …
Ron Carter, most recorded jazz bassist in history, subject of PBS doc – Detroit Free Press
(Detroit Free Press 10/21/2022)
In 1959, he graduated from Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, and started playing with such revered names as Chico Hamilton, Cannonball …
REVIEW: Substitute steps in to conduct thrilling ‘Zarathustra’ with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
(The Business Journals 10/22/2022)
Maurice Cohn conducts the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Richard Strauss’ “Thus Spake Zarathustra” Oct. 21 at Music Hall.” …
He recently earned a master’s in conducting from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester. He has quickly ascended the conducting ladder with …
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