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.)
Eastman Centennial concert features alum’s composition about Georgia O’Keeffe
(City Newspaper 09/29/2022)
Eastman School of Music alumnus Kevin Puts would not have composed “The Brightness of Light” without the school co-commissioning the work. (Also reported by NewsBreak and localtoday.news)
Previewing two weekend Eastman School of Music events | WUHF – Fox Rochester
(Fox Rochester 09/28/2022)
Dean of Eastman School of Music Jamal Rossi and Eastman performer and faculty member Nicole Cabell joined Good Day Rochester to give viewers a … (Also reported by NewsBreak)
Julia Bullock to Release First Solo Recording in December – Broadway World
(Broadway World 09/27/2022)
She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree at the Eastman School of Music, her master’s degree in Bard College’s Graduate Vocal Arts Program, …
Dessoff Choirs Premieres Works By First Published Black Composer, November 5
(Broadway World 09/26/2022)
Conducted by Dessoff’s Music Director Malcolm J. Merriweather, the 40+ members of …
Merriweather … received Master of Music degrees in Choral Conducting and in Vocal Performance from the studio of Rita Shane at the Eastman School of Music, as well as his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from …
Music and Muggle Money: Interviewing UR Grad Philip Milman
(Premiere News 10/02/2022)
A recent master’s degree graduate from the Eastman School of Music, Phil Milman ’21, might now be a familiar face for any fans of famous Twitch … (Also reported by DRAGONINKHOUSE)
Southern Illinois Piano Festival returns to SIU next month – WSIU NEWS
(WSIU NEWS 09/28/2022)
Marina Lomazov, professor of piano at the Eastman School of Music and … They will join SIU piano faculty Junghwa Lee and Yuko Kato for the … (Also reported by The Southern Illinoisan)
Binghamton University Plays Pivotal Role In Hit HBO Max Series – WNBF
(WNBF 09/29/2022)
Discover 17 Famous Musicians Who Have Ties to the Binghamton Area …
Jazz Drummer and Composer John Hollenbeck
John Hollenbeck was born in Binghamton on June 19, 1968. Hollenbeck attended the Eastman School of Music where he recieved a degree in percussion and jazz composition. Hollenbeck is best known for the work he has done with the Claudia Quintet and Bob Brookmeyer. He has also worked with Fred Hersch, Tony Malaby, the Village Vanguard Orchestra, Kenny Wheeler, Pablo Ziegler, and Meredith Monk.
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