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.)
David Veslocki, A Grammy Award Nominee, Is A Valuable Addition To The Music Industry
(Epi Express 12/24/2022)
This 30 years of experience was earned via hard work and practice. Veslocki began his career by earning a bachelor’s degree in jazz and a master’s degree in classical music from Eastman School of Music, as well as a diploma from Yale University. He was the first Eastman School of Music graduate to get multiple degrees. This was his first move in establishing himself in the profession, as he put in a lot of blood and sweat to become the best guitarist.
Brian Mulligan Premieres Three Song Cycles | San Francisco Classical Voice
(San Francisco Classical Voice 12/19/2022)
… Premiered by Mulligan for The Kennedy Center, Walden is one of three modern compositions receiving their first recordings on this issue from Bright Shiny Things. Timothy Long, music director of opera at the Eastman School of Music, provides eloquent piano accompaniment.
Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant to Host Savannah Christmas Special
(The Savannah Tribune 12/21/2022)
Savannah’ s premiere jazz venue Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant is set to host a Christmas Special performance by “Dred ‘Perky’ Scott and The Eric Jones Trio” featuring Eric Jones with Marc Chesanow and Robert Saunders. …
Marc Chesanow holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Memphis in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree from the Eastman School of Music in Double Bass performance. He has studied with world-renowned soloists James VanDemark, …
Geneseo graduate makes debut at The Met – The Quad City Times
(The Quad City Times 12/27/2022)
It’s not surprising the path that the former Maggie Gawrysiak took has led her to making a debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. …
She earned a Master’s Degree in Music Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY, in 2005, …
‘Last Blast’ with the Plymouth Brass Dec. 31 | | news-journal.com
(Longview News-Journal 12/23/2022)
The Plymouth Brass will join Dr. Nathaniel Gumbs, one of America’s most celebrated young organists, … Gumbs earned his degrees from Shenandoah Conservatory, Yale University and the Eastman School of Music. He has recently performed to capacity …
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