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 composer David Liptak looks forward to the next chapter – WXXI News
(WXXI News 03/01/2023)
At the end of the 2022-23 academic year composer David Liptak will retire from his position teaching music composition at the Eastman School of … (Also reported by WITHRadio.org, WRUR, Local Today)
CD Spotlight: Credo and Simon Bore the Cross by Margaret Bonds | WXXI News
(WXXI News 03/04/2023)
… Six decades later, the Dessoff Choirs and Orchestra with conductor Malcolm J. Merriweather, a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, have brought both works …
Mothers In Jazz (31): Christine Jensen
(London Jazz News 02/27/2023)
The insight of the musicians interviewed for this series provides … and most recently an Assistant Professor post at Eastman School of Music.
Eastman School of Music students honor Black musicians during Black History Month
(Spectrum News 02/27/2023)
For Alexander Diaz, a sophomore at the Eastman School of music, music is obviously life. “Music to me is all about expression, … (Also reported by WDKX, Local Today)
Byron-Bergen students celebrated Black History Month through the arts | The Batavian
(The Batavian 03/03/2023)
Highlights included a demonstration from special guests, pianist and composer Timothy Digba Ogunbiyi … and is currently a doctoral candidate in piano performance at the Eastman School of Music. …
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