By Raffi Wright Continuing our preview posts highlighting new offerings for Summer@Eastman 2022, Summer@Eastman Marketing Assistant Raffi Wright sat down with Gaelen McCormick to discuss one of the two courses Gaelen will be teaching this summer: Peak Performance Skills – ONLINE. In this six-week online course, students will explore the audition process, learn how to…
by Raffi Wright In preparation for Summer at Eastman 2022, we have been interviewing some of our course instructors. For this edition, I sat down with Gaelen McCormick to discuss one of the two courses she is teaching this summer: “Music in Medicine – ONLINE.” In this six-week online workshop, students will explore the connection…
The Institute for Music Leadership supports its students year-round with access to entrepreneurial, business, leadership, and performance classes, the Arts Leadership Certificate Program, several grants, 1:1 career advising, as well as many other tools, materials, and programs to support a modern, 21st century musician’s diverse career. Over the summer, we’re able to offer additional leadership…
2021 was the year that Eastman returned to campus, with in-person classes, events, and concerts. It’s also the year that Eastman began its centennial with many memorable events … and many more to come in 2022. Our series of photographs of the highlights of 2021 tell the story of this year, from saying goodbye to…
During this Centennial celebration of Eastman’s 100 years of making music, Professor of Violin Renée Jolles and Assistant Professor of Accompanying Chiao-Wen Cheng take a step towards shaping the next 100 years for Eastman with a program dedicated to celebrating another Centennial—100 years since women’s suffrage had been granted. Although postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions…
Hi! My name is Joëlla Becker and I am a senior cello performance Major and candidate for the Arts Leadership Certificate Program (ALP). As part of my ALP, I will complete two paid internships. My first internship concluded at the end of August and I started my second this semester. Both have been amazing experiences…
“I just come up with an idea, and see where it takes me,” says Professor of Piano Tony Caramia when asked about his process for creating a recital program. His “let’s see” approach has stood him in good stead over the years; he is well-known for his themed piano recitals, whether they are tributes to…
Hello! My name is Lauren Case and I am currently a senior pursuing a dual degree at Eastman and the University of Rochester studying Vocal Performance and Neuroscience. Any time I meet a prospective student who is considering a dual degree, I get lots of questions about what life is like studying at both Eastman…
Aubrie J. Willaert, ’05E (MM) Named Executive Director of Advancement for Eastman School of Music We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Aubrie J. Willaert ‘05E (MM) and DMA (ABD) as the new Executive Director of Advancement for the Eastman School of Music effective August 1, 2021. The role is a homecoming for Aubrie, an Eastman alumna who earned…