The Eastman School of Music is delighted to share that the Eastman Wind Orchestra (EWO) has been invited to perform at the 2024 Eastern Division Conference of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), held this coming February at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. CBDNA is a community of artists, educators and leaders who are…
Since it was established in the 1960s, the mission of Eastman’s Musica Nova ensemble has been to expose Eastman students to hearing and performing the music of their time. The styles of “new music” have changed a lot in nearly 60 years, and the ensemble, under its current director Brad Lubman, has kept pace with…
Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT) is delighted to present another Double Bill this winter, featuring two prominent works by Richard Strauss and Henry Purcell. Beginning Saturday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. (with additional performances to follow), talented vocal students from the Eastman School of Music will present the Prologue from Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos and…
It’s Never Too Late to Play Jazz! By Reginald Bowens, Marketing Assistant for Summer@Eastman This summer, we are thrilled to launch a new program: Jazz Improvisation for Classical Pianists, which will be taught by Dr. Dariusz Terefenko, Professor of Jazz Studies and Music Theory at the Eastman School of Music. Dr. Terefenko’s understanding of the…
Eastman’s spring semester of 2024 concerts begin on Thursday, January 18, with a recital of recent music by Daniel Pesca ’05E, ’16E (DMA), an assistant professor in the Composition Department. A renowned pianist and composer and a leading figure in the American contemporary music scene, Daniel received two degrees from Eastman and a master’s degree…
We are excited to welcome a wide-ranging group of guest artists and lecturers to the Eastman campus as we kick off our spring semester! Keep reading for information about each event and visit esm.rochester.edu/events for further details. Any Eastman Presents series artist who is offering a free masterclass will be included in this list, but…
Hard to believe that 2023 has come to a close! As we reflect on a year of incredible music-making, inspiring educators, the loss of a few Eastman giants, and the resilience of our community amidst a turbulent world, our photographers are sharing their “behind-the-lens” perspectives on campus activities. Featured here are photographs and comments by Lauren…
On Friday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Eastman School of Music, in collaboration with RocMaidan and the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union (UFCU), presents “La La Land in Concert.” The 2016 Academy Award-winning film starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone was directed by Damien Chazelle (Whiplash) and features a shimmering…
Since its establishment in 1977, the William Warfield Scholarship Fund, Inc. (WWSF) has provided financial aid to more than 50 African American classical singers, including students from the Eastman School of Music and high school-aged performers. The WWSF Board of Directors invites you to attend its 47th annual benefit concert on Sunday, January 21, 2024,…