ROCHESTER, NY – Next month, Kimberley, South Africa, widely known as the diamond-mining center of that country, celebrates a diversity of musical riches beyond jewels. From July 7 to August 29, two cultures steeped in disparate musical traditions will exchange these riches, as four music teachers – three American and one Canadian – get the…
ROCHESTER, NY – It may be summer recess for many, but the music doesn’t take a break at the Eastman School of Music. The School’s Community Education Division (CED) presents its annual summer concert series, as well as several other concerts connected to its Summer Session programs and workshops. The concerts – which range from…
ROCHESTER, NY – Again this summer, singers of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in five Eastman "Summer Sings," a series of choral music reading sessions presented by the Eastman School of Music. Held on Tuesday evenings in Kilbourn Hall (26 Gibbs St.) beginning at 7:30 p.m., each program is built around…
ROCHESTER, NY — In words and by action, Down Beat magazine — one of the country’s most respected jazz publications — is heaping praise on the jazz program at the Eastman School of Music. In what is becoming almost a yearly occurrence, Down Beat once again has named the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, directed by Fred…
ROCHESTER, NY – Elizabeth West Marvin, a longtime faculty member of the Eastman School of Music and acting dean of academic affairs since July 2000, has been appointed dean of academic affairs for the School effective July 1, 2001. As dean, Dr. Marvin will be responsible for administering all academic aspects of the School, including…
ROCHESTER, NY – A number of local and national organizations are ensuring that promising middle-school and high-school students from the Rochester City School District are on the path to high-quality music instruction at the Eastman School of Music. Four local organizations – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, Rochester Area Community Foundation (Anne McQuay Arts…
Rochester, NY – Opera legend and former Rochesterian William Warfield will return to his alma mater, the Eastman School of Music, later this month to address the School’s graduating class of 2001. The annual diploma ceremony for undergraduates and master’s students begins at 11:15 a.m., Sunday, May 20, in the Eastman Theatre, 60 Gibbs St.…
ROCHESTER, NY – Grammy Award-winning tenor Robert Swensen will join the voice faculty of the Eastman School of Music as an associate professor of voice in July. Mr. Swensen formerly was chairman of the voice area at his alma mater, the University of Arizona School of Music and Dance, and had also served as assistant…
ROCHESTER, NY – Several young string players from the Eastman School of Music have been quietly stealing center stage in recent months, showcasing their tremendous talent and training. The students, all undergraduates, have received high honors at a variety of international competitions – leading to some exciting performance opportunities. British cellist Guy Johnston, 19, who…