Many of you will have an interview as part of your audition day at Eastman, depending on the program you are applying to. Interviews are conducted by a member of Eastman’s faculty or staff – either individually or in small groups. Interviews are one of my favorite parts of audition days, because they create…
Many of you are required, or at least encouraged, to perform all or part of your audition from memory.[i] What I’ve learned from my own performing and teaching career is that memorization is not important so much for its own sake, but more so for the musical benefits it brings. The ultimate goal is a…
Today’s guest post is written by Amy Skjerseth, a recent graduate of Eastman and the Dual Degree program at the University of Rochester. If you are considering a Dual Degree, you may find it useful to hear about her experiences. Thanks Amy! ***************** Throughout high school, I always knew that I wanted to study music:…
Hi! My name is Mary and I am a sophomore, double major in Violin Performance and Music Education here at Eastman. When I was in high school looking at colleges, something I always wanted to know was what a typical student schedule looked like. Hopefully this article will give you a peek into my typical…
What do students do for fun at Eastman? A group of alumni have put together a list of highlights – a “bucket list” of 50 things not to be missed during your time on Gibbs St. The list includes some great suggestions about places to eat and areas to explore, both near to Eastman and…
Thinking of applying to Eastman’s Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz and Contemporary Media (JCM)? Here is some advice from our faculty to help you do your best: Study with a jazz teacher during high school. Once you know that you want to pursue a jazz degree, work closely with your school music director and/or…
The New York Times recently published a helpful checklist for high school juniors preparing for the college application process. This list includes good general advice for all college-bound juniors, regardless of intended major. My favorite tip is “finish the school year in a strong fashion.” For students applying to music schools, here are a few…
Sean (Yusheng) Xue is a senior saxophonist at Eastman. Coming from China, he understands the differences between the application process of the two countries and the extra work that international applicants have to do. Here are his tips of how to make your application process as an international student easier and more successful. Read this…
The following guest post was written by one of our current undergraduate percussionists. We hope you enjoy this insider’s perspective on being a student at Eastman! As a prospective student, it can be difficult to get a gist of what it’s really like to be a student at Eastman. My name is Ariel Jackson and…