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EASTMAN NOTES: WINTER ISSUE
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Look for Eastman Notes in your mailbox soon! The winter 2008 issue includes important speeches by Dean Douglas Lowry, an article on the upcoming Eastman Theatre/School renovations — and, of course, lots of news about your fellow alumni! |
NEW IML WEBSITE
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Eastman's Institute For Music Leadership has a new, updated look! See what's happening in Alumni Relations, Careers and Professional Development, Leadership Programs, and Entrepreneurship in Music. (Read more...) |
EASTMAN THEATRE & SCHOOL RENOVATIONS
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The Eastman School of Music is embarking on a major construction and renovation project that will preserve and improve the listening experience in Eastman Theatre for generations of audiences to come, and enhance the world-class teaching and performance opportunities for Eastman musicians. The theatre is Rochester's preeminent performance space, serving as the primary concert hall for Eastman School's acclaimed ensembles and for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. (Read more...) |
EASTMAN WEEKEND 2008: 50th REUNION
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All Eastman alumni who received their first Eastman degree in either 1957 or 1958 will be part of the 50th reunion group to be recognized during Eastman Weekend 2008, October 16-19. In anticipation of this special occasion, short bios are being collected for inclusion in the 50th reunion website (available soon!). We've heard from more than 40 of you, but hope to share everyone's news. Please watch for a letter which will explain how you can submit your information.
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FREER & YING HONORED
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Elinor Freer, Assistant Professor of Chamber Music and David Ying ('92), Associate Professor of String Chamber Music and assistant professor of Cello, have received a Special Recognition Award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers and Chamber Music America as artistic directors of the Skaneateles Chamber Music Festival. (Read more...) |
TAKE CLASSES AT EASTMAN THIS SUMMER
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We invite alumni to return to Eastman and enrich their musical life with us! If you are a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and are not currently matriculated as an ESM student, we are pleased to offer you a $100 discount on any Institute (except one-day Institutes) or Collegiate course for which you yourself register. (This discount is not applicable to other family members.) (Read more...) |
EASTMAN SHOWCASE: FIFTH HOUSE ENSEMBLE
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The Fifth House Ensemble has presented performances and educational concerts in the Chicago area since 2005. Its charter members include its executive director, flutist Melissa Ngan Snoza (BM ’02), and her husband, double bassist Eric Snoza (BM ’01). (Read more...) |
STUDENT COMMISSIONING PROJECT SUSPENDED
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Due to recent administrations changes and the possible reconfiguring of the Hanson Institute for American Music Board, the Hanson Student Commissioning Program is being suspended for the foreseeable future. It is hoped that the program will be re-established, most likely in a different configuration, in the near future. At such time, an announcement will appear in alumni mailings and in mailings to current Eastman students. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Concert at the Bower Chapel
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
6:30 p.m.—Reception in the Atrium (Moorings Park Clubhouse)
8 p.m.—Concert in Bower Chapel
Bower Chapel at Moorings Park
120 Moorings Park Drive, Moorings Park, FL
Please join University of Rochester alumni, families, and friends for a concert
featuring Eastman School of Music students and faculty. Eastman students will present music for organ, piano,
cello, and harpsichord.
Enjoy an hors d’oeuvre reception with open beer-and-wine bar prior to the
concert with the new Dean of the Eastman School of Music, Douglas Lowry.
There is no charge for this event, but reservations are requested. (Read more...)
Alarm Will Sound at Carnegie Hall
Thursday, February 28, 2008
7:30 p.m.–Concert
Carnegie Hall (Zankel Hall), 57th Street and 7th Avenue, New York, NY
Reception following concert
Trattoria Dell’Arte Restaurant, 900 7th Avenue (between 56th and 57th streets)
Join Dean Douglas Lowry, alumni, families, and friends for an exciting concert featuring Alarm Will Sound, a 20-member band comprised of Eastman School of Music alumni. The New York Times has
called the group “the future of classical music,” and with diverse experience in composition,
improvisation, jazz and popular styles, early music, and world music, they bring intelligence
and a sense of adventure to all their performances. Following the performance, enjoy a
reception at Trattoria Dell’Arte and meet members of the band. (Read more...)
Philadelphia Orchestra Concert & Reception
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Verizon Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Save the date for a gathering of Eastman and University of Rochester alumni with Charles Dutoit and the Philadelphia Orchestra. A reception will precede the concert. Watch this space for more details!
John Beck Tribute
Sunday, May 4, 2008
11:30 a.m. — Alumni brunch at The Inn on Broadway
3:00 p.m. — Recital in Eastman Theatre
Eastman alumni are invited to attend upcoming events in tribute to Professor John Beck, who will retire in 2008 after over 50 years at Eastman! Beck will be giving his final recital on May 4 at 3:00 in Eastman Theatre. In his honor, there will be an Alumni Brunch from at the Inn on Broadway prior to the concert and a reception following. Please contact Ruth Cahn for more details. (Read more...)
EROI Festival 2008
October 16-20, 2008
Featuring the Inauguration of the Craighead-Saunders Organ at Christ Church in Rochester, New York. Be one of the first to see and hear this magnificent instrument – a tribute to two legendary Eastman organ professors – in its finished form. (Read more...)
Eastman Weekend
October 16-19, 2008
It's not too early to save the date for this unique chance to reconnect with fellow Eastman alumni and to meet the next generation of music makers in a multi-day extravaganza that combines Reunion, Meloria Weekend, and Family Weekend. |
