Hi! My name is Joëlla Becker and I am a cellist currently studying with Professor Guy Johnston. I am a first-year master’s degree student, and I also completed my undergrad degree at Eastman, so I have been here for a while. I would love to answer questions you may have about studying cello at Eastman!…
By Janae Gaddy, Class of ‘24 Photos by Luke Black (‘24) and Janae Gaddy One of my favorite aspects of living in Rochester is its vibrant community. Whenever I have free time, I never have to look far for an enjoyable event to attend. This fall, I experienced the Rochester Fringe Festival for the first…
This is a guest post from Matthew Ardizzone, Eastman’s Associate Dean of Admissions & Enrollment Management. US News & World Report recently came out with its highly anticipated annual ranking of colleges and universities. Now that music schools are no longer separately ranked by the Report, I tend to view this list with even greater…
The December 1st Eastman application deadline is coming up soon! Here are some insider tips from an admissions counselor to help you avoid common problems: Read the instructions first. The importance of this step can’t be overstated. Every school you are applying to will have its own unique requirements, and you must read the instructions…
This is the first post in a two-part series written by Matthew Ardizzone, Eastman’s Associate Dean of Admissions and Enrollment Management. [Updated July 6, 2018] In my last post I wrote about the problems inherent in music school rankings (which are always subjective) and challenged prospective students to seek out what distinguishes each school, rather…
This is the second post in a two-part series written by Matthew Ardizzone, Eastman’s Associate Dean of Admissions. In Part One on this topic, I focused on our students and alumni. As music schools across the country start to grapple with the question of how to best prepare their students for the changing musical landscape…
Each fall across the US there are many college fair events where students and parents can talk to representatives from college and universities to gather information and ask questions. Some fairs are aimed specifically students who are interested in the performing and visual arts. If you are within driving distance of Rochester, you should definitely…
Congratulations – you survived your college auditions! You may feel a bit like you’ve climbed Mt. Everest, and the hard part is over. However, the waiting period before you receive your admissions decisions can be equally (sometimes even more) difficult. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the next phase of…
by Nick German – Music Education/Piano. Class of 2015 As I write these words to my eager, excited, and potentially stressed-out prospective fellow students, I am sitting in front of a computer with a smile on my face. This smile is not there because I finally played my Bach to my teachers’ liking, or even…