The Eastman School of Music, in conjunction with The Juilliard School and Ithaca College, will host the 6th Annual Upstate NY Music College Fair on Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Attending Schools
- Schedule of Events
- Directions and Parking
- Hotel Accommodations
- Recruiter Guidelines
- Shipping Instructions for Recruiters
- Disability Accommodations
Attending Schools for 2011
Schools marked with an asterisk* are pre-college, high school, or non-degree programs that specialize in music.
Schedule of 2011 Events
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 1:30 – 5:00pm | Student ambassadors will be available in the Main Hall to meet visitors and answer questions. Self-guided tour maps will be available. |
| 2:00 – 3:00pm | Applying to Music Schools: A presentation and Q & A for prospective students and families. Presented by Eastman, Ithaca, and Juilliard admissions directors in Hatch Recital Hall (Eastman East Wing). |
| 3:15 and 4:00pm | Student-guided tours of Eastman available, starting at 3:15pm and 4:00pm on first floor of main building (inside 26 Gibbs St doors). |
| 3:30 – 5:00pm | Set up for recruiters (Cominsky Promenade and Kodak Hall Balcony) Area will not be accessible to other visitors until 5:00pm. |
| 4:00 – 5:00pm | Light dinner reception for recruiters (private) |
| 4:00 – 6:00pm | Voice and Opera Faculty Welcome: voice faculty studios of Prof. Steven Daigle (Rm. 303) and Prof. Katherine Ciesinski (Rm. 333) will be open for visitors to meet faculty and see students in performance via video and production photos. |
| 5:00 – 7:00pm | MUSIC COLLEGE FAIR (2 connected locations – COMINSKY PROMENADE and KODAK HALL BALCONY) |
| 7:30pm | Eastman Opera Theater: Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins Tickets Required, advance purchase strongly recommended as this performance may sell out. |
| 8:00 – 9:00 pm | Eastman Violin Faculty Studio Class: Prof. Charles Castleman. Guests are welcome to observe current Eastman violin students of Prof. Charles Castleman perform in his studio class in Howard Hanson Hall (4th floor of main building) |
Directions and Parking
The College Fair will be held at the Eastman School of Music. Recruiters will be located in two connected areas: the second floor Cominsky Promenade and the upstairs balcony of Kodak Hall. We anticipate that entry to the fair will be both through the Main Entrance to the School and also through the doors to Kodak Hall. General directions, parking information, and a map of downtown can be found here.
Hotel Accommodations
For general hotel information, including contact information, click here. For a general overview of downtown Rochester, click here. (Eastman is located in the NE quadrant).
Recruiter Guidelines
These guidelines are based on NACAC recruiting principles.
- Given the nature of our event, and the anticipated layout of tables and space restrictions, large or tall displays are discouraged. Please limit the height of displays at your table to 20 inches.
- Arrive on time at the fair and staff your booth during fair hours (5:00pm until 7:00pm). Because of a rehearsal in Kodak Hall at 7:30 pm, we ask exhibitors to end promptly at 7:00pm so that the noise from the fair will not interfere with the rehearsal.
- Dress to best represent your school.
- Stay for the entire program.
- Recruitment is restricted to the parameters of the booth.
- Audio-visual equipment should not interfere with other exhibitors.
- Displays can not exceed or obstruct the view of adjacent booths.
- Promotional giveaways (raffles and drawings) are strictly prohibited. Only literature and materials pertaining to the college or university is permitted.
- Be courteous to other exhibitors and fair attendees.
- Fill out the exhibitor evaluation and leave it on your table at the conclusion of the fair.
- Place empty boxes beneath your designated table.
- Keep the aisles clear of boxes and materials.
- Enjoy the event!
Shipping Instructions for Recruiters
Boxes of materials may be shipped to the event to arrive on or after October 24. Please ship to arrive no later than October 31. All received boxes will be placed at your assigned table by 4:00 pm on the day of the fair.
Send all shipments to:
Attn: Christina Crispin
Upstate NY College Fair, Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604
We strongly recommend that you track your packages to confirm arrival at Eastman.
Disability Accommodations
If you have any special needs, please contact the Admissions Office in advance of the fair so that we may assist you upon arrival.
