Welcome New and Returning Students!
Important 2005-06 Information - Deadlines, Registration, Auditions and Academic Advising
Registration
Auditions
Advising
Dear New and Returning Students,
We hope you all have enjoyed the swift, beautiful, and fun filled weeks of summer, and are now rested and ready to return to Eastman or experience Eastman for the first time. The Community Music School has been humming along completing its ambitious summer program, with a full array of studies for students of all ages, while preparing for the start of the fall season.
Please know that my door is always open, so don't hesitate to stop by with questions, suggestions, or just to say hello. The Community Music School staff (Bill Loftus, GerryAnn Westcott, Donna Mero, and Sara Stiffler) would also be happy to answer any questions you may have. You may reach us at 274-1400. We look forward to the sounds of autumn filling up these hallowed halls, and to seeing all of our returning and new students.
Best wishes for a great year at Eastman!
Howard Potter
Associate Dean for Continuing and Community Education
When to Register for Classes, Ensembles and Lessons
If you haven’t registered for classes, ensembles, or lessons yet, we would appreciate receiving registrations by the first week in August. We will, however, accept registrations for:
- Lessons – anytime during the year
- Ensembles – anytime with permission of the instructor
- Classes – up to the third week of the semester
The Eastman Community Music School starts its fall semester on Wednesday, September 7th. Classes, ensembles, and lessons start that week (Wed-Tue, 9/7-9/13) during their normally scheduled time and day of the week. Please refer to the Getting Started section for information on registering for classes, ensembles, and lessons.
Ensemble Auditions
The following ensembles will be holding auditions during their first rehearsal time slot. Please see full ensemble descriptions on this website for complete audition information.
- Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra (high school): Saturday, September 10, 9-11 a.m. Please call (585) 274-1400 to set up a 15-minute audition
- Eastman Youth Wind Ensemble (high school): Wednesday, September 7, 6:30-8 p.m. Please call (585) 274-1400 to set up a 15-minute audition.
- Eastman String Fellowship Orchestra (high school): Wednesday, September 7, 6:30-8 p.m. Please call (585) 274-1400 to set up a 15-minute audition.
- Eastman Youth Chamber Singers (high school): Saturday, September 10, 9-11 a.m. Please call (585) 274-1400 to set up a 10-minute audition.
- Eastman Children's Chorus (grades 3-8): Saturday, September 10, 9-11 a.m. Students should plan to sing a simple song (folk song, musical theater, classical , or hymn - no pop music), a capella or accompanied. Please bring the music with you to the audition. Please call (585) 274-1400 to set up a 10-minute audition.
- Eastman Community Music School/Hochstein Chamber Music Program (all ages): Friday, September 9, 4-8 p.m. at Eastman School of Music and Saturday, September 10, 12-4 p.m. at Hochstein Music School. Please call (585) 274-1400 to set up a 10-minute audition on Friday or (585) 454-4596 to set up a 10-minute audition on Saturday. (It is preferred that all string students audition Friday and that wind students audition Saturday, however, students who can not audition on that given day are welcome to audition the other day.)
- Private Voice Lessons (high school & adults): Saturday, September 10, 10 a.m.-noon. Please call 274-1400 for a 5-minute audition time. Please note change in this date.
- Flute Choir (high school): Please leave a message at (585) 274-1961 to arrange for an audition with the director, Sophia Gibbs Kim.
- Intermediate Flute Ensemble: Please leave a message at (585) 274-1961 to arrange for an audition with the director, Sophia Gibbs Kim.
- Eastman Kaleidoscope Community Orchestra: Please call (585) 274-1400 to contact the directors for an interview.
- Cello Ensemble: Please call (585) 274-1400 to contact the director for an interview.
- East End Fiddlers: Please call (585) 274-1400 to contact the director for an interview.
Advising
Academic advising will be available with either Dr. Margaret Henry or Dr. Howard Potter on:
- Wednesday, September 7, 4-7 p.m.
- Thursday, September 8, 4-7 p.m.
- Friday, September 9, 4-7 p.m.
- Saturday, September 10, 1-3 p.m.
Please sign up for times in the Community Music School Office. You may also call 274-1400 to sign up for a time. This is an opportunity to discuss classes, ensembles, and pre-college diploma options at the Community Music School.