William VerMeulen Residency at ESM

William VerMeulen, Principal Horn of the Houston Symphony and Professor of Horn at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music, will conduct three residencies at the Eastman School of Music during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Professors Kurau and VerMeulen with the ESM Horn Studio and members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

The first of these residencies took place during October in which Professor VerMeulen held master classes and lectures for the ESM horns and members of the public.

ESM Hornist Jessica Elder performing in a masterclass for Professor VerMeulen

Caroline Baker and Professor VerMeulen

In addition to his time at Eastman in the fall of 2015, Professor VerMeulen will return twice in the spring 2016 semester.