Hearing What Was Hidden in Plain Sight
Joshua Conyers’s ‘In Plain Sight’ project brings overlooked works from ‘The Anthology of Art Songs by Black American Composers’ to the concert hall.
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Meliora Weekend: Four Days of Music, Community, and Eastman Tradition
Meliora Weekend brings extraordinary music to Eastman, with performances featuring Grammy-winning artists, renowned faculty, talented students, and generations of alumni.
A 250-Year Journey: Eastman Explores America
As the United States reaches its 250th anniversary, Eastman celebrates with a season of performances exploring the many voices, traditions, and stories that have shaped American music.
Eastman School of Music to Host Two Major Admissions Events on October 5, 2026
On Monday, October 5, Eastman Admissions will host Eastman Experience Day and the Upstate New York Music College Fair on the same day!
Eastman Kicks Off Another Year with Music and Celebration
New faculty, new possibilities, and plenty of music set the tone as Eastman kicked off the 2026–27 academic year with its annual convocation ceremony.
Gateways Music Festival’s 2026 Fall Festival Expands the Sound—and the Story—of Classical Music
George Taylor, Herb Smith, Kersten Stevens, Ric’key Pageot, and more lead a constellation of artists taking center stage in Rochester to explore new possibilities in classical music.
Alarm Will Sound at 25: From Gibbs Street to the Grammy Stage
Born out of an atmosphere of fearless experimentation, Alarm Will Sound has spent 25 years redefining what a chamber ensemble can be.
Financial Commitment from Alumnus David Damschroder Supports a Legacy of Scholarship and Music-Making
Supporting doctoral scholars and enriching the exchange of ideas, Damschroder’s planned gift will help ensure Eastman remains a leader in music theory and pedagogy.
Eastman Concerts & Events: September & October 2026
With a new school year upon us, we are pleased to highlight some of the concerts and events taking place at Eastman this fall!