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Visiting Professor of Conducting & Ensembles Donald Nally talks about his teaching methods and vision for the Eastman Chorale.
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Professor of Violin Mikhail Kopelman goes down memory lane to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his string quartet career.
Eastman School of Music Announces the Paul R. Judy Ensemble Incubator Program for String Quartets
Starting fall 2027, Eastman will offer a tuition-free Advanced Diploma in String Chamber Music Performance. Students enrolled in this intensive one-year program will work closely with the Grammy-winning Ying Quartet.
Eastman Concerts & Events: November 2026
Eastman offers a range of exciting performances this November, from new music and jazz to opera and organ!
Eastman Case Studies Enter a New Chapter with Open Access
On the 10th anniversary, the Eastman Case Studies are now freely available through the Sibley Music Library, opening a decade of real-world lessons in music leadership to a global audience.
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Huiping Cai
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 | Eastman DMA student Huiping Cai recently received the prestigious Carles & Sofia Victory Award in the Professional Category of the 2026…
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![AN INSIDE LOOK | Meet Juno Award-winner Christine Jensen! As an associate professor of jazz studies & contemporary media, and director of the award-winning Eastman Jazz Orchestra, much of Prof. Jensen’s curriculum is centered on composition in jazz. In this video she describes the qualities that she looks for in her students! Visit the link in our bio to watch the full interview.
“I try to give [my students] as much opportunity as possible to get their music performed at an extremely high level.”
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