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Mae Cooke: Odysée of Performance

Daniel Bernard Roumain: "Filter" feat. Kelly Hall-Tompkins, violin

Eastman Opera Theatre presents "Florencia en el Amazonas" — March 30-April 2, 2023

In Rehearsal: Eastman Jazz Lab Band feat. Larry Aberman '86E, drums

A Message from Stewart Copeland! See him LIVE with the Rochester Philharmonic in Kodak Hall: 3/17/23

The Eastman Wind Ensemble: an early international treasure

"Moving Stories" by Dave Rivello - performed by the Eastman New Jazz Ensemble (World Premiere)

Eastman Faculty: An Inside Look with Irina Lupines & Priscilla Yuen

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Continuing with our introductions to the awesome C

Continuing with our introductions to the awesome Class of 2027, please welcome Gabriella Cariddo from New York, NY and Norman Carswell from Arlington, TX!

Meet Gabriella: Hi! My name is Gabriella and I am from Manhattan. I'm a harpsichordist and composer, living in dual realms of old and new music. I am also interested in historical music theory and musicology. I will be attending Eastman this fall as a Composition and Music Theory major, with a concentration in Harpsichord. I also hope to pursue another major or minor at the University of Rochester in German. I'm so excited to begin my studies this fall and to grow both as a musician and a person. Outside of music, I enjoy bubble tea, reading, writing, and scrolling through Google images of medieval architecture.

Meet Norman: My name is Norman Carswell. I’m 17, from Arlington Texas and I’m super excited to attend Eastman this fall!! I started playing trumpet in the 6th grade, and after seeing Tage Larsen performing with the Chicago Symphony, I knew immediately that’s what I wanted to do as a career path. Mahler 9 and Tchaikovsky’s 6th symphony are two of my absolute favorites pieces. Outside of the practice room, I love to watch movies, go on long car rides, and hang out with friends. I also really really like bbq sauce and ketchup.

#EastmanBound #classof2027

Wishing our Eastman community a meaningful Memoria

Wishing our Eastman community a meaningful Memorial Day as we honor the memory of those who served. #MemorialDay2023

As we make way for the incoming Class of 2027, say

As we make way for the incoming Class of 2027, say "hello" to horn player Miles Woods and pianist Jingning Lin!

Jingning Lin hails from Xiamen, China and will join us at Eastman as a piano performance major!

Meet Miles: Hi, my name is Miles Woods from Nashville, Tennessee. I have been playing the horn since 6th grade and it was love at first sight. I loved how the horn could sound soft and play beautiful melodies while blending with the winds and the loud brass, creating thick chords. I also love playing with ensembles and collaborating with other gifted musicians to make beautiful orchestration. I am very excited to come to Eastman and study with professor Peter Kurau, just as my teacher (’09E) did before me!

#EastmanBound #classof2027

Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT) is delighted to announ

Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT) is delighted to announce its 2023-2024 season, which offers a diverse lineup of works by Jake Heggie, Nkeiru Okoye, Richard Strauss, Henry Purcell, and Francis Poulenc!

"The repertoire explores the idea of belief through mythology and religion and its power to challenge and transform us,” says Timothy Long, Artistic and Music Director of EOT. This season is sure to "enlighten and entertain with compositions from the Baroque era through the 21st century.”

Learn more at esm.rochester.edu/news

Introducing the Class of 2027! ✨ Today we welcom

Introducing the Class of 2027! ✨ Today we welcome mezzo-soprano Madeleine Christopher from State College, PA and trumpeter Cole Pringle, a Rochester native!

Meet Madeleine: I was born in Rochester while my dad was completing his DMA in vocal performance at Eastman; it’s so full circle for me to be returning to Rochester, and I can’t wait for this amazing new chapter in my life 😊 I will be pursuing a dual degree in vocal performance from Eastman and English with an emphasis on theatre from UR’s School of Arts & Sciences.

Meet Cole: What’s up! My name is Cole, I’m a Rochester native, and I will be a first-year student majoring in classical trumpet performance this fall. Growing up in Rochester, I had the privilege of experiencing the musical influence Eastman has on the community, so choosing this school was a no-brainer for me. I’m really into sports, I was a two-sport athlete in high school (gymnastics and baseball), so fitness has become a large part of my life too. Outside of playing the trumpet, I enjoy hanging out with friends, watching movies, sports (Go Sox!) and Youtube, eating garbage plates, and listening to music. I’m super excited to begin my time at Eastman studying under Professors Andrew McCandless and Wesley Nance! See you in August!

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ALUMNI NEWS | Immense congratulations to internati

ALUMNI NEWS | Immense congratulations to internationally acclaimed vocalist Renée Fleming ’83E (MM), ’11 (Honorary) for her appointment by The World Health Organization as a Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health!

In Fleming's words: "I am elated that the preeminent global health agency is recognizing the powerful impact of the arts in health, and I am deeply honored to be entrusted to share this message."

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The @rochesterintjazzfest is back to celebrate its

The @rochesterintjazzfest is back to celebrate its 20th anniversary from June 23 to July 1! 🎶 This year's lineup features numerous musicians from Eastman and the @eastmancommunityschool, performing on "Jazz Street" (Gibbs St.) and in other nearby locations.

And BIG congratulations to this year's RIJF/ESM Scholarship recipient, Peter Foley! Peter is set to graduate from Pittsford-Mendon High School this spring and will be attending Eastman as a first-year student in fall 2023. He is currently enrolled with ECMS, studying double bass with Jeff Campbell, Chair of Eastman’s Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media Department. #EastmanBound #classof2027

For a complete list of ESM/ECMS performances, visit esm.rochester.edu/news

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Class

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Class of 2027! ✨ In the coming weeks, we will be introducing some of Eastman’s incoming students. Today, let's welcome Nathan Clarke, an oboist from Orlando, FL and Norah Bailey, a mezzo-soprano from Greenville, SC!

Meet Nathan: “Hi! My Name is Nathan Clarke. I’m coming from Orlando, FL so I hope I don’t freeze to death! I am majoring in oboe performance and music education, but I also play jazz alto saxophone. I’ll listen to anything and I like getting song recommendations! I’m a big fan of Star Wars! I’m looking forward to meeting you all!”

Meet Norah: ”I was born and raised in Greenville, SC, where I am fortunate to study under Danielle Knox, an Eastman grad herself! I attend the Fine Arts Center for Voice and Greenville High School for my general education. I love to watch and perform opera and classical repertoire. A favorite opera memory of mine is performing "Pur it Miro" for my senior FAC Scenes Program with one of my closest friends.

In addition to music, I enjoy working with a variety of mediums while scrapbooking and snuggling with my dog, Katy, and my cat, Kua. I also spend time exercising by doing aerial arts, specifically slings. Currently, I work part-time at a nursery with toddler-age children.

I am excited to attend Eastman with Professor Cowdrick as my studio teacher. I especially look forward to meeting people from all over the world and making life-long connections!”

#EastmanBound #classof2027

Tomorrow (5/21) tune in to our Instagram stories t

Tomorrow (5/21) tune in to our Instagram stories to see mezzo-soprano and recent ESM alum, Kyrsten Chambers Jones ‘19E (MM), ‘22E (DMA), take over our account! She will give us a glimpse into her life as a performer and take us behind the scenes of an afternoon performance at the George Eastman Museum!

Here’s a fun fact about our host—during their time in Rochester, Kyrsten and her husband adopted a rescue dog from @lollypopfarm and named him Schubert after their favorite composer 🐶

DM us with questions for Kyrsten! 💬 #ESMAlumniTakeover #EastmanLife

Seven days aren’t that many, but we’re missing

Seven days aren’t that many, but we’re missing the class of ‘23 already 🥲

It’s been a week since our grads and the Eastman Wind Ensemble ventured to Fauver Stadium for the University-wide Commencement Ceremony!

Here are some of the highlights, captured by @urochester photographers.

Jamal J. Rossi, dean of Eastman School of Music si

Jamal J. Rossi, dean of Eastman School of Music since 2014, has announced that he will not seek reappointment following his current term, which ends after the 2023-24 academic year. Over the course of ten years, Rossi has presided over a transformational period for our school.

“Serving as the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music has been the greatest honor of my life,” Rossi says.

Learn more: esm.rochester.edu/news

Announcing an exciting new collaboration! The Roc

Announcing an exciting new collaboration! The Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, which just celebrated its 50th season, is partnering with the Eastman Community Music School to form the Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra in association with the Eastman School of Music.

As part of the RPO’s Education Department, this partnership will create great learning opportunities for teenage musicians in the Rochester area.

Learn more at rpo.org/news 🎶

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