'DOWN BEAT' HONORS JAZZ AT EASTMAN

ROCHESTER, NY — In words and by action, Down Beat magazine — one of the country’s most respected jazz publications — is heaping praise on the jazz program at the Eastman School of Music. In what is becoming almost a yearly occurrence, Down Beat once again has named the Eastman Jazz Ensemble, directed by Fred…

EASTMAN'S 'PATHWAYS' PROGRAM RECEIVES GENEROUS SUPPORT

ROCHESTER, NY – A number of local and national organizations are ensuring that promising middle-school and high-school students from the Rochester City School District are on the path to high-quality music instruction at the Eastman School of Music. Four local organizations – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, Rochester Area Community Foundation (Anne McQuay Arts…

RISING STARS AT EASTMAN

ROCHESTER, NY – Several young string players from the Eastman School of Music have been quietly stealing center stage in recent months, showcasing their tremendous talent and training. The students, all undergraduates, have received high honors at a variety of international competitions – leading to some exciting performance opportunities. British cellist Guy Johnston, 19, who…

EASTMAN TROMBONE CHOIR NAMED TOP GROUP IN 2001 INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION REMINGTON TROMBONE CHOIR COMPETITION

ROCHESTER, NY — The Eastman Trombone Choir, directed by Professor John Marcellus, recently learned that it won first place in the 2001 International Trombone Association Remington Trombone Choir Competition. The competition, held in February, is named for Emory Remington, who taught trombone at Eastman for nearly 50 years and is recognized as one of the…