“Optimism and dedication”: An Interview with Kent Tritle

A student in the 2014 Choral Conducting Institute. Called by the Huffington Post “one of the most prominent conductors of choral music today,” Kent Tritle will be an honored guest at Eastman this July as part of William Weinert’s Advanced Choral Conducting institute. Summer@Eastman director Sylvie Beaudette interviewed Mr. Tritle for our blog. Your multi-faceted…

Senior Recital: Getting with the Program

Andrew’s recital poster, designed by Karen Ver Steeg On Thursday, April 2, I had my senior recital. For most, that day was simply Rochester’s first nice Thursday of the year; for me it was terrifying — but exciting. Nothing can really prepare you to go out there and, in culmination of four years of hard…

Eastman News Highlights April 13, 2015

(Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.) From the community: Schola Antiqua to Perform at Cantigny Park (Chicago Tribune © 04/07/2015) Founded in 2000, Schola Antiqua is a professional vocal ensemble dedicated to…