Several graduates of the Eastman School of Music have received nominations in the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.âs 60th GRAMMY Awards:Â In Category 62, Best Instrumental Composition: features two Alum as part of the JACK Quartet; Christopher Otto (BA06 BM06), John Pickford Richards (BM02 MM04)Â for Alkaline (Le Boeuf Brothers & JACK Quartet)…
The Faculty Artist Series, presents two Eastman School of Music Faculty members; David Ying, cello with Elinor Freer, piano, Sunday, December 3, at 3 p.m., in Hatch Recital Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The program includes: Carter Pann: Differences; Poulenc: Sonata for Cello and Piano, FP 143; Mendelssohn: Sonata No. 2 for Cello…
Here are some select clippings from the past week 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.) Columbus Symphony Names Stuart Chafetz as Principal Pops Conductor (Broadway World 11/27/2017)Â “I look forward to working with Rossen, the musicians, board,…
The Faculty Artist Series, brings two current Eastman School of Music Faculty members: Charles Pillow, jazz saxophone, with Gary Versace, piano/accordion, on Tuesday, November 28, 8 p.m., at Eastman School of Musicâs Hatch Recital Hall. With 5 CDs to his credit, Charles Pillow has established himself as one of todayâs premier woodwind multi-instrumentalists. His orchestration…
The Barbara B. Smith World Music Series brings DakhaBrakha to Rochester, Monday, November 20, at 8 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. DahkaBrakha, whose name means âgive/takeâ in the old Ukrainian language, is a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. Reflecting fundamental elements of sound and soul, Ukrainian âethnic chaosâ band DakhaBrakha…
Last weekend, the Eastman Percussion Ensemble, directed by professor Michael Burritt, performed at the Percussive Arts Society International Conference (PASIC) in Indianapolis. One of the percussion Ensemble members, Oliver Xu, kept a diary of the exciting weekend. By Oliver Xu Photographs by Emma Jane Geisler and Matt Curlee Thursday 11/9/17: Packing for PASIC After our…
The Third Thursday Concert Series continues this month with Te decet hymnus, a special performance featuring the Eastman School of Music organ faculty. Professors David Higgs, Edoardo Bellotti, Nathan Laube, and William Porter will present a program of organ music inspired by the Catholic hymn tradition of Renaissance and Baroque. They will perform on…
Joint Concert with The Eastman Wind Orchestra and Fairport High School Concert Band Showcases Community Connections By Jessica Kaufman, Assistant Director of Content and Public Relations Mark Scatterday, professor of conducting and chair of the Conducting and Ensembles Department at Eastman School of Music, has a long history of active involvement in the Rochester community…
Here are some select clippings from the past week 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.) The Top 25 Music Schools for Film and TV (The Hollywood Reporter 11/06/2017)Â For students hoping for a career in music for…
by Myles Boothroyd Itâs early November, and Rochesterians are already digging out their snow brushes, hearing Christmas tunes in coffee shops, and seeing Black Friday Sale signs around every corner. If youâre like me, you may be looking for a few minutes to escape the humdrum and stay warm this winter. For that, I turn…