William Warfield 2019 Benefit Concert features Eastman student Jonathan Rhodes, Current Scholarship Recipient and Honors the late Paul Burgett, former WWSF Board Member and Long Time Supporter

Since it was founded in 1977, the William Warfield Scholarship Fund, Inc. has provided financial aid to more than 35 students at the Eastman School of Music, and spotlighted talented recipients in an annual benefit concert. This year’s benefit concert will be held in the School’s Kilbourn Hall on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at 4…

Eastman 2018: The Year in Pictures

2018 at Eastman is drawing to a close- and with it we remember incredible performances, guest artists, moments of joy and triumph, and above all– incredible music. We look back at 2018 with some of our favorite photos. Eastman’s Spirit I <3 Eastman Day, led by Eastman’s Advancement team, celebrated the students’ appreciation and love…

The Beal Institute Presents: “Visual Music: An Evening of World-Premiere Film and Music Collaborations”

The Beal Institute, under the direction of Associate Professor Mark Watters, presents “Visual Music: An Evening of World-Premiere Film and Music Collaborations,” Thursday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. Compositions from Eastman’s Contemporary Media and Film Scoring Department will be performed live-to-picture by the 40-piece Empire Film…

Eastman Grant Programs Help Musicians Tell Their Stories

Providing support for innovative musical projects, professional development, impactful research, entrepreneurial projects, and valuable internships is more than just boosting the careers of talented Eastman students and alumni. “These resources help our musicians share their stories, music and passions with a much a wider community, providing value to both themselves and their audiences”, says Jim…

The Summer Stepping Stone

Jarod Lau. Photograph by Tyler Hayford. By Jarod Lau My experience with Summer@Eastman will forever be the most significant cornerstone in my life. It all began in the summer of 2013, when I attended Summer@Eastman’s Summer Jazz Studies and Summer Trumpet Institute. The experiences I had and the opportunities I gained were invaluable to my…