A Chorus of Connection: ENCORE Takes the Stage
In the weeks leading up to its next performance, the ENCORE Chorus reveals how song can illuminate connection, even in the face of memory loss.
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Eastman Launches New Major in Music Creation and Technology led by Dennis DeSantis
Aiming to develop technologically curious musicians into leaders in their field, this new program prepares graduates to navigate—and shape—music’s ever-evolving landscape, commencing in fall 2027.
Eastman School of Music Announces Brett Shurtliffe as Visiting Instructor of Double Bass for 2026-27 Academic Year
Eastman alum Brett Shurtliffe ’01E returns to his alma mater as visiting instructor of double bass, starting in fall 2026.
Old Friends and New Sounds: Eastman Wind Ensemble Premieres a Piano Concerto by Jesse Jones
A circle of longtime collaborators reunite as the Eastman Wind Ensemble closes its season with Jesse Jones’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring pianist Xak Bjerken.
Collegium Musicum: Injecting New Life to the Past
Professor Paul O’Dette takes us inside the history of Eastman’s Collegium Musicum, tracing its evolution from a classroom experiment to a leading force in historically informed performance.
Eastman School of Music Holds its 101st Graduation Ceremony, Matías Tarnopolsky to Speak
All ESM commencement activities take place on Friday, May 15, 2026. This year’s esteemed graduation speaker is Matías Tarnopolsky, President & CEO of the New York Philharmonic.
URochester launches interdisciplinary Department of Sound Arts and Engineering
The University of Rochester launches the Department of Sound Arts and Engineering, a new interdisciplinary academic department.
The Eastman-Rochester Chorus and Eastman Philharmonia Present Mendelssohn’s Beloved “Elijah”
Dr. William Weinert will conduct his final Eastman performance on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall. Joshua Conyers to sing the title role.
Music in Action: Inside Eastman’s Partnership with the Mary Cariola Center
At the Mary Cariola Center, Eastman students discover how music can support learning, connection, and joy in unexpected ways.