Off-Campus Events and College Fairs
On-Campus Upstate New York Music College Fair
The Eastman School of Music, in collaboration with The Juilliard School and Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance will co-host the Upstate New York Music College Fair on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 5:00-7:00PM. Students can register to attend here.
This college fair is designed for students who are interested in music and the arts. Attendees can meet admissions representatives to learn about top colleges, universities, gap-year programs and summer music festivals from across the U.S. and beyond. Students, parents, and teachers are all welcome. We hope to see you there!
2025 Event Schedule
4:00-5:00 PM Panel Presentation on Applying to Music Schools – Hatch Recital Hall
Admissions representatives from Eastman, The Juilliard School and Ithaca College offer insights on the admissions process.
5:00-7:00 PM College Fair – 2nd floor of 26 Gibbs St and Eastman Theatre
2025 Participating Schools & Programs
Programs marked with an asterisk* are pre-college, high school, or non-degree programs that specialize in music.
Directions and Parking
The College Fair will be held at the Eastman School of Music. Recruiters will be located in two connected areas: the second floor Cominsky Promenade and the upstairs balcony of Kodak Hall. Enter through the Main Entrance to the School at 26 Gibbs St. General directions, parking information, and a map of downtown can be found here.
Hotel Accommodations
Recruiter Guidelines
These guidelines are based on NACAC recruiting principles.
- Given the nature of our event, and the anticipated layout of tables and space restrictions, large or tall displays cannot be accommodated. Please limit the height of displays at your table to 20 inches.
- Arrive on time at the fair and staff your booth during fair hours. We ask exhibitors to conclude on time so that the noise from the fair will not interfere with other nearby events in Kodak Hall.
- Stay for the entire event.
- Recruitment is restricted to the parameters of the booth.
- Audio-visual equipment should not interfere with other exhibitors.
- Displays can not exceed or obstruct the view of adjacent booths.
- Promotional giveaways (raffles and drawings) are strictly prohibited. Only literature and materials pertaining to the college or university is permitted.
- Be courteous to other exhibitors and fair attendees.
- Fill out the exhibitor evaluation and leave it on your table at the conclusion of the fair.
- Place empty boxes beneath your designated table.
- Keep the aisles clear of boxes and materials.
- Enjoy the event!
Shipping Instructions for Recruiters
Boxes of materials may be shipped to the event to arrive the week before the event. Boxes will be placed at your assigned table by 2:00 pm on the day of the fair.
Send all shipments to:
Attn: Admissions
Upstate NY College Fair, Eastman School of Music
Hold for: NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604
We strongly recommend that you track your packages to confirm arrival at Eastman.
Disability Accommodations
If you have any special needs, please contact the Office of Admissions in advance of the fair so that we may assist you upon arrival.