Today’s post was written by Amy Skjerseth, a recent graduate of Eastman. Her tips will help you get to know the city of Rochester, and give you the insider view on some fun things to look forward to. Thanks Amy! *** Things to do near the Eastman Campus On the block surrounding Eastman, there is…
The following guest post was written by Betsy Pilon, BM ’15. Thanks Betsy! *********** With graduation in less than a month, and my move out date looming in the all-too-near future, I’m already beginning to miss my time at Eastman. I’m excited to move on and continue my education in vocal performance and opera; I’m…
The following post was also written by guest poster Amy Skjerseth, who is a recent alumna and has done her share of apartment searching. Thanks for sharing, Amy! ************ So you’ll be attending Eastman for graduate school in the fall—congratulations!—and you are wondering about finding an apartment in Rochester. As a recent undergraduate alumna of…
Congratulations – you survived your college auditions! You may feel a bit like you’ve climbed Mt. Everest, and the hard part is over. However, the waiting period before you receive your admissions decisions can be equally (sometimes even more) difficult. Here are some tips to help you make the most of the next phase of…
The follow post was written by Eastman undergraduate vocalist Celeste Pellegrino. Thanks Celeste! ****** Hi! My name is Celeste and I am a junior, double major in Vocal Performance and Music Education here at Eastman. An average day for me at Eastman is filled with classes, homework, rehearsals, practicing, and working as a student assistant…
The following guest post was written by current Eastman jazz major Emiliano Lasansky. Thanks Emiliano! For more info on majoring in jazz at Eastman, please also visit the Jazz and Contemporary Media department website. *************** A normal day as a Jazz major at Eastman can be exciting, and is often pretty busy. When we’re not…
by Nick German – Music Education/Piano. Class of 2015 As I write these words to my eager, excited, and potentially stressed-out prospective fellow students, I am sitting in front of a computer with a smile on my face. This smile is not there because I finally played my Bach to my teachers’ liking, or even…
We previously posted some ideas on preparing for your auditions. Here are some more suggestions to help you get ready for a great audition. Use visualization & mental rehearsal. Creating positive mental images of an event like an audition can be a powerful preparation technique. Imagine yourself walking into the audition room, greeting those who will hear…
Auditions at Eastman are fast approaching. You may be waiting to hear whether you will be invited for auditions, or waiting for confirmation of your audition date. The Eastman Admissions Office will notify applicants of this information by email no less than three weeks before the preferred audition date listed on your application – sooner…
Senior Andrew Psarris shares memories of auditioning for Eastman four years ago, and what the experience meant to him. Read more here.