{"id":24813,"date":"2024-08-20T08:43:43","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/?page_id=24813"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:32:12","slug":"mission-philosophy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/mission-philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission &amp; Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>#theatreFacade{\r\n  float: left;\r\n}\r\n#messinger{\r\n  float: right;\r\n}\r\n#theatreFacade, #messinger {\r\n clip-path: circle(40%);\r\n  width:410px;\r\n  height:410px;\r\n  shape-outside: circle(45%);\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1000px) {\r\n.accentCurve1{\r\n  --b: 15px; \/* the boder thickness *\/\r\n  --a: 55deg; \/* control the progression *\/\r\n  width: 350px;\r\n  aspect-ratio: 1;\r\n  padding: var(--b);\r\n  border-radius: 50%;\r\n  background: #40b4e2;\r\n  transform: rotate(120deg);\r\nposition:absolute;\r\ntop:20%;\r\nleft:50%;\r\n  --_g:\/var(--b) var(--b) no-repeat\r\n    radial-gradient(50% 50%,#000 97%,#0000);\r\n  mask: top var(--_g),\r\n    calc(50% + 50%*sin(var(--a))) \r\n    calc(50% - 50%*cos(var(--a))) var(--_g),\r\n    linear-gradient(#0000 0 0) content-box intersect,\r\n    conic-gradient(#000 var(--a),#0000 0);\r\n}\r\n.accent1{\r\nposition:absolute;\r\nbackground-image: url(\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/ECMS-AccentDotGrid-Yw.svg\");\r\nheight:80px;\r\nwidth:80px;\r\ntop:47%;\r\nleft:2%;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 1000px) {\r\n.accent1, .accentCurve1{\r\nopacity:0;\r\n}\r\n}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<img decoding=\"async\" id=\"messinger\" alt=\"Messinger Hall door with Awning\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/2018-10-18_MessingerBeauty_HiRes_Retouched_KB_11-scaled-1-edited.jpg\" \/>\n<p>The Eastman Community Music School, in collaboration with members of the collegiate division faculty, strives to:<\/p>\n <ul>\n<li>Introduce students of all ages to the joy and discipline of music<\/li>\n\n<li>Provide a rich environment that supports each student\u2019s musical participation and enjoyment<\/li>\n\n<li>Develop a solid foundation for the young musician aspiring to a professional career<\/li>\n\n<li>Present opportunities for lifelong musical experiences<\/li>\n\n<li>Offer ongoing development for teachers and other music professionals<\/li><\/ul>\n \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accentCurve1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4383d167 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"theatreFacade\" alt=\"Eastman Theatre Facade at Night\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esm.rochester.edu\/community\/files\/Eastmanatnight2-edited.jpg\" \/>\n  <p>\n    We believe that music is not only an essential part of a quality education, but also a powerful contributor to quality of life. George Eastman created the Eastman Community Music School (ECMS) in 1921 for the enrichment of the residents of greater Rochester with the expectation that this experience should be available to everyone, regardless of age, musical background or ability to pay.<br \/><br \/>\n\nAs a division of the Eastman School of Music, the ECMS faculty believe that the presence of two schools on one campus (George Eastman\u2019s vision) has benefited, enlivened, and complemented both schools, and that this synergy permeates the entire community. This philosophy and unique positioning has guided the school for almost a century. Its results can be witnessed in the passion and intensity of the school\u2019s students\u2013whether as performers, theorists, composers, musicologists, improvisers, listeners or lifelong music enthusiasts.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accent1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-left has-source-serif-pro-font-family\" style=\"padding-bottom:0.65em;padding-left:1.15em;font-size:clamp(16.834px, 1.052rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.042), 26px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Quick Links<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-df8428a5 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