Wayne Barlow Wayne Barlow (1912-1996), professor emeritus of composition, entered the Eastman School in 1930 and received his graduate and undergraduate degrees. In 1937, he was awarded a Ph.D. in music (composition) here, becoming the first person in the United States to receive such a degree. He also spent time at the University of Southern…
Samuel Adler Samuel Adler taught at the Eastman School of Music from 1966 to 1995, and served as chair of the composition department from 1974 until his retirement. In 1989, he received the Eastman School’s Eisenhart Award for distinguished teaching. Adler was educated at Boston University and Harvard University, and holds honorary doctorates from Southern…
Charles Murdock Lucas Set Designer Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Charles Murdock Lucas is a scenic designer working for theatre and opera companies across the United States. Recent productions include Mary Poppins (Children’s Musical Theater, San Jose), Oliver! (Cabrillo Stage), The Pirates of Penzance, (Ohio Light Opera), Honky Tonk Angels (Virginia Stage Company), and The Winter’s Tale (Texas Shakespeare Festival). He received his…
Josh Lau Production Stage Manager Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Josh Lau, Production Stage Manager of Eastman Opera Theatre, was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and graduated from Punahou School. He received a B.A. in Theatre Arts with a minor in Music from Nazareth College, where he was both a performer and…
Mark Houser Technical Director Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Mark Houser, Technical Director for Eastman Opera Theatre, has been an IATSE local 25 member since 1983 and has worked in all professional venues in Rochester, NY. He has also worked hundreds of traveling productions in all areas of stagecraft, traveled for CMI communications…
Nic Minetor Lighting Designer Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Nic Minetor has been a full-time lighting designer in the upstate New York region for more than 25 years. Since 1988, he has been the resident lighting designer for Eastman Opera. In addition, he has designed for Finger Lakes Opera and Mercury Opera, as well…
Adriano Gato Fight Director Eastman Opera Theatre PRODUCTION STAFFEastman Opera TheatreBIOGRAPHY Adriano Gato is certified with Full Distinction by Fight Directors Canada. His work as a fight director has been seen in over 50 productions across the country, most recently at Geva Theatre Center, Irish Classical Theatre, and Niagara University, his alma mater and where he serves…
Kerfala Bangoura Director of West African Drumming Ensemble at the River Campus DEPARTMENTMusicologyCONTACT INFOEmail Professor BangouraBIOGRAPHY Born in Conakry, Guinea, master drummer and dancer Kerfala Bangoura began his professional career in 1990. He has performed with numerous private ballets in Guinea, including the Macaca Ballet, Kounkoré Bamba Ballet, and Ballet Fareta, where he received his…
Larry Zalkind Professor of Trombone My Ship Kurt Weill Lady in the DarkDorsey-Trombonology DEPARTMENTWoodwinds, Brass, & PercussionCONTACT INFOEmail Professor ZalkindPersonal WebsiteBIOGRAPHY When he was eight years old, trombonist Larry Zalkind jumped at the chance to enter the music program at his local elementary school. Inspired by his favorite group, the Tijuana Brass, he…
Michael Wayne Associate Professor of Clarinet DEPARTMENTWoodwinds, Brass, & PercussionCONTACT INFOEmail Professor WayneBIOGRAPHY Michael Wayne joined the faculty of the Eastman School of Music in 2019 as the Associate Professor of Clarinet. Previously Mr. Wayne was a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, and the Kansas City Symphony. He has held faculty positions…