Ken Luk Instructor of Gamelan DEPARTMENTMusicologyCONTACT INFOEmail Instuctor LukBIOGRAPHY Born and raised in Hong Kong, Ken Luk joined the Eastman Gamelan Ensemble in Spring 2008, and became the teacher of ECMS Gamelan Ensemble (Gamelan Lila Muni) in 2015. Apart from performing as part of the annual Barbara Smith World Music Series, Ken has led the…
Matthew Ardizzone, D.M.A. Associate Dean of Graduate Studies|Marie Rolf Dean of Graduate Studies DEPARTMENTGraduate StudiesCONTACT INFOEmail Matthew Ardizzone585-274-1560Schedule a meetingPersonal WebsiteBIOGRAPHY Prior to becoming the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in 2023, Matthew Ardizzone served as Eastman’s Associate Dean of Admissions & Enrollment Management for 13.5 years. He is the inaugural Marie Rolf Dean of…
Aubrey DiNorma Administrative Assistant DEPARTMENTAcademic AffairsCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. DiNormaBIOGRAPHY Aubrey DiNorma serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Office of Academic Affairs. She supports the Academic Affairs staff and office in general operations and serves as a walk-in resource for students and faculty. Aubrey received her Bachelor of Music in Education degree from Nazareth University,…
Christine Jensen Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media DEPARTMENTJazz Studies & Contemporary MediaCONTACT INFOEmail Professor JensenBIOGRAPHY As a Downbeat Critic’s Poll winner for Rising Star Big Band, Arranger, and Soprano Saxophonist, Christine Jensen is constantly in motion leading her own jazz orchestra and small ensemble. Her jazz orchestra recordings have gone on to win…
Joshua Newburger Assistant Professor of Orchestral Repertory (Viola) DEPARTMENTStrings, Harp & GuitarCONTACT INFOEmail Professor NewburgerBIOGRAPHY Josh Newburger is the newly appointed principal violist of the Rochester Philharmonic. Formerly the assistant principal violist of the Pacific Symphony, Josh has performed as a guest principal with the Fresno Philharmonic and the Santa Barbara Symphony, and subbed in…