Jeff Dunn Instructor of Arts Leadership DEPARTMENTArts LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Prof. Dunn585-274-1210Personal WebsiteBIOGRAPHY Jeff Dunn is a multifaceted arts leader, educator, and performer, dedicated to helping musicians develop both the musical and non-musical skills needed in the 21st century. Currently serving as the Program Manager at the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of…
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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 Ardizzone585-274-1560Personal 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 Graduate Studies,…
Christine Jensen Associate Professor of Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media Director, Eastman Jazz Orchestra 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…
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…