Eastman Opera Theatre’s 2026–27 season explores the “moments that transform us” through works by Bernstein, Humperdinck, and Jason Robert Brown.

New recording of art songs by Black composers on Lexicon Classics, featuring Joshua Conyers, Nicole Cabell, Kiera Duffy, and 30+ students.

Eastman’s 2026–27 season features outstanding students, faculty, alumni, and guest artists in our renowned venues, with 90% of 1,000+ performances free—welcoming the community to world-class music.

Double bassists Blake Hinson and Michael Martin will join the Eastman faculty as visiting instructors for the 2026-27 academic year.

The Rochester International Jazz Festival enters its 23rd edition on Friday, June 19 and runs through Saturday, June 27, with performances held across multiple venues in downtown Rochester.

Aiming to develop technologically curious musicians into leaders in their field, this new program prepares graduates to navigate—and shape—music’s ever-evolving landscape, commencing in fall 2027.

All Eastman School of Music commencement activities are set to occur on Friday, May 15, 2026. This year’s esteemed graduation speaker is Matías Tarnopolsky, President & CEO of the New York Philharmonic.

Dr. William Weinert will conduct his final Eastman performance on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall. Joshua Conyers to sing the title role.

Eastman closes the semester with a vibrant range of free and ticketed events!

Eastman School of Music faculty members and students will observe Yom HaShoah by presenting a concert on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall.