Supporting doctoral scholars and enriching the exchange of ideas, Damschroder’s planned gift will help ensure Eastman remains a leader in music theory and pedagogy.

With a new school year upon us, we are pleased to highlight some of the concerts and events taking place at Eastman this fall!

Eastman’s Horn Choir performs a special remembrance concert featuring members of The United States Army Field Band.

The Faculty Artist Series provides Eastman’s renowned faculty with a platform to showcase their exceptional artistry.

For more than 100 years, Eastman’s piano faculty has shaped generations of aspiring students and performers.

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 students and faculty are using music to transcend language and distance, joining hands with the Cuban American Youth Orchestra.

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.