Eastman School of Music announces that Sarah Rhee ’01E, ’09E (DMA) will join the faculty as assistant professor of piano pedagogy, beginning in fall 2026.

Eastman School of Music announces that Erin Johnston has been named assistant professor of music theory, beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year.

In the weeks leading up to its next performance, the ENCORE Chorus reveals how song can illuminate connection, even in the face of memory loss.

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.

Eastman alum Brett Shurtliffe ’01E returns to his alma mater as visiting instructor of double bass, starting in fall 2026.

A circle of longtime collaborators reunite as the Eastman Wind Ensemble closes its season with Jesse Jones’s Piano Concerto No. 3, featuring pianist Xak Bjerken.

Professor Paul O’Dette takes us inside the history of Eastman’s Collegium Musicum, tracing its evolution from a classroom experiment to a leading force in historically informed performance.

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.

At the Mary Cariola Center, Eastman students discover how music can support learning, connection, and joy in unexpected ways.