Memorization: a necessary chore, or a path to a more enjoyable performance (audition) experience?
Many of you are required, or at least encouraged, to perform all or part of your audition from memory.[i] What I’ve learned from my own performing and teaching career is that memorization is not important so much for its own sake, but more so for the musical benefits it brings. The ultimate goal is a…
The Dual Degree Experience
Today’s guest post is written by Amy Skjerseth, a recent graduate of Eastman and the Dual Degree program at the University of Rochester. If you are considering a Dual Degree, you may find it useful to hear about her experiences. Thanks Amy! ***************** Throughout high school, I always knew that I wanted to study music:…
Two Days in the Life of a Music Student at Eastman
Hi! My name is Mary and I am a sophomore, double major in Violin Performance and Music Education here at Eastman. When I was in high school looking at colleges, something I always wanted to know was what a typical student schedule looked like. Hopefully this article will give you a peek into my typical…
Eastman News Highlights November 18, 2013
Here are some select clippings from the past week showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. Note: Some links may have expired.) Ying Quartet show will be contrasts of light and dark (Democrat & Chronicle 11/16/2013) As part of the Eastman-Ranlet Concert Series at…
Eastman News Highlights November 11, 2013
Here are some select clippings from the past week showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. Note: Some links may have expired.) Eastman celebrates and remembers Doug Lowry (Rochester Democrat & Chronicle © 11/03/2013) In some ways, Doug Lowry’s memorial concert was as it…
Eastman School of Music Hosts Violinist Itzhak Perlman
Violin virtuoso and classical music icon Itzhak Perlman will perform with the Eastman School of Music’s Philharmonia orchestra under conductor Neil Varon on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, at 8 p.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his remarkable artistry, Perlman has appeared with every major orchestra…