Clarinets to Cuba: Eastman Students Travel to Havana for Woodwind Week
Eastman students and faculty traveled to Havana for a week of musical collaboration, cultural exchange, and connection through the Cuban American Youth Orchestra.
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Eastman Alumni Highlighted in Summer 2025 Music Festival Lineups
Each summer, graduates of the Eastman School of Music participate in renowned music festivals as performers, faculty, and artistic leaders. Check out what they have in store for summer 2025!
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David Falterman ’24E (PhD)
Congratulations to David Falterman ’24E (PhD) on his invitation to be a Teaching Assistant Professor in Music Theory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, beginning July 2025. David has served as Visiting Assistant Professor at Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio and as Visiting Instructor of Music at Knox College in Illinois.…
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A Shared Space: Eastman Oboists Take Center Stage at the MET
Two of Richard Killmer’s students, John Upton and Peter Davies, will share the principal oboe position at the MET.
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Jonathan Heller ’17E Finalist in Lotte Lenya Competition
Congratulations to Jonathan Heller ’17E for his outstanding performance in the 27th annual Lotte Lenya Competition, which took place on Saturday, May 3 in Eastman’s Kilbourn Hall. Selected from an initial pool of 260 applicants, Jonathan was 1 of 11 finalists to advance in the internationally renowned theatrical singing contest, taking home a prize of $3,000.…
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Sam Reenan ’18E (MA), ’21E (PhD)
Congratulations to Sam Reenan ’18E (MA), ’21E (PhD) on his appointment as Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), beginning August 15, 2025. Prior to this appointment, Sam served as Theory Coordinator and Director of Graduate Studies at Miami University where he was also an elected member of…
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Eastman’s ROC City Concerts Expands Community Engagement in Second Season
Now in its second season, Eastman’s ROC City Concerts brings faculty and students into underserved spaces across Rochester, using chamber music to foster connection, healing, and community engagement.
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Eastman School of Music Announces New Associate Dean for Artistic Planning
Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is pleased to share that Katharine Schimmer has been named to the newly created position of Associate Dean For Artistic Planning.
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Henry Cheng ’07E
Congratulations to Henry Cheng ’07E for being named the new Music Director of the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra (JCSO), following a rigorous selection process that began with an international search of more than 100 applicants. As 1 of 3 finalists featured in the Orchestra’s 18th concert season titled, Three Maestros, One Podium, he curated and…
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Eastman School of Music and ECMS Featured in the Rochester International Jazz Festival’s 22nd Edition
The Rochester International Jazz Festival enters its 22nd edition on Friday, June 20 and runs through Saturday, June 28, with performances held across multiple venues in downtown Rochester.
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