Standing Tall: Celebrating Kathleen Bride’s Legacy at Eastman
After 36 remarkable years shaping the harp program at Eastman, Professor Kathleen Bride’s story is one of music and mentorship.
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Eastman Pianists in the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
Eastman DMA students Shangru Du and Jonathan Mamora are among an exceptional group of pianists competing at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth, TX from May 21-June 7, 2025. The concluding rounds of this year’s competition include 28 musicians, narrowed from 340 applicants representing 45 countries. Those reaching the finals will have played four+ hours…
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Alexander Lehmann ’25E
Congratulations to recent Eastman graduate Alexander Lehmann ’25E for winning the Tallon Perkes Flute Competition on May 9, 2025, performing the Prokofiev Sonata first movement for his solo piece, in addition to the memorized Mozart concerto exposition and excerpts. The jury was comprised of this year’s clinician, Timothy Hutchins, principal flute of the Montreal Symphony,…
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Eastman Students Win 2025 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition
Congratulations to Eastman students Zachary Costello (Master of Music candidate in Saxophone Performance), Kai Gray (undergraduate student in Percussion Performance), and Yanzuo Nicole Liu (Master of Music candidate in Performance and Literature) for winning the 36th Annual Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition. As winners, they will receive an all-expense-paid trip to the YYPA Celebration…
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A Musical Education: Music For All Successfully Concludes Its Comeback Year
Music For All wrapped up another year after visiting more than 80 venues across Rochester. Program coordinator Sylvie Beaudette shares some of the praise heaped on students.
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Jiaxi Li
Congratulations to piano student Jiaxi Li for placing in the Arlington Philharmonic’s 2025 Young Artist Competition, winning second prize in the Peter Tannenwald Division and an award of $650. Jiaxi earned her Bachelor of Music in Applied Music from Eastman and is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree, studying with Professor Joseph Rackers and…
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Haniel Anugerah
Congratulations to Haniel Anugerah for being selected as one of six Piano Fellows at the Tanglewood Music Center for Summer 2025, where he will be collaborating with renowned conductors including Anna Handler and Andrés Orozco-Estrada. Haniel is currently completing his Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance and Literature, studying with Professor Joseph Rackers. Haniel…
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Eastman Winners at the DownBeat Student Awards
Congratulations to Eastman’s Jazz & Contemporary Media Department for being recognized in DownBeat Magazine’s 48th Annual Student Awards: Eastman Jazz Voice Ensemble Sara Gazarek, faculty Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble – Outstanding Performances – Undergraduate College Kiersten Conway on “Round Midnight” Outstanding Soloist Jack Snelling, “Under a Willow Tree” Christine Jensen, faculty Original Composition…
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Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 43rd Annual Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition that took place on Saturday, May 10 in Kilbourn Hall: Honorable Mention: Caleb Borick (pianist) 3rd place pianist: William Shi 3rd place singer: Emily Kondrat 2nd place pianist: Chaeeun Lee 2nd place singer: S Joshua Sheppard 1st place pianist (Ann C. Fehn Memorial…
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The Bardolator: Professor of English Jonathan Baldo Retires
Professor of English Jonathan Baldo retires from Eastman at the end of the semester after 42 years. In his farewell, Baldo discusses the importance of humanities in shaping musical careers.
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