Audition Day Reflections
Senior Andrew Psarris shares memories of auditioning for Eastman four years ago, and what the experience meant to him. Read more here.
Audition Day Reflections
Tomorrow is Eastman’s first audition day of the New Year for the BM class of 2019. As a member of the class of 2015 it is high time that I reflect on my own audition day, in February 2011. Audition time is stressful, awash with emotions. To name a few: hope that you’ll be accepted…
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Musician’s Tips for Traveling with your Instrument
These past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity here in the Admissions Office as we prepare to host on-campus Audition Days. We look forward to the opportunity to meet all of you promising young musicians and to welcome you to our campus. For applicants, the first step to a great audition is simply…
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Eastman School of Music Hosts Pianist Peter Serkin in Concert with Philharmonia
Distinguished American pianist and classical music legend Peter Serkin will perform with the Eastman School of Music’s Philharmonia orchestra under conductor Neil Varon on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Recognized as an artist of passion and integrity, Serkin is one of the most thoughtful and individualistic musicians appearing…
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Raise the Roof!
Come out this Wednesday, January 28, at 8 p.m. for the Eastman Wind Ensemble’s first concert of the new semester. The program features Michael Daugherty’s Raise the Roof, a powerful timpani concerto that crosses many styles and idioms. It is replete with standing trombone players, lead trumpet solos, and unrelenting timpani, played by Eastman student…
DetailsEastman News Highlights January 26, 2015
Here are some select recent clippings 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.) JACK Quartet, Wigmore Hall (theartsdesk.com 01/20/2015) The mixed grilled school of programme-making is not for the JACK Quartet. Contemporary, contemporary, and contemporary: that was the bill…
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