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Anthon Griffey performs in the world premiere of Paola Prestini's "Silent Light" at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, NY on September 26, 2024.

Eastman Opera Theatre to Present First College Performance of New Opera Following World Premiere

In The News, News Room, Voice, Opera & Vocal CoachingBy Jessica Kaufman October 25, 2024

The Eastman Opera Theatre performs Paola Prestini’s new opera “Silent Light” in Kilbourn Hall, Thursday, October 31 through Sunday, November 3.

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Jack Earnhart

Student SuccessBy Candace Kisiel October 25, 2024

Congratulations to Jack Earnhart, a master’s student in Music, Teaching and Learning, for receiving an award at the Greater Rochester Excellence and Achievements in Technology event hosted by TechRochester on October 15, 2024 (pictured left). Recognized as a “leader and visionary” within the music industry, Earnhart’s company, which builds custom brass mouthpieces, was honored for…

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Erin Hannigan ’96E

Alumni SuccessBy Candace Kisiel October 24, 2024

Congratulations to Erin Hannigan ’96E for her recent appointment as professor of oboe at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. During her time in Rochester, Hannigan studied under Professor Richard Killmer, who is Eastman’s oboe professor to this day. Hannigan is currently the principal oboist and Nancy P. & John G. Penson Chair of the…

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Musica Nova Collaborates with Ensemble Signal: A Q&A with Brad Lubman

Conducting & Ensembles, In The News, News Room, Visiting ArtistsBy Jessica Kaufman October 22, 2024

The Eastman School of Music’s contemporary music ensemble, Musica Nova, will be collaborating with members of the professional contemporary ensemble, Ensemble Signal, in a free concert on October 28th.

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Addilae Canning and Jonathan Miller

Student SuccessBy Candace Kisiel October 18, 2024

Congratulations to third-year tuba student Addilae Canning and first-year tuba student Jonathan Miller for being named S.E. Shires Rising Artists. As Rising Artists, they will participate in a two-year program in which they are mentored by internationally recognized teachers and performers via seminars and masterclasses.

Multiple Trombone players in perfromance

Eastman to Host its First “Brass Weekend” Nov. 8-10, 2024

News Room, Woodwinds, Brass & PercussionBy Lauren Sageer October 17, 2024

From Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10, 2024, five different performances will showcase students from Eastman’s trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba/euphonium studios.

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