The Eastman School of Music Presents 11th Annual Holocaust Remembrance Concert
Eastman School of Music faculty members and students will observe Yom HaShoah by presenting a concert on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall.
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An Interview with Richard Grunow on the Origins and Vision of the Grunow Colloquium
Professor Emeritus Richard Grunow speaks with master’s student Chenxin Han about the values, ideas, and aspirations that continue to shape the Grunow Colloquium a decade after its founding.
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Eastman School of Music Announces Interim Choral Director for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Eastman announces that Donald Nally has been named visiting professor of conducting & ensembles and interim director of choral activities for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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A Shared Standard of Excellence: Four Faculty Saying Goodbye in 2026
At the end of the academic year, Eastman professors Tony Caramia, George Sakakeeny, William Weinert, and James VanDemark are set to retire after formidable careers.
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“Rochester Broadcast” by Lisa Bielawa: A Spatial Symphony for Hundreds of Musicians at Parcel 5
On April 18, award-winning composer Lisa Bielawa works with Eastman to gather students, faculty, and the local Rochester community to celebrate the diversity of artistic life in Rochester.
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Alumni Spotlight: Ke’er Wang Steps into the Faculty Ranks
Pianist and Eastman alumna Ke’er Wang reflects on how the Institute for Music Leadership helped prepare her for a first faculty position at Colby College.
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Eastman Opera Theatre Presents the Timelessly Effervescent “Die Fledermaus” in Kodak Hall
Closing EOT’s 2025-26 season is a flashy interpretation of Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus,” running from April 9-12 in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre.
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Eastman School of Music Announces 2026-2027 Eastman Presents Season
Legendary musicians and rising stars alike will bring something for everyone to Rochester next year! Concert tickets are now available for purchase through Eastman’s Box Office.
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STUDENT | Zekai Liu ’23E, ’25E (MM)
Congratulations to Eastman PhD candidate Zekai Liu ’23E, ’25E (MM) for being a recipient of two prestigious awards in Music Theory. His paper, titled “Keyboard Distance: An Analytical Tool for Bridging Transformational Theory and Embodied Performance in Piano Music,” won Best Student Paper at the Texas Society for Music Theory’s annual conference, held in late…
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Student Spotlight: Lexi Kunz, percussion
Meet percussionist Lexi Kunz, who pairs rock-inspired beginnings with orchestral artistry at Eastman as a studio leader and new music advocate.
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