Lisa Bielawa in Residency at Eastman as Howard Hanson Visiting Professor
Eastman School of Music welcomes visionary composer Lisa Bielawa for a residency throughout the 2025-26 academic year.
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Suen-Kam Guitar Duo
Congratulations to the Suen-Kam Guitar Duo, founded in 2019 by Kenneth Kam ’20E (MM), ’25E (DMA) and Shiuen-Huang Suen ’00E (MM), ’04E (DMA), for recently completing a concert and teaching tour across North and South Carolina, performing and giving masterclasses at Wofford College, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg, Winston-Salem Suzuki School, Weaver Academy for…
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Colleen Conway on Curiosity, Resilience, and Teaching the Whole Child
During a recent visit, alumna Colleen Conway spoke with masters student Chenxin Han about Eastman’s influence on her teaching philosophy.
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Ever Wonder: What happens when a singer gets a cold?
Illness can threaten a performance, so singers rely on science, technique, and tough judgment calls. Professor of voice Kathryn Cowdrick shares tips for healthy singing through prevention and preparation.
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Estel Vivó Casanovas Named Winner at Young Concert Artists Auditions
Congratulations to doctoral student Estel Vivó Casanovas who was named a winner at the Young Concert Artists (YCA) Susan Wadsworth International Auditions in NYC.
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ROCVETs Provides Free Musical Education for Veterans
Meet the instructors bringing music and community to veterans in Rochester.
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Eastman to Compete in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2026 National Collegiate Jazz Championship
This two-day invitational competition (Jan. 17-18, 2026) celebrates the excellence and achievements of the next generation of jazz musicians.
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Eastman School of Music Alumni & Faculty Receive Nominations in the 68th GRAMMY Awards
Congratulations to all members of the Eastman community who have been nominated in the 68th GRAMMY Awards.
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Members of the Musicology and Music Theory Departments presented at the joint annual meeting of the American Musicological Society and the Society for Music Theory in Minneapolis, MN, November 6-9, 2025. Representatives and papers from the Musicology Department: Professor Michael Alan Anderson: “Symbolism and Intermediality in Early Music: New Work Inspired by the Research…
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University of Rochester Announces Inaugural Lam Professor of Music and Medicine
The University of Rochester is pleased to announce Dr. David M. Greenberg as the inaugural Evans Lam Professor of Music and Medicine, set to begin in March 2026.
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