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Eastman School of Music Centennial Celebration Hosts Conferences, Festivals, and Artists-in-Residencies

Media only:  Jessica Kaufman, Director of Communications, (585)278-4743,  jkaufman@esm.rochester.edu Katey Padden, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator, (585)451-8492,  kpadden@esm.rochester.edu   The Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to announce three major festivals, multiple national academic conferences, and several artists-in-residencies during its three-semester-long centennial celebration.  Beginning in fall 2021 and continuing throughout 2022, […]

Eastman Opera Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season Mythos and Veritas

Media only:  Katey Padden, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator, (585) 451-8492,  kpadden@esm.rochester.edu   Eastman Opera Theatre is thrilled to announce its 2021-2022 season – representing Mythos and Veritas, meaning myth and truth. The season is a remarkably diverse lineup including: a double bill of music theatre works by Kate Soper and Missy Mazzoli; the baroque […]

The Tenth Annual Fringe Festival Features Eastman Faculty, Students, and Alumni

Media only:  Katey Padden, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator, (585)451-8492,  kpadden@esm.rochester.edu   Eastman School of Music faculty members, students, and alumni will play a part at several different venues in and around downtown Rochester during the tenth annual KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival, running from September 14-25, 2021. The schedule of Fringe Festival shows taking place […]

Allen Vizzutti Returns to Eastman on a “River of Light”

On Monday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall, the Eastman Wind Ensemble (EWE), under its director Mark Davis Scatterday, will present the world premiere of Allen Vizzutti’s (‘74, ‘76 MM) centennial commission River of Light, and also the world premiere of his Quasar, with Vizzutti as trumpet soloist. American trumpeter, composer, and music […]

Eastman 2021-2022 Morning Chamber Music Series: Featuring Three Alumni performances in Celebration of Eastman’s Centennial

Media only:  Katey Padden, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator, (585)451-8492,  kpadden@esm.rochester.edu   Eastman’s Morning Chamber Music Series announces three chamber music concerts for the 2021-2022 season. Each concert presents distinguished alumni who represent the rich diversity of the school, performing alongside current faculty and students. This series is directed by Eastman Assistant Professor of Violoncello, Rosemary Elliott.  All performances will take place at 11 a.m. in Hatch Recital Hall […]

A New Series Brings Wellness to Eastman

William Warfield Honored at the Eastman School of Music: Sculpture and Commemorative Plaque Created

Media Inquiries: William Warfield Scholarship Fund: Lolita Forsett, President of the Board; 585-202-3686; info@williamwarfield.com Eastman School of Music: Jessica Kaufman, Director of Communications; 585-274-1057; jkaufman@esm.rochester.edu Rochester Institute of Technology: Rich Kiley, Senior Communications Specialist, 585-475-45697; rich.kiley@rit.edu City of Rochester: Justin Roj, Director of Communications; Justin.Roj@CityofRochester.gov   The William Warfield Scholarship Fund (WWSF) along with Thomas Warfield, […]