By Ella Torres Hello! My name is Ella Torres. I am a senior at the Eastman School of Music pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Applied Music (Performance) in Voice. I am also a student in the Arts Leadership Program and a proud member of Sigma Alpha Iota, but I am not here to talk…
Story and photographs by Isabella Lau As rehearsals with the Eastman Wind Orchestra wrap up in preparation for their concert Wednesday, Mike Titlebaum (BM ’91, MM ’92) reflects on his career and connections between Eastman and Ithaca. He currently serves as Director of Jazz Studies at Ithaca College School of Music and holds two degrees…
“I just come up with an idea, and see where it takes me,” says Professor of Piano Tony Caramia when asked about his process for creating a recital program. His “let’s see” approach has stood him in good stead over the years; he is well-known for his themed piano recitals, whether they are tributes to…
Media Only: Katey Padden, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator, (585)451-8492, kpadden@esm.rochester.edu The internationally renowned, award-winning Ying Quartet is back for its first performance of the 2021-22 Eastman-Ranlet season on Sunday, November 14, at 3 p.m., in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music. The program will include Haydn’s String Quartet in D Major, Op.…
Wellness at Eastman is a monthly seminar series from Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) featuring artists and clinicians speaking to physical and mental wellness for performing artists. Inspired by the Healthy Conservatoires movement in Europe, presentation topics this year include: the benefits of warming up and cooling down; peak performance on stage, nutrition’s effect on performing; incorporating mindfulness…
Eastman Opera Theatre is thrilled to launch its season with a double-bill of contemporary operas by American composers, Here Be Sirens (Suite) and Proving Up, in Kilbourn Hall November 4-7. This double-bill will be directed by Lindsay Baker, Instructor of Opera of Eastman Opera Theatre, with musical direction by Timothy Long, Music Director of Eastman Opera Theatre.…
Media only: 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 two important anniversaries during its three-semester-long centennial celebration. Eastman Community Music School’s (ECMS) New Horizons will celebrate its 30th Anniversary October 29 at 8:00 p.m., with Eastman Trombone Choir celebrating…
Wellness at Eastman is a monthly seminar series from Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) featuring artists and clinicians speaking to physical and mental wellness for performing artists. Inspired by the Healthy Conservatoires movement in Europe, presentation topics include: the benefits of warming up and cooling down; peak performance on stage, nutrition’s effect on performing; incorporating mindfulness in your…
Greetings, Summer @ Eastman Community! My name is Raffi Wright, and I am a senior at the Eastman School of Music. I study Vocal Performance and Musical Arts. My focus for my Musical Arts project is telling the story (through my original songs) of my great-grandmother who survived the Armenian Genocide. My lecture recital presenting…
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,…