Gateways Music Festival Welcomes Vice President & Chief Development Officer

Gateways Music Festival in association with Eastman School of Music, at the University of Rochester, has appointed Jaye Lopez Van Soest to the organization’s new position of Vice President & Chief Development Officer. With her appointment, Ms. Lopez Van Soest becomes Gateways’ first full-time fundraising professional. She will be responsible for the festival’s individual and…

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The Black Students Union at Eastman presents “Sounds of History,” A Black History Month Recital on FEB 9: Feat. Kelly Hall-Tompkins ‘93E, violin

The Black Students Union at Eastman (BSUE) has put on a Black History Month Showcase recital since the BSUE reemerged in 2018. This year’s concert, “Sounds of History,” aims to promote music written by black composers and showcase the talent of black students at Eastman. The 2023 Showcase will take place on Thursday, February 9…

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Eastman Presents: February/March 2023 Concerts

Looking ahead to Eastman School of Music’s February and March Eastman Presents concerts, we are pleased to present a wide range of events featuring internationally accomplished guest artists. Concerts will be held in Eastman’s stunning Kodak and Kilbourn Halls. Tickets to all concerts are available at EastmanTheatre.org or by calling 585-274-3000. Patrons are encouraged to purchase tickets…

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Summer@Eastman Spotlight: Theory and Analysis of Contemporary Music (Study Abroad Course in Paris)

Summer@Eastman’s Paris Study Abroad course, created by Professor Robert Hasegawa, has been a student favorite for years! In addition to the delightful prospect of four weeks in Paris (in June!), the course is built around summer activities and the ManiFeste concert series at IRCAM, one of the world’s leading centers of contemporary music. Through workshops,…

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Eastman School of Music Announces Morning Chamber Music Series for Spring 2023: Featuring performances by Jeffrey Zeigler and Malcolm J. Merriweather

The Eastman School of Music is excited to announce its Morning Chamber Music Series for Spring 2023. Performances will take place in Hatch Recital Hall at 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. These concerts will feature alumni guests Jeffrey Zeigler ‘95E on February 4, and Malcolm J. Merriweather ‘10E (MM) on March 18. Each artist will perform alongside…

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Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester and Affiliated Organizations Receive Grants from the National Endowment for the Arts

The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester and affiliated organizations are pleased to announce three grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) totaling $70,000. The grantees are Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (in collaboration with the University of Rochester Medical Center); Gateways Music Festival in association with Eastman School of Music;…

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Stewart Copeland’s “Police Deranged for Orchestra” Jointly Presented by Eastman School of Music and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: A must-see concert for fans of The Police!

On Friday, March 17, 2023, Eastman School of Music and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra jointly present Police Deranged for Orchestra, featuring Grammy award-winning artist Stewart Copeland on the drums, at 8:00 PM in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Conducted by Raúl Gómez-Rojas, this high-energy orchestral evening celebrates the work of legendary rock star and composer,…

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