EASTMAN PROFESSOR ELLEN KOSKOFF RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS ASCAP-DEEMS TAYLOR AWARD

ROCHESTER, NY — Ellen Koskoff, professor of ethnomusicology at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, has been chosen as one of this year’s ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award winners. These prestigious awards, presented annually by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), recognize excellence in music writing (books, articles, and liner notes) by…

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VIOLINIST JOHN CELENTANO CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY

Rochester, NY — John Celentano, Eastman School of Music alumnus and distinguished professor emeritus of chamber music, celebrates his 90th birthday on October 22nd with a celebration in his honor. "As a violinist, chamber and orchestral performer, conductor, speaker, writer and broadcast commentator, John Celentano is a perfect example of a complete musician," said James…

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