Hands On Keys: The Piano Departmentâs Legacy
For more than 100 years, Eastman’s piano faculty has shaped generations of aspiring students and performers.
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Eastman Opera Theatre Announces 2026-2027 Season
Eastman Opera Theatreâs 2026â27 season explores the âmoments that transform usâ through works by Bernstein, Humperdinck, and Jason Robert Brown.
Eastman School of Music to release âIN PLAIN SIGHT: The Black Anthologyâ on August 21, 2026
New recording of art songs by Black composers on Lexicon Classics, featuring Joshua Conyers, Nicole Cabell, Kiera Duffy, and 30+ students.
Cultural Exchange and Musical Collaboration: A Growing Bond Between Eastman and Cuban Musicians
Eastman students and faculty are using music to transcend language and distance, joining hands with the Cuban American Youth Orchestra.
Eastman Announces 2026-27 Season: Celebrating the Now and the Next in Music
Eastmanâs 2026â27 season features outstanding students, faculty, alumni, and guest artists in our renowned venues, with 90% of 1,000+ performances freeâwelcoming the community to world-class music.
Introducing Distinguished Guest Artists of Double Bass Blake Hinson and Michael Martin
Double bassists Blake Hinson and Michael Martin will join the Eastman faculty as visiting instructors for the 2026-27 academic year.
An out-of-this-world design hits the high notes
Medicine, engineering, and pedagogy experts harmonize to help horn player Jacob Factorâan Eastman PhD student in music educationâovercome a rare throat condition.
Harmonizing Health for Musician Wellness
The University of Rochester and Eastman School of Music merge music and medicine to help musicians and patients alike.
Carrying Eastman Forward: Alumni Honored for Leadership in Music and Beyond
This yearâs Eastman alumni award recipients exemplify distinction shaped by curiosity, leadership, and serviceâunique in their work, yet united by shared purpose.