Musical Graffiti: Curtis Stewart Debuts ‘Seasons of Change’ at Eastman
Ahead of Gateways Music Festival, the composer and violinist talks about his newest work and what inspired him to revisit and retell Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons.’
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Announcing Soundtrax: The Premiere North American Film Music Festival | October 16-18, 2025
From Rochester, NY—the birthplace of film music and photography—the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester is proud to announce the inaugural Soundtrax Film Music Festival and conference.
The Bass Chose Him: John Clayton’s Jazz Legacy Comes to Eastman
Jazz bassist John Clayton unites the Eastman Jazz and New Jazz Ensembles for a special performance in Kodak Hall.
A Stage Filled with Friends: Nicholas Goluses Celebrates Turning 70
Ahead of his Faculty Artist Series performance, Professor of Guitar Nicholas Goluses talks Segovia, space, and throwing a party for his 70th birthday.
The Eastman School of Music Presents its Landmark 10th Annual Holocaust Remembrance Concert
Eastman School of Music will observe Yom HaShoah by presenting a concert titled “A Time to Remember…” on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall.
Eastman Announces Bassoon Faculty News for 2025-2026
Eastman is pleased to announce that Kim Laskowski will serve as Visiting Professor of Bassoon during George Sakakeeny’s sabbatical, beginning in Fall 2025.
EMuSE Welcomes Award-Winning Composer Andrew Lewis to Hatch Recital Hall
On April 14, EMuSE will perform a range of compositions by acclaimed acousmatic composer Andrew Lewis.
Saving Small Hands: Adaptive Keyboards Pave the Way
To prevent potential injury to student pianists, Eastman had the use of an on-loan adaptive keyboard for the 2024-25 academic year.
Music For All is Back!
Eastman’s proud tradition of creating music in the community continues with the revitalization of Music For All under the new leadership of Assistant Professor of Chamber Music Dr. Sylvie Beaudette.