EASTMAN MUSICIANS WIN DOWNBEAT STUDENT AWARDS

The Eastman New Jazz Ensemble under Dave Rivello and Eastman School of Music students Theresa Chen, George Darrah, Jonathan Fagan and Jon Rarick (students of Bill Dobbins, Harold Danko, and Dave Rivello) have received DownBeat honors in the magazine’s 41st annual Student Music Awards. “Eastman’s Jazz and Contemporary Media department has a sustained history of excellence…

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Eastman-Rochester Chorus, Eastman Chorale, and the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra Presents Mendelssohn’s Elijah

Mendelssohn’s majestic Elijah will be performed Friday, May 4, at 8 p.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre with the combined talents of the Eastman-Rochester Chorus (ERC), Eastman Chorale, and the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra (ESSO). Conducted by William Weinert, Professor of Conducting and Ensembles at Eastman School of Music, the title role will be…

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The Eastman Presents Series Features Che Malambo, part of the Barbara B. Smith World Music Series

The Eastman Presents Series brings Che Malambo, performing Tuesday, April 17 at 8 p.m., in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. An Argentinian based company, Che Malambo excites audiences through precise footwork and rhythmic stomping, drumming of the bombos, and singing and whirling boleadoras (lassos with stones on the end). Presenting a thrilling, percussive dance and…

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The Eastman Presents Series: Features Patti LuPone’s “Don’t Monkey with Broadway”

The Eastman Presents Series highlights Patti LuPone’s “Don’t Monkey with Broadway”, Sunday, April 29 at 8 p.m., in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. This legendary Broadway singer will be joined by members of Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus for select numbers in this one-night-only performance. Singer and actress Patti LuPone’s storied career in Broadway and Hollywood…

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