“Eastman played a major role in my formation as an artist. I felt free to pursue projects outside of my requirements, and even my chosen genre of music. Because I wasn’t thrust into performance situations beyond my abilities, I could develop slowly, with clarity and authenticity.”
“Eastman was the perfect place for me. It was very challenging, yet always warm and supportive. When I arrived in Rochester, I could barely read music. My teacher not only helped build the technical foundation of my singing, but taught and showed me what it meant to be a complete musician. Eastman instilled in me a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the craft of music. I was also encouraged and nurtured in my love of art song, chamber music, modern music and Bach — music that would become the meat and potatoes of my career.”
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Student AccomplishmentsFriends of Eastman Opera Competition (FEO) 2020-2021 1st Prize (Lynne Clark Vocal Prize): Hannah Stokes, Soprano 2nd Prize (Annabel Muenter Vocal Prize): Edward Bland, Baritone 3rd Prize: : Kira Kaplan, Soprano and Sofia Scattarreggia, Soprano 2019-2020 1st Prize (Lynne Clark Vocal Prize): Ye Ji Lee, Soprano 2nd Prize (Annabel Muenter Vocal Prize): Sophie Thompson, Soprano…
Eastman Performance Opportunities Eastman School of Music has a long history of amazing opportunities for students to perform to various audiences. Here are a few… Choral Opportunities With four unique choirs, Eastman provides numerous opportunities to perform choral repertoire ranging from Renaissance masterworks to premieres of 21st century works. Voice students may sing as part of…
About Friends of Eastman Opera The Voice, Opera & Vocal Coaching Department of the Eastman School of Music cherishes its relationship with an organization known as Friends of Eastman Opera, which is unique in academic opera programs. For more than a decade, this large group of vibrant opera lovers has lent its support to Eastman…
Jazz Studies and Contemporary MediaAbout Our Program The strength of Eastman’s Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media degree program lies in the hard work expected of each student in every aspect of study, coupled with the individual attention received from faculty. The sheer scope of material covered in the curriculum sustains the discipline level, while the…
Voice Studies at Eastman Each of our seven full-time studio teachers brings their vast performing and teaching experience to every lesson. Collectively, our knowledge of vocal repertoire extends from medieval motets to new works not yet premiered in all genres of solo and chamber composition. Each voice major receives a full-hour individual lesson every week…
Vocal Coaching at EastmanEnrollment Requirements Students enroll in coaching each semester they are enrolled in a primary applied voice course. They will receive letter grades each semester for vocal coaching coursework. The coaching faculty at Eastman strives to provide regularly scheduled coaching times for all voice majors in the Voice, Opera and Vocal Coaching Department.…
About Our Program Eastman graduates such as distinguished alumni Julia Bullock, Nicole Cabell, Renée Fleming, Anthony Dean Griffey, Kathryn Lewek and Erin Morley have excelled in the operatic profession as a natural extension of their Eastman experience. Our productions most often have two complete principal casts, are fully designed, performed in the original language, and…