Collegium Musicum: Injecting New Life to the Past
Professor Paul O’Dette takes us inside the history of Eastman’s Collegium Musicum, tracing its evolution from a classroom experiment to a leading force in historically informed performance.
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Eastman School of Music Holds its 101st Graduation Ceremony, Matías Tarnopolsky to Speak
All ESM commencement activities take place on Friday, May 15, 2026. This year’s esteemed graduation speaker is Matías Tarnopolsky, President & CEO of the New York Philharmonic.
URochester launches interdisciplinary Department of Sound Arts and Engineering
The University of Rochester launches the Department of Sound Arts and Engineering, a new interdisciplinary academic department.
The Eastman-Rochester Chorus and Eastman Philharmonia Present Mendelssohn’s Beloved “Elijah”
Dr. William Weinert will conduct his final Eastman performance on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Kodak Hall. Joshua Conyers to sing the title role.
Music in Action: Inside Eastman’s Partnership with the Mary Cariola Center
At the Mary Cariola Center, Eastman students discover how music can support learning, connection, and joy in unexpected ways.
Highlighted Eastman Concerts & Events: April & May 2026
Eastman closes the semester with a vibrant range of free and ticketed events!
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Emily Freeman Brown ’89E (DMA)
Congratulations to Emily Freeman Brown ’89E (DMA) on receiving the 2026 Conductor’s Award from The Alice M. Ditson Fund of Columbia University. Established in 1945,…
Brena Zhao
Congratulations to Eastman first-year PhD Theory student Brena Zhao for winning the 2026 Presser Graduate Music Award. This prestigious honor supports exceptional graduate music students with the potential…
Paul David Flood
APRIL 14, 2026 | Congratulations to Eastman PhD Musicology candidate Paul David Flood on his appointment as Assistant Professor of Musicology at the University of…
Eastman Students and Alumni Win 2026 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award
The ASCAP Foundation has announced the 2026 recipients of the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award, with works selected by a panel of ASCAP composer…
James Jeffrey
Congratulations to organist James Jeffrey for recently winning First Prize in the National Undergraduate Organ Competition, held in Ottumwa, IA. He received a $3,500 award…
Steven Dong
Congratulations to DMA piano student Steven Dong for winning First Prize at the Lewisville Lake Symphony International Piano Competition, held last month at the University…
Jerome Bell
APRIL 8, 2026 | Congratulations to Jerome Bell, a PhD candidate in Music Theory, on his appointment as Assistant Professor of Music Theory at the…
Eastman Students Win 2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition
Congratulations to three Eastman students who were named among the 13 winners of the 2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Competition: Harrison Kim, clarinet; Jennelle Williams,…
Zekai Liu ’23E, ’25E (MM)
Congratulations to Eastman PhD candidate Zekai Liu ’23E, ’25E (MM) for being a recipient of two prestigious awards in Music Theory. His paper, titled “Keyboard…
Jordan Oney
Congratulations to bass-baritone and second year Eastman student Jordan Oney for being selected as one of four winners in the 2025-2026 Schmidt Vocal Competition Undergraduate…
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