Carey Kirkpatrick Instructor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. KirkpatrickBIOGRAPHY Carey Kirkpatrick is a veteran communications specialist. Following marketing and PR roles with the Rochester Philharmonic, New World Symphony, and Houston Symphony, Carey joined Texas-based media startup CultureMap.com as director of marketing, seeing the site through state-wide market launches. In 2014, Carey founded CKP,…
Gallery of Honorees The Eastman Artist Award is bestowed upon individuals who have achieved great success in their chosen art and have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Eastman School of Music. 2002 Marian McPartland, jazz pianist 2000 Louis Ouzer, photographer Quick LinksWelcome Leadership National Council Mission and Vision Eastman Strategic Plan Community Engagement Eastman History…
Gallery of Honorees Honorary degrees are granted to those of great scholarly or artistic achievement. They must be approved by the Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees, the President of the University, and the Board of Trustees. For a complete list of honorary degrees awarded by the University of Rochester, including PhDs in Music, please click here. 2017…
Gallery of Honorees This award is made solely on the criteria of effective teaching and recognizes a full-time faculty member who, by means of unusually effective teaching, has contributed significantly as a performer, composer, or teacher to the education of students. 2022-2023 Matthew Curlee and Christel Thielmann 2021-2022 Paul O’Dette 2020-2021 James VanDemark 2019-2020 Mark…
Gallery of Honorees With the Luminary Award, the Eastman School of Music recognizes individuals who have given extraordinary service to music and the arts at the community and national levels. The award’s design is taken from the round window at the top of the staircase in the Eastman School’s Main Hall, seen by generations of…
Distinguished Alumni Awards The Eastman School of Music Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed at the discretion of the dean upon alumni who embody the essence of the Eastman experience by demonstrating exceptional musicianship, scholarship, and leadership in the arts. 2022 Kevin Puts ’94E, ’99E (DMA) 2021 Kelly Hall-Tompkins BM ’93 2020 Barbara Smith MM ’43 2019…
Gallery of Honorees Established in 2008, the Dean’s Medal recognizes extraordinary service, philanthropy, and leadership to the School, and dedication and commitment that inspire others to take leadership roles at the University. Individuals, families, associations, corporations, or foundations may be recognized. It is among the highest honors given by the School. 2024 Joan Beal 2017…
Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT) is delighted to announce its 2023-2024 season, which offers a diverse lineup of works. In the fall, EOT will perform A Double Bill: Mythology Through a New Lens!, which features Jake Heggie’s To Hell and Back (2006) and Nkeiru Okoye’s We’ve Got Our Eye on You (2016). The winter production is…
Eastman School of Music We are proud to present you with these exceptional award winners. Dean’s Medal Established in 2008, the Dean’s Medal recognizes extraordinary service, philanthropy, and leadership to the School, and dedication and commitment that inspire others to take leadership roles at the University. Individuals, families, associations, corporations, or foundations may be recognized.…
The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) celebrates its 20th Anniversary from June 23 to July 1, 2023, across multiple venues in downtown Rochester, including concert spaces at the Eastman School of Music. This year’s lineup will feature numerous musicians from the Eastman and ECMS communities.