The DMA Minor in Composition

A student wishing to minor in composition must receive explicit permission to do so from the composition department. Such permission is granted only on the basis of review by that department of three or four works by the student. The minor will be a course of study assembled by the faculty which will consist of…

MM and DMA degrees in Composition

This document lays out academic requirements and policies for the MM and DMA degrees in Composition at the Eastman School. A companion document provides similar information for students pursuing MA and Ph.D. degrees in composition. The academic policies which apply to MM and DMA degrees are found at https://esm.rochester.edu/registrar/policy/06-00/ , which is the Graduate Professional…

MA and PhD degrees in Composition

This document lays out academic requirements and policies for the MA and PhD degrees in Composition at the Eastman School. A companion document provides similar information for students pursuing MM and DMA degrees in composition. Contents General information Academic advisement Timelines for Completion of Degrees The MA degree MA degree requirements The MA thesis The…

Eastman School of Music Announces 10 New Faculty Members

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to announce ten new full-time faculty appointments for the 2022-2023 academic year:            Crystal Sellers Battle; Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion, Director of the George Walker Center for Equity and Inclusion, Professor of Music Leadership Octavio Cardenas, Assistant Professor of Opera Alison d’Amato, Associate…

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Associate Professor of Organ

Nathan Laube Associate Professor of Organ DEPARTMENTOrgan, Sacred Music, and Historical KeyboardsCONTACT INFOEmail Professor LaubeBIOGRAPHY Nathan Laube is a leading performer and pedagogue who is beloved around the world.  His extensive recital career includes major venues spanning four continents, with appearances at the Vienna Konzerthaus, the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, the Berlin Philharmonie, the Maison Radio France…

Resources for Families

Site under construction: More information will be available soon! In the meantime, visit our Resources for Students page for helpful information.  Navigating the college difference There are many differences between academic accommodations at the k-12 level and accommodations at the higher ed level. These resources will help clarify that difference. Families of ECMS students should…

Recommended Syllabus Statement

Eastman faculty are strongly encouraged to include an accommodation statement in their syllabi. Accommodations must be made even in the event that this statement does not appear or there is no syllabus. Here is an example of an Eastman specific statement: Eastman is committed to fostering a welcoming, encouraging, and empowering environment where students with…

Disability Resources for Faculty

Access the Disability Resources Instructor Portal  The DR Instructor Portal is designed for instructors to easily view and manage accommodation requests for students with disabilities. By logging in, faculty members are able to: View a list of all students with accommodations in their course(s) Search and sort students by course Search students by type of…

Resources for Students

Disability Specific Academic Success Strategies For students currently registered with Office of Disability Resources, log in to the DR Student Portal to request faculty notification letters and to schedule exams. LOG IN NOW To learn how to use the DR Student Portal, please see the tutorials. How to Initially Request Academic Accommodations Complete the Application FormThis…