2021 was the year that Eastman returned to campus, with in-person classes, events, and concerts. It’s also the year that Eastman began its centennial with many memorable events … and many more to come in 2022. Our series of photographs of the highlights of 2021 tell the story of this year, from saying goodbye to…
Media Only: Katey Padden, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator, (585)451-8492, kpadden@esm.rochester.edu The Eastman School of Music has been approved for a $15,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support a commission project as part of the School’s Centennial year. This project will feature a new work by Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Anthony Davis, with a libretto…
Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.) Eastman School goes online for January, postpones performances – WXXI News (WXXI News 01/08/2022) The University of Rochester announced that all classes this month will…
Wellness at Eastman is a monthly seminar series from Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) featuring artists and clinicians speaking to physical and mental wellness for performing artists. Inspired by the Healthy Conservatoires movement in Europe, presentation topics this year include: the benefits of warming up and cooling down; peak performance on stage, nutrition’s effect on performing; incorporating mindfulness…
Priscilla Yuen Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano DEPARTMENTPiano AccompanyingCONTACT INFOEmail Prof. YuenBIOGRAPHY Pianist Priscilla Yuen enjoys a rich and varied career as a soloist, collaborator, teacher and administrator. Currently a faculty member at the Eastman School of Music, Ms. Yuen regularly supports instrumentalists and vocalists from across the Eastman community as they prepare for recitals, competitions and…
Irina Lupines Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano ECMS Instructor in Piano DEPARTMENTSPiano AccompanyingCONTACT INFOEmail Prof. LupinesBIOGRAPHY Irina Lupines has built a diversified career as collaborative pianist, vocal and instrumental coach, and teacher. She has an active performing schedule as a chamber musician and recitalist and is a frequent performer at the Eastman Summer Concert Series,…
The Eastman Faculty Artist Series announces 11 performances for the Spring 2022 semester, an opportunity for our world-renowned and internationally acclaimed faculty members to demonstrate their virtuosity and artistry in Eastman’s stunning concert venues. “It’s always a pleasure to begin a new season of showcasing Eastman’s world-class musicians and composers in our Faculty Artist Series,”…
Chiao-Wen Cheng Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano DEPARTMENTPiano AccompanyingCONTACT INFOEmail Prof. ChengBIOGRAPHY A versatile musician and educator, Taiwanese pianist Chiao-Wen Cheng has performed as soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician in major venues throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Cheng has become a sought-after collaborative partner through her sensitive playing, vibrant sound colors, and detailed…
General Policies and Information for Graduate Students 2024 Presser Award Information 2024 Presser Grad Music Award – announcement Graduate Scholarship and Assistantship Policies 2024-2025 Graduate Scholarship and Stipend Policies How to request a different distribution of your tuition scholarship The tuition scholarship portion of a graduate award is typically split 50/50 over the fall and…
Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.) Eastman series brings musicians from around the world to Rochester – WXXI News (WXXI News 12/25/2021) A concert series from the Eastman School of Music…