Current Musicology StudentsJessie MillerSTUDENT PROFILE Jessie Miller is a first-year M.A. student in the Musicology department at the Eastman School of Music. She graduated magna cum laude with a B.M. in Violin Performance from Butler University, and her undergraduate thesis was written on the intersection of the work concept and oral transmission in opera. She…
Music Teaching & LearningEmily EvansDMA in Music Teaching & LearningSTUDENT PROFILE Emily Evans is a first year DMA student in music education. She earned a B.M. in Choral Music Education from University of Kentucky and a M.M. in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance from East Carolina University. Emily has taught high school choir and AP Music…
Music Teaching & LearningYutong LiuPhD in Music Teaching & LearningSTUDENT PROFILE Yutong Liu is a first year PhD student in music education. She holds a B.A. and a M.A. in Music Education from the Central Conservatory of Music. Since 2019, Yutong has been teaching K–5 general music in both private and public elementary schools, as…
Saxophone StudioYunfei XieMASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Yunfei Xie is currently a graduate student pursuing an MM degree under Professor Chien-Kwan Lin. He is a classical saxophone soloist, chamber musician, and experienced band player. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in performance from the University of Toronto, with Professor Wallace Halladay. During his more than 10 years…
Saxophone StudioSongyue GeMASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Songyue Ge is a saxophonist from China and a first-year Master of Music student in Saxophone Performance at the Eastman School of Music, where he studies with Professor Chien-Kwan Lin. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree in Saxophone Performance from Soochow University School of Music, studying under Dr.…
Saxophone StudioMuzi LiMASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Muzi Li, from China, is currently studying at the Eastman School of Music under the guidance of International saxophonist Chien-Kwan Lin. Prior to this, he completed his middle school and undergraduate education at the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM), where he trained under renowned mentors, including saxophonist Qun Gai…
Saxophone StudioLiam McQuadeBACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Liam McQuade is a freshman saxophonist from Long Island, NY, studying at the Eastman School of Music under Professor Chien-Kwan Lin. He is pursuing a dual degree in Music Education and Economics. Liam has been fortunate to participate in many festivals and ensembles for classical and jazz, both at…
Saxophone StudioKarolina ShraderBACHELOR OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Karolina “Koko” Shrader is a first-year student originally from Helotes, Texas, pursuing a bachelor of music education and a degree in saxophone performance at the Eastman School of Music under Professor Chien-Kwan Lin. Karolina has previously studied saxophone with Dr. Gilbert Garza of Texas A&M University Kingsville, and studied…
Current Musicology StudentsAlex DurrSTUDENT PROFILE Alex Durr is a first year M.A. in Musicology Student from Chappaqua, New York. He graduated from the State University of New York at Fredonia in 2025 with a BA in English and Minors in Music, Film Studies, and Communications. Alex was closely involved with the Classical Guitar Society at…
Current Musicology StudentsDelaney SutherlandSTUDENT PROFILE Current first-year M.A. student in Musicology, Delaney Sutherland holds a B.M. in Horn Performance and additional certificates in Business Ethics and Legal Studies from the University of Denver. Upon graduation, they received the senior Outstanding Academic Achievement award from the Lamont School of Music. A dedicated performer, Delaney has performed…
