Saxophone StudioYuyang ZhengMASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Born and raised in Ningbo, China, Yuyang Zheng was admitted to the Eastman School of Music to continue his studies in saxophone under the guidance of Prof. Chien-Kwan Lin. He also became a member of the Eastman Saxophone Project and the Eastman Woodwind Ensemble. After four years of study…
Saxophone StudioIsaac BooneMASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Isaac Boone is a saxophonist, music educator, and composer originally from Hanover, IN. He is currently pursuing his Master of Music in Saxophone Performance and Literature and an Arts Leadership Certificate at the Eastman School of Music, where he serves as a teaching assistant in saxophone and music theory.…
Saxophone StudioZachary CostelloMASTER OF MUSICSTUDENT PROFILE Zachary Costello is an award-winning saxophonist dedicated to breaking down barriers between performers and audiences through accessible, engaging, and immersive musical experiences. Born in South Korea and raised in Maryland, United States, he has received national and international recognition for his artistry, most recently being named a Yamaha Young…
Piano Accompanying GraduatesYuhan WangPiano Accompanying Yuhan Wang, born in Sichuan, China, began her piano studies at the age of six. She is currently pursuing her Master of Music degree in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music, where she studies with Dr. Andrew Harley and serves as a Graduate Assistant in…
Piano Accompanying StudioChaeeun LeePiano Accompanying Chaeeun Lee was born in Incheon, South Korea. She started playing the piano at the age of 6 with her debut performance at the age of 11. She received her Bachelor’s degree in piano performance from Texas Christian University with full piano scholarship under the tutelage of Dr. Michael Bukhman.…
Piano Accompanying GraduatesDerek HamerslyPiano Accompanying Derek Hamersly began his piano studies at age 8 in Santa Cruz, California. Graduating from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) with University Honors in 2019, he received both a B.F.A. in Piano Performance and a B.S. in Physics. His former instructors include Dr. Susan Bruckner, Dr. Hanna Wu Li, Dr. Dimitri…
Piano Accompanying StudioCalvin GusePiano Accompanying Pianist Calvin Guse is in his first year pursuing his DMA in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music, studying with Dr. Andrew Harley. A native of Wisconsin, he completed his undergraduate studies at UW-Madison in 2022, where he obtained degrees in piano performance and mathematics.…
Piano Accompanying GraduatesAndrew ChenPiano Accompanying Taiwanese-American pianist Andrew Chen is currently pursuing his MM degree in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music under the direction of Dr. Andrew Harley, holding graduate assistantships in vocal and instrumental accompanying in addition to an assistantship with the Eastman Opera Theatre. He studied piano…
Piano Accompanying GraduatesZeLin HuangPiano Accompanying ZeLin Huang was born in China and began playing the piano at an early age, studying with Dr. Huijun Zeng, Belarusian pianist Katia Rorova, Professor Yewei Huang, and Professor Jialin Zhang. In 2018, he studied in the Piano Department of the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou, graduating with the…
Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicJames Jeffery James Jeffery is a senior undergraduate Organ Performance major in the studio of David Higgs at the Eastman School of Music. The winner of the 2025 Robert and Nancy Powell Scholarship Competition, James is Assistant Organist at Christ Church Rochester, NY, playing the magnificent 1776 Casparini replica and…
