Horn StudioSarah ChouSTUDENT PROFILE Born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, Sarah Chou is a first-year college student pursuing dual degrees in French horn performance at the Eastman School of Music and Business at the University of Rochester. She studies with Professor W. Peter Kurau and has received guidance from Stefan Dohr, Joachim Pöltl, Paul van…
EMuSE Teaching AssistantKo Muramatsu Ko Muramatsu is a Japanese composer pursuing a Ph.D. at the Eastman School of Music. He graduated at the top of his class with a Bachelor’s degree in composition from Nihon University College of Art, where he was awarded a merit-based scholarship. He earned a master’s degree in composition at New…
EMuSE Teaching AssistantMatthew Lam Born and raised in Hong Kong, Matthew Lam is an active composer of acoustic and electroacoustic music and an enthusiast of contemporary music style. His goal is to explore and experiment on a wide array of sounds and timbre, especially with contemporary instrumental techniques and electronics. His recent interests include saturation…
EMuSE Teaching AssistantIan T. Jones Composer and percussionist Ian T. Jones writes atmospheric, rhythmically driven music featuring colorful orchestration and electronics or electronic-inspired compositional techniques. His music aims to tackle topics in psychology, social issues, and otherwise unremarkable moments of life. Ian’s work includes acoustic, electroacoustic, and film music, and has been performed across the…
EMuSE Teaching AssistantTucker Johnson Tucker Johnson is a composer, technologist, and educator based in Brockport, NY. His musical practice includes works for soloists, ensembles, and electronic media, including pieces designed for indoor and outdoor installation. He seeks to create highly organized systems to build connections between philosophy, design, and personal experience. Many of his works…
EMuSE Teaching AssistantAnak Baiharn Anak Baiharn is a composer with a fascination for a diverse array of musical styles. He enjoys composing music that engages with and transforms pre-existing musical works. Anak has collaborated with a range of ensembles, festivals, and organizations, and has participated in several music programs and competitions. These include the 81st…
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…
