Horn StudioAliza SmallSTUDENT PROFILE Aliza Small is a first year horn performance major from Fairfax, Virginia. Prior to joining the Eastman Horn Studio, Aliza studied with James Nickel and was a member of the National Symphony Orchestra Youth Fellowship Program, through which she performed with chamber ensembles, observed and played in NSO rehearsals. Aliza was…
Horn StudioAidan KochSTUDENT PROFILE A native of Boise, Idaho, Aidan is a first-year horn performance major at the Eastman School of Music, where he studies with W. Peter Kurau and Stephen Laifer. During high school, he participated in the NAfME All-Northwest Band and served as principal horn of the Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and the…
Horn StudioAlex GagneSTUDENT PROFILE From Saint Charles, Illinois, Alex Gagne is a first-year undergraduate student studying Horn Performance at the Eastman School of Music. Alongside their musical studies, Alex is pursuing a dual degree in Brain and Cognitive Sciences/Neuroscience at the University of Rochester, interested in how music can impact cognitive development and help people…
Horn StudioMaggie EidelSTUDENT PROFILE Maggie Eidel is a first-year horn performance major from Toms River, New Jersey. Prior to joining the Eastman Horn Studio, Maggie studied with Evan Young and Amy-Larkey Emelionoff. Maggie was a member of the Eastern Wind Symphony Youth Band for five years, and spent multiple years in NJ All-State ensembles. Maggie…
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…
