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…
Current Musicology StudentsAmanda PetersonSTUDENT PROFILE Amanda (she/her) holds B.A. degrees in music and English literature from Franklin & Marshall College. As an undergraduate Amanda was awarded the Adams & Gustafson Music Achievement Award which is given to two Franklin & Marshall music scholars each year for excellence in music performance. As a flautist, she has…
Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicAthena Zhang Athena Zhang is a freshman at Eastman School of Music, double majoring in Composition and Organ Performance with Prof. David Higgs. In 2024, she was a finalist for the East Carolina Music & Art Education Fund Organ Competition and L. Cameron Johnson Memorial Organ Competition. Athena has also…
Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicCamden Hulsey Camden Hulsey is a 1st year undergraduate in the studio of David Higgs pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Applied Music in Organ Performance at The Eastman School of Music in Rochester New York. Camden began his organ journey at the age of 15 when his former piano teacher,…
Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicAli Santos Ali Santos is a doctoral student at the Eastman School of Music, where she also earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Organ Performance studying with David Higgs. While at Eastman, she served as production assistant for the Memorial Art Gallery’s Third Thursday concert series and continuo accompanist…
