Jeffrey Gray Instructor of Orchestral Repertory, Low Brass DEPARTMENTWoodwinds, Brass, & PercussionCONTACT INFOEmail Mr. GrayBIOGRAPHY Jeffrey Gray joined the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in 2011 as bass trombonist. He previously held the same position with the Grant Park Orchestra of Chicago from 2003-2014, and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra from 2000-2011. Mr. Gray received a Bachelor…
Originally published in the September 2023 issue of Notes, Eastman’s alumni magazine. Thirty years ago, trombonist Todd Lowery ’90E, ’93E (MM) moved to Tokyo for what was only to be a single year, following his marriage to Chandra Fortune ’92E, a Japanese American pianist he met while they were students at the Eastman School of Music.…
Grants hosted by Eastman and the University should have documented approval of the Dean and ESM Executive Director of Finance & Administration prior to application. Such approvals are gathered and maintained in our internal systems (IORA) with the assistance of ESM Finance and University grants administration. In addition to documenting ESM’s formal support of the…
Several graduates of the Eastman School of Music, along with Sara Gazarek, Eastman’s newly appointed Associate Professor of Jazz Voice, have received nominations in the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.’s 66th GRAMMY Awards: Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance Third Coast Percussion including Sean Connors ’04E, percussion, Between Breaths Roomful Of Teeth…
Originally published in the September 2023 issue of Notes, Eastman’s alumni magazine. When cellist and pianist Scott Lykins ’09E, ’11E (MM) completed his undergraduate degree at Eastman in 2009, he realized he needed to earn money over the summer instead of attending the usual summer music training festivals. He planned a return to his hometown…
Eastman School of Music, at the University of Rochester, announces the new Advanced Diploma in Concertmaster Studies, providing intensive and focused study with Juliana Athayde, Associate Professor of Violin and Concertmaster for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). The Advanced Diploma, open for current applications and to begin in Fall 2024, includes intensive study of solo…
Profile by Alexander Tada ’24E John Hasselback III, a current doctoral candidate in jazz trumpet performance at the Eastman School of Music, recalls being sick on a birthday in elementary school when his parents insisted on taking him to a concert. “I didn’t want to be at this thing,” he recalls. “Then I heard the…
We are excited to welcome a wide-ranging group of guest artists and lecturers to the Eastman campus this month! Keep reading for information about each event and visit esm.rochester.edu/events for further details. All events are free and open to the public. Jon Christopher Nelson, composer EMuSE Composition Symposium: Thursday, November 2 at 3:30 PM…
Gene Dobbs Bradford Executive Director, Savannah Music Festival Class of ’89E BIOGRAPHY Gene Dobbs Bradford joined Savannah Music Festival as Executive Director in February 2022. He previously served as the President and CEO of Jazz St. Louis for 23 years, where he led an $8.5 million capital campaign as well as the expansion of education…
Leading Through Research and Scholarship Enhancing the University’s national and international reputation as preeminent R1 institution through groundbreaking research, robust scholarship, and expert knowledge creation. Detailed information about the recommendations in this priority can be found on pages 12-14. Reimaging Education A tireless exploration of practice-based innovation that enhances effective pedagogy, challenges systemic barriers, and…