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Kara LaMoure Instructor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. LaMoureBIOGRAPHY Kara LaMoure approaches her work as a bassoonist from many angles–as a performer, educator, creative, and chamber music specialist. Since 2016, LaMoure has been solo bassoonist with WindSync, one of North America’s most active and acclaimed wind quintets. She has performed at venues including…
Collaborative performances by OSSIA New Music, the student-run new music organization at the Eastman School of Music, and BIODANCE, a contemporary dance company based in Rochester, will examine the topic of climate change and the merging of technology and nature. Using movement, music, and interactive technology, the performances on August 23 and 24, both at…
As a new school year approaches, we are pleased to highlight some of the concerts and events taking place at Eastman this September and October. Presenting a wide range of events featuring internationally accomplished faculty and guest artists in addition to world-class student ensembles, these events will be held in Eastman’s stunning performance spaces: Kodak…
Todd Frazier System Director, Center for Performing Arts Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital Class of ’92E BIOGRAPHY Todd is a composer and arts advocate. He is Director of Houston Methodist Hospital’s System Center for Performing Arts Medicine (CPAM). The Mission of CPAM is to effectively translate the collaborative potential of arts and medicine to the…
Jennifer A. Cable Professor of Music and Coordinator of Vocal Studies, University of Richmond Class of ’83E (MM), ’89E (DMA) BIOGRAPHY Jennifer Cable earned her Doctor of Musical Arts (1989) and Master of Music (1983) degrees from Eastman and her Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin College in 1981. Post-graduate studies included the Aspen Music Festival,…
George N. Abraham Professor Emeritus of Hematology/Oncology in the Department of Medicine Professor Emeritus in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pediatrics BIOGRAPHY A native of Geneva, NY, George Abraham graduated from Hobart College in 1959 with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics and chemistry, and received the…
The Eastman School of Music is excited to announce the Faculty Artist Series for the fall 2023 semester, an opportunity for our world-renowned and internationally acclaimed faculty members to demonstrate their virtuosity and artistry in Eastman’s spectacular performance venues. The exciting array of concerts includes: Friday, September 1, 2023 | Hatch Recital Hall, 7:30…
Joan Beal Retired Studio Recording Vocalist and Vocal Contractor Class of ’84E BIOGRAPHY Joan Beal sang in the Los Angeles recording studios for 30 years, appearing on hundreds of film and television scores, albums, and commercials. She was vocal contractor and choral director for many composers, including Mark Isham, Christopher Lennertz, and her husband, fellow…
Eastman School of Music National CouncilAbout Established in 2008, the National Council of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester is the volunteer advisory group that works with Eastman’s Joan and Martin Messinger Dean and the Executive Director of Eastman Advancement. The National Council comprises approximately 25 members (alumni, parents, and friends)…