RISING STARS AT EASTMAN

ROCHESTER, NY – Several young string players from the Eastman School of Music have been quietly stealing center stage in recent months, showcasing their tremendous talent and training. The students, all undergraduates, have received high honors at a variety of international competitions – leading to some exciting performance opportunities. British cellist Guy Johnston, 19, who…

EASTMAN TROMBONE CHOIR NAMED TOP GROUP IN 2001 INTERNATIONAL TROMBONE ASSOCIATION REMINGTON TROMBONE CHOIR COMPETITION

ROCHESTER, NY — The Eastman Trombone Choir, directed by Professor John Marcellus, recently learned that it won first place in the 2001 International Trombone Association Remington Trombone Choir Competition. The competition, held in February, is named for Emory Remington, who taught trombone at Eastman for nearly 50 years and is recognized as one of the…

JOHN WILLIAMS TO LEAD EASTMAN PHILHARMONIA

ROCHESTER, NY – A bit of Hollywood comes to Rochester later this month when John Williams, the Oscar- and Grammy Award-winning musician best known for composing the music for many of the biggest films in movie history, pays a visit to the Eastman School of Music. He will guest conduct the School’s premier orchestra, the…

EASTMAN ANNOUNCES SUMMER SESSION 2001

ROCHESTER, NY – Again this summer, the Eastman School of Music (located in Rochester, NY) will offer an exciting array of summer institutes, classes, and workshops for college students, music teachers, and professional musicians through its annual Summer Session, which runs from June 25-August 3. Led by nearly 50 Eastman faculty members and prominent guest…