Crystal Sellers Battle Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion Professor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Dr. Sellers BattleBIOGRAPHY Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle previously served as the Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA before coming to Eastman in June 2022. In her role, Crystal works…
Here are some select recent clippings showing the variety of hits/mentions identifying musicians and scholars as Eastman School of Music alumni, faculty or students. (Note: Some links may have expired.) Donate Musical Instruments at the Fest – Rochester International Jazz Festival | June 17 – 25, 2022 (Rochester International Jazz Festival | June 17…
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Specification Quick LinksOrgan, Sacred Music & Historical Keyboards Organ Study Audition Repertoire Harpsichord Study Sacred Music Study Instruments Events Current Students Files for Current Students Alumni Departments Main
Specification Quick LinksOrgan, Sacred Music & Historical Keyboards Organ Study Audition Repertoire Harpsichord Study Sacred Music Study Instruments Events Current Students Files for Current Students Alumni Departments Main
The Kilian and Caroline Schmitt Organ Recital Hall houses the custom-built Van Daalen organ. While students frequently perform their degree recitals on one of the many spectacular instruments in local churches, Schmitt Hall is Eastman’s premier on-campus space for lessons, workshops, and jury performances. The instrument has mechanical key action and electric stop action, and…
Toni Paz Instructor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. PazBIOGRAPHY Toni has spent over 25 years in the nonprofit industry as an agent of influence and change, engaging donors as a relationship-builder and mission connector. As a veteran in the profession, her passion is to deepen ties between individuals, foundations, corporations and volunteers with…
Melissa Ngan Instructor of Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. NganBIOGRAPHY Melissa Ngan cultivates personal and organizational growth through creative acts and collaborative practices. As Fifth House Ensemble’s Founder and Executive Director, Melissa drives the organization’s creative and training partnerships. She has led long-term projects with universities and conservatories nationwide that redefine the training process…
In the early Fall of 2006 it came to the attention of Kerala Snyder, Professor Emerita of Musicology at Eastman School of Music, that Carolyn and Noel Nilson of Sandisfield, Massachusetts were looking for a new home for their Hook & Hastings pipe organ. The organ had been purchased by the Nilsons through the Organ…
Media Only: Katey Padden, Public Relations and Social Media Coordinator, (585)451-8492, kpadden@esm.rochester.edu The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is back! Eastman School of Music (ESM) musicians — current students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as students and faculty from the Eastman Community Music School (ECMS) — will be appearing throughout the 2022 CGI Rochester…