Michael Unger, DMA, 2013 Originally from Toronto, Michael Unger holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts with Performers’ Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, where he was a student and teaching assistant of David Higgs and William Porter, and recipient of the school’s Jerald C. Graue Musicology Fellowship. He is a multiple award-winning performer who appears…
Baljinder Sekhon, PhD, 2013 The music of Baljinder Sekhon has been presented in over 500 concerts in twenty-six countries. From works for large ensemble to solo works to electronic music, Sekhon’s music demonstrates a wide range of genres and styles. His works have been performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Seoul Arts Center (Korea), and…
Johannes Müller Stosch, DMA, 2008 German-born conductor Johannes Müller Stosch serves as conductor of the Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony at California State University, Long Beach as well as Associate Dean for the College of the Arts. In 2017 the Bob Cole Conservatory Symphony played in Germany and the Czech Republic for sold-out venues and toured South Korea…
Erik Elmgren, MM, 2017 Erik Elmgren believes that the role of artists in our society is to stand in the gaps of cultural, social, and ideological differences and create musical experiences that reaffirm our connection to our shared humanity. As an educator, writer, and saxophonist, Erik seeks to create artistic spaces grounded in belonging, trust,…
Townsend Plant, DMA, 2008 Townsend Plant has spent over 20 years as an arts administrator, consultant, educator, performer and composer. In 2015 he was appointed Associate Dean for Enrollment Management & Student Life at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where he oversees Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar and Student Affairs, and is a…
Caitleen Kahn, MM, 2015 Soprano and arts administrator Caitleen Kahn is the Executive Director and co-founder of LYNX Project, a nonprofit amplifying diverse voices and connecting communities through art song. She has spearheaded LYNX’s initiatives in performance and arts education, including the Amplify Series, a collaboration between the autism community and classical composers, and Composition of…
Ian Quinn, PhD, 2004 Ian Quinn is a music theorist studying the cognitive foundations of human music-making, with a particular focus on song. After Eastman he spent time at the University of Chicago’s Department of Music as a postdoc and the University of Oregon’s School of Music as a member of the theory faculty. He joined…
LeadershipTo inspire humanity — through music and education. Senior Leadership National Council Management Structure Senior Leadership Eastman’s Joan and Martin Messinger Dean is Jamal J. Rossi. His support includes Eastman’s senior leadership staff and a National Council. John HainSenior Associate Dean of Academic and Student AffairsReinhild SteingröverAssociate Dean of Faculty AffairsCrystal Sellers BattleAssociate Dean of…
By Raffi Wright Continuing our preview posts highlighting new offerings for Summer@Eastman 2022, Summer@Eastman Marketing Assistant Raffi Wright sat down with Gaelen McCormick to discuss one of the two courses Gaelen will be teaching this summer: Peak Performance Skills – ONLINE. In this six-week online course, students will explore the audition process, learn how to…
Futaba Niekawa, DMA, 2013 Known for her verve and sensitivity, Japanese pianist Futaba Niekawa pushes the boundaries of her artistry as a soloist and collaborative pianist across genres and disciplines. She has performed throughout the United States, Canada, England, Spain, Taiwan, and Japan and to date has released five recordings (PARMA Recordings, Petrichor Records), and her live…
