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.) Steve Gadd leads list of Eastman School of Music graduates with 2021 GRAMMY … – RochesterFirst (RochesterFirst 12/07/2021) The Eastman School of World, one of…
Welcome to Eastman Multiple offices at the Eastman School of Music have been working together to plan an exciting New Student Orientation just for you! New Student Orientation is required and is full of important information, placement exams, and fun events. Please contact the Office for Student Activities by phone at 585.274.1106 or e-mail studentactivities@esm.rochester.edu with general questions about…
John Beck A graduate of the Eastman School, John Beck returned to teach percussion from 1964 to 2008. Beck’s career as a performer and teacher includes posts as percussionist, timpanist, marimba soloist with the United States Marine Band (1955-59); principal percussionist with the Rochester Philharmonic (1959-62); and timpanist for the Rochester Philharmonic (1962-2002). He has…
Upstate New York Music College Fair The Eastman School of Music, in collaboration with The Juilliard School and Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, and Dance will co-host the Upstate New York Music College Fair on Monday, October 16th from 5:00-7:00PM. Students can register to attend here. This college fair is designed for students who are…
Cherry Beauregard Cherry Beauregard, professor of tuba at the Eastman School, received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, and his master’s and doctoral degrees from Eastman. After completing his undergraduate degree, Dr. Beauregard joined the Bavarian State Opera Orchestra. In 1962, he returned to Rochester to begin his graduate degree studies at Eastman, and…
International ApplicantsEastman’s student body includes approximately 25% international students, who come from 30 different countries including China, S. Korea, Hong Kong, Canada and from Europe and South America. International applicants are considered for admission and scholarship on the same basis as U.S. citizens.English Proficiency Requirements Pursuing a professional music degree in the United States involves…
Accreditation The University of Rochester is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Other university affiliations are found at www.rochester.edu/aboutus/other.html. The National Association of Schools of Music is an association of post-secondary music schools in the United States and the principal U.S. accreditor for higher education in music. Quick LinksWelcome Leadership National…
Eastman HistoryBeginnings and Renewals Industrialist and philanthropist George Eastman, founder of Eastman Kodak Company, established the Eastman School of Music in 1921 as the first professional school of the University of Rochester. Through the efforts of Eastman, Howard Hanson (Eastman Director from 1924-1964), and University President Rush Rhees, the Eastman School became an innovator in…
Mission and VisionVisionTo inspire humanity — through music and educationMission The Eastman School of Music strives: To create a musical community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity. To give students an intensive professional education in their musical disciplines. To prepare students with a solid foundation in music and an expansive education in…
Wayne Barlow Wayne Barlow (1912-1996), professor emeritus of composition, entered the Eastman School in 1930 and received his graduate and undergraduate degrees. In 1937, he was awarded a Ph.D. in music (composition) here, becoming the first person in the United States to receive such a degree. He also spent time at the University of Southern…