Several graduates of the Eastman School of Music, along with Sara Gazarek, Eastman’s newly appointed Associate Professor of Jazz Voice, have received nominations in the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.’s 66th GRAMMY Awards: Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance Third Coast Percussion including Sean Connors ’04E, percussion, Between Breaths Roomful Of Teeth…
Originally published in the September 2023 issue of Notes, Eastman’s alumni magazine. When cellist and pianist Scott Lykins ’09E, ’11E (MM) completed his undergraduate degree at Eastman in 2009, he realized he needed to earn money over the summer instead of attending the usual summer music training festivals. He planned a return to his hometown…
Eastman School of Music, at the University of Rochester, announces the new Advanced Diploma in Concertmaster Studies, providing intensive and focused study with Juliana Athayde, Associate Professor of Violin and Concertmaster for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO). The Advanced Diploma, open for current applications and to begin in Fall 2024, includes intensive study of solo…
Profile by Alexander Tada ’24E John Hasselback III, a current doctoral candidate in jazz trumpet performance at the Eastman School of Music, recalls being sick on a birthday in elementary school when his parents insisted on taking him to a concert. “I didn’t want to be at this thing,” he recalls. “Then I heard the…
We are excited to welcome a wide-ranging group of guest artists and lecturers to the Eastman campus this month! Keep reading for information about each event and visit esm.rochester.edu/events for further details. All events are free and open to the public. Jon Christopher Nelson, composer EMuSE Composition Symposium: Thursday, November 2 at 3:30 PM…
Gene Dobbs Bradford Executive Director, Savannah Music Festival Class of ’89E BIOGRAPHY Gene Dobbs Bradford joined Savannah Music Festival as Executive Director in February 2022. He previously served as the President and CEO of Jazz St. Louis for 23 years, where he led an $8.5 million capital campaign as well as the expansion of education…
Leading Through Research and Scholarship Enhancing the University’s national and international reputation as preeminent R1 institution through groundbreaking research, robust scholarship, and expert knowledge creation. Detailed information about the recommendations in this priority can be found on pages 12-14. Reimaging Education A tireless exploration of practice-based innovation that enhances effective pedagogy, challenges systemic barriers, and…
Determine Our Path for Eastman’s Second Century As Eastman embarks on its second century, guided by our mission, values, and principles, Eastman must boldly and thoughtfully reevaluate everything we do and how we do it. A changing music landscape as well as issues of equity and inclusion; social and racial justice; increased technology in music;…
At an early October opera rehearsal in the Eastman School of Music’s black box theater, Rihanna’s “This is What You Came For” blasts over the speakers and a group of opera singers are clapping, snapping their fingers, strutting, and using jazz hands to the beat in a mini dance routine. It was a warm-up exercise…
Eastman’s Second Century of Music Leadership and Excellence 2023-30 Strategic PlanIntroduction Statement As part of the University of Rochester strategic planning, individual schools created school-specific strategic plans using pre-identified, University-wide “areas of impact”. Eastman’s Second Century of Music Leadership and Excellence, represents Eastman’s plan, which compliments the University of Rochester plan, Boundless Possibility: 2030. Eastman’s…