The Eastman School of Music welcomes scholars from faculties of other universities to spend time studying with our faculty, administrators, staff, and students. Generally, a visiting appointment is a courtesy status, entitling the holder to library privileges and (in some cases) access to our classes and seminars (however, always subject to individual instructor approval). When…
Verne Reynolds, Professor Emeritus of Horn at the Eastman School of Music, died on June 28. A distinguished performer, composer, and teacher, Professor Reynolds was 84. Professor Reynolds was a member of several orchestras and ensembles, served on the faculty of several top music schools, and published more than 60 musical works. Many of his…
Stanley Hasty, Professor Emeritus of Clarinet at the Eastman School of Music, died Wednesday, June 22. He was 91 years old. One of the most highly regarded and successful clarinetists and teachers of his time, Professor Hasty held the position of principal clarinet in six major orchestras and served on the faculty of several of…
Local audiences will have the opportunity to see the next James Levine or Sarah Caldwell when several up-and-coming conductors take the baton in front of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra next month. The rising orchestral leaders will be participants in Eastman School of Music’s Summer Conducting Institute, an intensive five-day program with sessions on topics like…
Singers of all ages and abilities are again invited to take part in “Eastman Summer Sing,” a popular series of choral music reading sessions held Tuesday evenings in July at 7:30 p.m. in the Eastman School of Music’s Kilbourn Hall. Beginning July 5, participants can enjoy performing choral masterworks with others; scores are provided at the…
Richard Killmer, a concert oboist and professor of oboe at the Eastman School of Music, was named an Honorary Member of the International Double Reed Society. The honor is awarded to individuals who have made distinguished contributions within the double reed world. In a letter notifying Killmer of the honor, the Society’s Executive Secretary Norma…
The 19th annual World Music Concert featuring Mitzie Collins and Friends will take audiences on a musical tour of Korea, the United States, and the Balkans. This year’s performance, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, in the Eastman School of Music’s Kilbourn Hall, features instrumental music and dances from Korea, American country tunes on…
Drummer Michael Craig of Chili, trumpet player Joe Kozlowski of Penfield, and trombonist Brendan Lanighan of Williamsville are this year’s recipients of the Rochester International Jazz Festival/Eastman School of Music Scholarships. The three students will be recognized on Monday, June 13, during the annual Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival/ESM scholarships concert at 7 p.m. in…
East Wing Facade Standing on the stairs in Wolk Atrium, Dean Douglas Lowry welcomes the community to the new East Wing. View of Hatch Recital Hall from the stage into the audience. Looking down on Hatch Recital Hall from the balcony. British cellist Steven Isserlis instructs Jamie Clark during a master class for Eastman students.…
The opening of the Eastman East Wing in December 2010 was the culmination of a multi-year construction project and the realization of George Eastman’s original plan for the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester. Eastman, who founded the photo giant Eastman Kodak Company and the music school that bears his name, wanted…