Conductors

Mark Scatterday Donald Hunsberger A. Clyde Roller Frederick Fennell Mark Scatterday Mark Davis Scatterday is Professor of Conducting at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music and conductor of the Eastman Wind Ensemble. Scatterday joined a prestigious line of conductors in the past sixty-plus years of the internationally famed ensemble – Frederick Fennell, Clyde…

The Eastman Wind Ensemble Celebrates 70 Years

In January 2023, The Eastman Wind Ensemble celebrated the 70th anniversary of this groundbreaking organization and concept. The celebration included: Wednesday, January 25 The Eastman Wind Orchestra in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre performed a program of works considered to be repertoire staples of the EWE’s founder, Dr. Frederick Fennell ‘37E, ‘39E (MS). Pieces included…

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Carey Kirkpatrick 2023

Instructor of Music Leadership

Carey Kirkpatrick Instructor of  Music Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Ms. KirkpatrickBIOGRAPHY Carey Kirkpatrick is a veteran communications specialist. Following marketing and PR roles with the Rochester Philharmonic, New World Symphony, and Houston Symphony, Carey joined Texas-based media startup CultureMap.com as director of marketing, seeing the site through state-wide market launches. In 2014, Carey founded CKP,…

Eastman Artist Award

Gallery of Honorees The Eastman Artist Award is bestowed upon individuals who have achieved great success in their chosen art and have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Eastman School of Music. 2002 Marian McPartland, jazz pianist 2000 Louis Ouzer, photographer Quick LinksWelcome Leadership National Council Mission and Vision Eastman Strategic Plan Community Engagement Eastman History…

Honorary Degrees

Gallery of Honorees Honorary degrees are granted to those of great scholarly or artistic achievement. They must be approved by the Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees, the President of the University, and the Board of Trustees. For a complete list of honorary degrees awarded by the University of Rochester, including PhDs in Music, please click here. 2017…

Eisenhart Award for Excellence of Teaching

Gallery of Honorees This award is made solely on the criteria of effective teaching and recognizes a full-time faculty member who, by means of unusually effective teaching, has contributed significantly as a performer, composer, or teacher to the education of students. 2022-2023 Matthew Curlee and Christel Thielmann 2021-2022 Paul O’Dette 2020-2021 James VanDemark 2019-2020 Mark…

Luminary Award

Gallery of Honorees With the Luminary Award, the Eastman School of Music recognizes individuals who have given extraordinary service to music and the arts at the community and national levels. The award’s design is taken from the round window at the top of the staircase in the Eastman School’s Main Hall, seen by generations of…

Distinguished Alumni and Alumni Achievement Awards

Distinguished Alumni Awards The Eastman School of Music Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed at the discretion of the dean upon alumni who embody the essence of the Eastman experience by demonstrating exceptional musicianship, scholarship, and leadership in the arts. 2024 Alexa Tarantino ’14E 2022 Kevin Puts ’94E, ’99E (DMA) 2021 Kelly Hall-Tompkins BM ’93 2020 Barbara…