There have been many incredible Eastman professors throughout the years. Only a few ever get to experience the wonder of their students reaching the top of their craft because of their instruction; fewer still are so revered that their names become synonymous with an institution or idea for all time. Professor Rayburn Wright was one…
Six Eastman School of Music voice students and six piano and accompanying students will compete in the school’s 34th annual Jessie Kneisel Lieder Competition starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, in Kilbourn Hall. This year’s adjudicator is acclaimed tenor Anthony Dean Griffey, who joins the school’s faculty in the fall as Professor of Voice. …
Summer@Eastman director Sylvie Beaudette recently interviewed Nan Gullo Bassett, director of the ECMS Harp Workshop, a staple of our summer programming. How long have you been teaching in Rochester? How have things changed in terms of pedagogy, repertoire, and instruments through these years? I came to Eastman to work on my DMA in Harp, which…
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.) Violin Virtuoso Bin Huang Appointed to Eastman School of Music Faculty (The Violin Channel 4/22/2015) The Eastman School of Music, at the University of Rochester has…
Today’s post was written by Amy Skjerseth, a recent graduate of Eastman. Her tips will help you get to know the city of Rochester, and give you the insider view on some fun things to look forward to. Thanks Amy! *** Things to do near the Eastman Campus On the block surrounding Eastman, there is…
