The Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is excited to announce that säje, the two-time GRAMMY®-nominated vocal jazz ensemble featuring newly appointed Associate Professor of Jazz Voice Sara Gazarek – will make their Rochester debut in Eastman’s Kilbourn Hall on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. säje (rhymes with beige) is,…
The December 8 concert by the Eastman-Rochester Chorus, Eastman Chorale, and Eastman School Symphony Orchestra under William Weinert will present an exciting rediscovery: a rare performance of a large-scale choral work by a fascinating and important female composer. Dame Ethel Mary Smyth (1858-1944) was not an obscure figure during her lifetime, but her road to…
The Eastman Percussion Ensemble (EPE) recently traveled to Shanghai, China to perform in the International Percussion Education Association (IPEA) Festival! We sat down with Professor of Percussion Michael Burritt, who leads the prestigious ensemble, to reflect on this amazing experience and talk about the benefits of performing outside of Eastman. The Percussion ensemble recently performed…
Financial Aid at EastmanFAFSA Simplification The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application and delivery system is changing for 2024-25. Our Eastman FAFSA Code is 008124. Complete the 2024-25 FAFSA here – (https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa). FAFSA Simplification refers to a variety of changes to both the process of completing the FAFSA and the determination of student…
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. Any Eastman Presents series artist who is offering a free masterclass will be included in this list, but their corresponding concert is ticketed.…
On November 30, a “single eight-armed organism” invades Eastman, when the GRAMMY-winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion performs on the Kilbourn Concert Series. That vivid description of the group comes from the New York Times and is typical of the widespread acclaim Third Coast Percussion has received. This busy ensemble’s recent history includes several concert tours,…
Piano Accompanying StudioJeongmin Oak Piano AccompanyingSTUDENT PROFILE Korean pianist Jeongmin Oak is currently pursuing her first-year Master of Music degree in Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music at the Eastman School of Music, under the direction of Dr. Harley. She started her solo piano training at the age of 5 and since then she has received a number…
Piano Accompanying StudioHuiping CaiPiano AccompanyingSTUDENT PROFILE Charismatic and popular with audiences in recital and concerto settings, Huiping Cai is an engaging pianist renowned for her lyricism, musicality, and formidable technique. After winning First Prize, Best Concerto Award, and Best Recital Award at the 2017 Philadelphia International Piano Competition, she also won first prizes at the…
The Eastman School of Music is pleased to highlight some of the concerts and events taking place at Eastman this December. Presenting a wide range of events featuring internationally accomplished faculty and guest artists in addition to world-class student ensembles, these concerts will be held in Eastman’s stunning performance spaces: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre,…
Jeffrey Gray Instructor of Orchestral Repertory, Low Brass DEPARTMENTWoodwinds, Brass, & PercussionCONTACT INFOEmail Mr. GrayBIOGRAPHY Jeffrey Gray joined the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in 2011 as bass trombonist. He previously held the same position with the Grant Park Orchestra of Chicago from 2003-2014, and the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra from 2000-2011. Mr. Gray received a Bachelor…
