Golden Jubilee: Mikhail Kopelman and Students Bring the Soul of Russian String Quartet to Eastman
Professor of Violin Mikhail Kopelman goes down memory lane to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his string quartet career.
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Eastman School of Music Announces the Paul R. Judy Ensemble Incubator Program for String Quartets
Starting fall 2027, Eastman will offer a tuition-free Advanced Diploma in String Chamber Music Performance. Students enrolled in this intensive one-year program will work closely with the Grammy-winning Ying Quartet.
A Win-Win: Joseph Johnson Returns to Kilbourn to Share the Stage with Students
Professor Joseph Johnson brings students to the stage for a faculty recital featuring bold music, living composers, and a Shostakovich finale.
Gateways Music Festival’s 2026 Fall Festival Expands the Sound—and the Story—of Classical Music
George Taylor, Herb Smith, Kersten Stevens, Ric’key Pageot, and more lead a constellation of artists taking center stage in Rochester to explore new possibilities in classical music.
Introducing Distinguished Guest Artists of Double Bass Blake Hinson and Michael Martin
Double bassists Blake Hinson and Michael Martin will join the Eastman faculty as visiting instructors for the 2026-27 academic year.
Eastman School of Music Announces Brett Shurtliffe as Visiting Instructor of Double Bass for 2026-27 Academic Year
Eastman alum Brett Shurtliffe ’01E returns to his alma mater as visiting instructor of double bass, starting in fall 2026.
The Eastman School of Music Presents 11th Annual Holocaust Remembrance Concert
Eastman School of Music faculty members and students will observe Yom HaShoah by presenting a concert on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall.
Eastman School of Music Announces New Associate Professor of Harp
Eastman announces internationally acclaimed artist Bridget Kibbey has been named associate professor of harp, appointed to begin in fall 2026.
Eastman School of Music Alumni & Faculty Receive Nominations in the 68th GRAMMY Awards
Congratulations to all members of the Eastman community who have been nominated in the 68th GRAMMY Awards.