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Oct 7th-13th: National Coming Out Day at Eastman
On Friday, October 10th, 2003, National Coming Out Day was observed at the Eastman School Of Music, planned and coordinated by the Eastman Pride Network…
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September 30th-October 6th: The dynamite plot
On October 1st, 1960, a plot to dynamite the Eastman School was discovered and thwarted by local law enforcement officials.
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Sibley’s Oldest Treasure: The Rochester Codex (ca. 1070–1103)
This unique manuscript dates from the late 11th century (ca. 1017–1103) and is a compilation of treatises on the medieval arts of arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy, commonly known as the medieval quadrivium
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Celebrating Allan Schindler (1944–2018): A Retrospective on His 80th
On the occasion of what would have been Dr. Schindler’s 80th birthday, we look back on his career and present a celebration of his life and lasting contributions as a composer, teacher, and musician.
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June 26th-July 3rd: Opening of the ESM’s first Summer Session
On the morning of Monday, June 26th, 1922, the Eastman School’s first-ever summer session opened its doors to students
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March 13th-19th: Rossini’s “The Italian Girl in Algiers”
On March 19th, 1971, Rossini’s opera The Italian Girl in Algiers (L’Italiana in Algeri) opened in the Eastman Theater for a two-night run.
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March 6th-12th: “Stravinsky Week” at Eastman
Five days in March, 1966 were officially known as “Stravinsky Week” at the Eastman School of Music, when composer Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) was in residence by invitation of Director Walter Hendl.
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February 27th-March 5th: New Eastman Symphony
On the evening of Monday, March 2nd, 1998, a unique student orchestra gave a concert under Brad Lubman’s direction in Kilbourn Hall.
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February 20th-26th: Symphony by William Grant Still
It seems appropriate during Black History Month to take note of a performance given in Kilbourn Hall on the evening of February 23rd, 1939, of a new Symphony by William Grant Still (1895-1978)
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February 6th-13th: Eastman Wind Ensemble debut concert
On February 8th, 1953, the Eastman Wind Ensemble made its public debut with a concert in Kilbourn Hall
