For “Eastman Presents” and similar
On April 18, award-winning composer Lisa Bielawa works with Eastman to gather students, faculty, and the local Rochester community to celebrate the diversity of artistic life in Rochester.
Eastman School of Music welcomes visionary composer Lisa Bielawa for a residency throughout the 2025-26 academic year.
As Eastman’s fall semester marches on, please join us for a wonderful range of free and ticketed performances!
Eastman alumnus Michael Frazier partners with violist Jordan Bak and ESSO for the world premiere of his ‘los quetzales’—a vibrant new concerto inspired by the resplendent quetzal and born from collaboration and rhythmic vitality.
Soundtrax is proud to offer free daytime speaker sessions alongside rarely performed (ticketed) concerts, aligning with George Eastman’s mission of enriching community life.
Highlights include collaborations with Terence Blanchard at Eastman’s inaugural Soundtrax Film-Music Festival, a performance of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s “Nonet,” and the return of the Young Musicians Institute.
The Faculty Artist Series presents Eastman’s internationally celebrated faculty with a platform to showcase their exceptional artistry.
Eastman School of Music will welcome four distinguished visiting conductors to lead Eastman’s Wind Ensemble and Wind Orchestra concerts during fall 2025.
Eastman is excited to host its second “Celebration of Women in Jazz” this fall! This event is led by our award-winning Jazz faculty members Christine Jensen and Sara Gazarek.