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Eastman School Of Music

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585-274-1000

Mission Statement:

The Eastman School of Music strives:

 - To create a musical community that is rich with cultural, social, and intellectual diversity.

 - To give the student an intensive professional education in his or her musical discipline.

 - To prepare each student with a solid foundation in music and an expansive education in the liberal arts.

 - To develop an informed and inquiring mind that enables each graduate to engage the fundamental issues of his or her art and to become an effective cultural leader in society.

 - And, through its community and continuing education programs, to offer the highest quality music instruction and performance opportunities for students of all ages.


Upcoming Events at Eastman School Of Music

Clark Residency: American Brass Quintet

Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Rochester, NY
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Eastman at Washington Square Concert Series: Music from 100 Years Ago

Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 at 12:15pm
First Universalist Church
Rochester, NY
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Eastman Philharmonia and Eastman-Rochester Chorus

Friday, Dec 6, 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Rochester, NY
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Eastman at Washington Square Concert Series: Daphne Piano Trio

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 at 12:15pm
First Universalist Church
Rochester, NY
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Brunch with Santa!

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 11:00am
Max Of Eastman Place
Rochester, NY
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Elf in Concert (PG)

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 2:00pm
Kodak Hall
Rochester, NY
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Elf in Concert (PG)

Elf in Concert (PG)

Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 at 7:00pm
Kodak Hall
Rochester, NY
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Elf in Concert (PG)

Eastman-Ranlet Series - Ying Quartet

Sunday, Jan 26, 2025 at 3:00pm
Kilbourn Hall
Rochester, NY
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Eastman Piano Series - Alexandre Kantorow

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 at 7:30pm
Kilbourn Hall
Rochester, NY
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Kilbourn Concert Series - Fred Hersch Trio

Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 at 7:30pm
Kilbourn Hall
Rochester, NY
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Eastman Piano Series - Haochen Zhang

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 7:30pm
Kilbourn Hall
Rochester, NY
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Kodak Hall Series - Mountain Stage with Kathy Mattea

Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 7:00pm
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Rochester, NY
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Kilbourn Concert Series - Ladysmith Black Mumbazo

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 at 3:00pm
Kilbourn Hall
Rochester, NY
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Eastman-Ranlet Series - Ying Quartet

Sunday, Mar 30, 2025 at 3:00pm
Kilbourn Hall
Rochester, NY
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Recent News

Eastmans Welcomes American Brass Quintet through Clark Residency on December 3, 2024

James E. Clark Chamber Music Residency Kevin Cobb, trumpet Brandon Ridenour, trumpet Eric Reed, horn Hillary Simms, trombone John D. Rojak, bass trombone The American Brass Quintet is internationally recognized as one of the premier…

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Valerie Coleman in Residence at Eastman for Glenn E. Watkins Lecture Series: November 6-8, 2024

Internationally acclaimed, Grammy®-nominated composer and flutist Valerie Coleman will be the Eastman School of Music’s 2024 Glenn E. Watkins Lecture Series guest speaker. Coleman will be on campus from November 6-8, 2024, with public…

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Eastman Community Music School Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Eastman at Washington Square Series

Eastman Community Music School (ECMS) is proud to celebrate the 30th season of its annual Eastman@Washington Square concert series. These weekly performances, held at 12:15 p.m. in the First Universalist Church of Rochester every Thursday from late…

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Eastman School of Music Announces '24-25 Orchestra Season Led by Renowned Conductors

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, announces that its 2024-2025 orchestra season will feature an incredible array of gifted guest conductors. This includes returning guests and several alumni, many names familiar to both the…

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Announcing the Newly Designated Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center

The region’s sole program blending music, arts, health care, and research to advance healing is now called Eastman Performing Arts Medicine Center. The transdisciplinary center synthesizes the resources and artistic expertise of the…

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Eastman Opera Theatre Announces 2024-2025 Season: The 21st Century

Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT) is delighted to announce its 2024-2025 season, The 21st Century, featuring operas primarily written in the last 25 years. “These works not only push the envelope of what we consider opera, they will invite, engage…

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Eastman School of Music Announces 2024-2025 Eastman Presents Season

The Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is pleased to announce several details of the 2024-25 Eastman Presents season. The concerts are organized into five categories: the Kilbourn Concert Series, the Eastman Piano Series, the…

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Eastman School of Music Announces Five New Faculty Members

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to announce five new full-time faculty appointments for the 2024-25 academic year: David Bowlin, Professor of Violin Joseph Johnson, Associate Professor of Cello…

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Eastman School of Music Hosts Finals of the Lenya Competition on May 4, 2024

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music has named the ten exceptional singing actors who will compete for a top prize of $25,000 in the final round of the 26th annual Lenya Competition, the internationally renowned theatrical singing contest. The finals…

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The Eastman School of Music Presents Ninth Annual Holocaust Remembrance Concert: 'A Time to Remember…'

Rochester, NY -- Eastman School of Music faculty members and students will join the worldwide observance of Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) by presenting a concert titled “A Time to Remember…” at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn…

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Eastman Opera Theatre Presents: 'Dialogues des Carmelites' at Kodak Hall

Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT) presents Francis Poulenc’s haunting Dialogues des Carmélites, in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. This quasi-historical opera, with music by Poulenc and libretto by Georges Bernanos, is set in Paris at the…

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Eastman School of Music to Host Three-Day Harp Residency with Catherine Michel and Andrew Chan

The Harp Department at Eastman School of Music is pleased to host a three-day residency with international harpists Catherine Michel and Andrew Chan from March 28-30, 2024. These distinguished artists come to Rochester from Paris, France and…

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ECMS Creates Chorus for Adults with Dementia and Caregivers

The Eastman Community Music School (ECMS), together with support from Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) and the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), announce the launch of ENCORE, a large intergenerational chorus to benefit both…

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Eastman School of Music Faculty Artist Series: Spring 2024

The Eastman Faculty Artist Series announces an exciting lineup of performances for the Spring 2024 semester, taking place in Eastman’s Kilbourn Hall and Hatch Recital Hall, featuring our internationally acclaimed faculty members. Saturday,…

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Eastman School Of Music Concerts And Events: December 2023

The Eastman School of Music is pleased to highlight some of the concerts taking place at Eastman this December 2023. All are free and open to the public: Eastman Wind Ensemble | DEC 4 | 7:30 PM | Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre The Eastman Wind…

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Eastman School of Music Announces a New Advanced Diploma in Concertmaster Studies

Eastman School of Music, at the University of Rochester, announces the new Advanced Diploma in Concertmaster Studies, providing intensive and focused study with Juliana Athayde, Associate Professor of Violin and Concertmaster for the Rochester…

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Eastman Hosts 2023 Music College Fair with Juilliard and Ithaca College

WHAT: The Upstate New York Music College Fair is designed for students who are interested in music and the arts — attendees will meet admissions representatives to learn about top colleges, universities, and arts programs from up to 45…

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Eastman School Of Music Concerts And Events: November 2023

The Eastman School of Music is pleased to highlight some of the concerts and events taking place at Eastman this November 2023: Eastman Opera Theatre presents “A Double Bill: Mythology Through a New Lens!” | NOV 2-5 | Various Times |…

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Eastman Organ Events – Fall 2023

The Eastman School of Music is excited to announce our calendar of organ events for the fall 2023 semester. Recurring series include 'Tuesday Pipes' at Christ Church and 'Going for Baroque' on Sundays at the Memorial Art Gallery. The “Third…

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Eastman Concerts and Events: September and October 2023

As a new school year approaches, we are pleased to highlight some of the concerts and events taking place at the Eastman School of Music this September and October. SEPTEMBER 2023 Eastman Piano Series: Yunchan Lim | SEP. 17 | 3:00 PM | Kodak…

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Eastman School of Music Faculty Artist Series: Fall 2023

Eastman School of Music Faculty Artist Series: Fall 2023 The Eastman Faculty Artist Series announces 16 performances for the Fall 2023 semester, all taking place in Eastman’s spectacular performance venues and featuring our internationally…

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Eastman School Of Music to Host and Perform in Rochester Fringe

Eastman to Host and Perform in Rochester Fringe Faculty members, students and alumni from the Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, will be featured at several venues in and around downtown Rochester during the twelfth annual…

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Eastman School of Music Announces 12 New Faculty Members

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is proud to announce 12 new full-time faculty appointments for the 2023-24 academic year: Justin Benavidez, Associate Professor of Tuba Joella Bitter, Assistant Professor of…

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Eastman School Of Music Announces 2023-2024 Eastman Presents Season

The Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is pleased to announce several details of the 2023-2024 Eastman Presents season. Tickets to all listed concerts are on sale now at EastmanTheatre.org. “We now embark on the journey…

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Eastman School of Music Appoints Sara Gazarek: New Jazz Voice Degree

Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, announces the launch of a newly conceived Jazz Voice track in the undergraduate Jazz and Contemporary Media degree program. To lead and design this new program, Eastman has appointed Sara…

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Eastman Opera Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Season

Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT) is delighted to announce its 2023-2024 season, which offers a diverse lineup of works: NOV 2-5, 2023 | Kilbourn Hall | A Double Bill: Mythology Through a New Lens! - Jake Heggie: To Hell and Back (2006) - Nkeiru…

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Eastman School of Music - CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival

The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) celebrates its 20th Anniversary from June 23 to July 1, 2023, across multiple venues in downtown Rochester, including Eastman’s magnificent halls: Kodak, Hatch and Kilbourn, along with the…

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Electroacoustic Music Studios at Eastman (EMuSE) Appoints New Director

The Eastman Audio Research Studio (EARS) emerged from the Eastman Computer Music Center, founded by Allan Schindler in 1981, as a platform for research, experimentation and realization of new music and sound art at the Eastman School of Music.…

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Lotte Lenya Competition Celebrates 25 Years: Alumni Gala Concert and Competition at Eastman School of Music

Eastman School of Music will host the final round of the Kurt Weill Foundation’s Lotte Lenya Competition, as well as its 25th Anniversary Gala Concert, on Saturday, April 29, 2023 as part of a celebratory weekend of events at the Lenya…

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Eastman School of Music Holds its 98th Graduation Ceremony

The annual graduation ceremony for Eastman School of Music bachelor’s and master’s degree students will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The Saturday ceremony is for students receiving…

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Gateways Music Festival Announces Succession Plans For New Leadership

Today, in association with Eastman School of Music, Gateways Music Festival – a national organization dedicated to connecting and supporting professional classical musicians of African descent – announced succession plans for its new…

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Eastman School Of Music Presents: April 2023 Concerts

Eastman Presents: April 2023 Concerts Looking ahead to the Eastman School of Music’s remaining Eastman Presents concerts for spring 2023, we are pleased to showcase globally celebrated visiting artists, as well as our renowned faculty…

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Eastman Opera Presents First Spanish Opera! March 30 - April 2, 2023

For the first time in Eastman Opera Theatre’s history, an opera sung entirely in Spanish (with English supertitles) is coming to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Daniel Catán’s Florencia en el Amazonas (1996), inspired by Nobel…

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Eastman School Of Music - Host Composer Han Lash ‘04E in Residency as Howard Hanson Visiting Professor of Composition

Eastman School of Music welcomes back composer Han Lash ‘04E (they/them) for a Spring residency from March 13-17, 2023. Hailed by The New York Times for writing music that is “striking and resourceful . . . handsomely brooding,”…

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Eastman School of Music Alumni Win in the 65th GRAMMY Awards

Three graduates of the Eastman School of Music were winners in the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.’s 65th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 5, 2023: Renée Fleming, Kevin Puts and Bob Ludwig. -Best Classical…

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Eastman School of Music to Host the Inaugural Context Conference:Contextualizing Equity and Inclusion in Music

Eastman School of Music, at the University of Rochester, is proud to announce that it will host the inaugural Context Conference: Contextualizing Equity and Inclusion in Music on November 3-4, 2023, in Rochester, NY. Conference Host Dr. Crystal…

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Eastman School Of Music - Gateways Music Festival Welcomes Vice President and Chief Development Officer

Gateways Music Festival Welcomes Vice President & Chief Development Officer Gateways Music Festival in association with Eastman School of Music, at the University of Rochester, has appointed Jaye Lopez Van Soest to the organization’s…

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Eastman School of Music presents a Black History Month Recital on FEB9: Feat. Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins

The Black Students Union at Eastman presents “Sounds of History,” a Black History Month recital, on Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall, featuring a guest performance by celebrated violinist and ESM alum Kelly…

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Eastman School Of Music : February - March 2023 Concerts

Looking ahead to Eastman School of Music’s February and March Eastman Presents concerts, we are pleased to present a wide range of events featuring internationally accomplished guest artists. FEBRUARY 2023 Batman (1989) in Concert: Friday,…

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Eastman School of Music : Alumni Jeffrey Zeigler and Malcolm J.Merriweather to Perform in Morning Chamber Music Series

The Eastman School of Music is excited to announce its Morning Chamber Music Series for Spring 2023. These concerts will take place on Saturdays at 11:00 AM in Hatch Recital Hall, featuring alumni guests: -FEB 4, 11 AM: Award winning cellist…

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Eastman School Of Music Of The University Of Rochester And Affiliated Organizations Receive Grants From The National Endowment For The Arts

The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester and affiliated organizations are pleased to announce three grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) totaling $70,000. The grantees are Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) in…

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Eastman School Of Music : Gateways Music Festival Announces the Nationally Syndicated 'Gateways Radio'

Gateways Music Festival, in association with Eastman School of Music, announced the inaugural season of Gateways Radio on January 2, 2023. The mission of Gateways Music Festival is to connect and support professional classical musicians of African…

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Eastman Wind Ensemble Celebrates 70 Years Of Artistry, Innovation, And Leadership : Performances, Lectures, And Conducting Masterclasses In January 2023

The Eastman Wind Ensemble (EWE) – America’s leading wind ensemble and pioneering force in the symphonic wind band movement throughout the world – is poised to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding with a week of…

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Eastman School Of Music Faculty Artist Series: Spring 2023

The Eastman Faculty Artist Series announces nine performances for the Spring 2023 semester, all taking place in Eastman’s Kilbourn Hall and featuring our internationally acclaimed faculty members! SAT February 4 | 7:30 PM (Pre-concert talk…

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Eastman Presents Lviv Orchestra: In Collaboration with RocMaidan and UFCU

Eastman Presents: Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine: In Collaboration with RocMaidan and the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union Eastman School of Music, of the University of Rochester, is pleased to announce a special performance in…

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Eastman School Of Music: Gateways Music Festival Receives $1.2M Grant from The Bay And PaulFoundations

Gateways Music Festival in association with Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester is pleased to announce that Gateways Music Festival has received a $1.2M grant from the New York City-based Bay & Paul Foundations. The Bay &…

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Generous Gift Establishes A Deanship And Fellowship At Eastman

Robert O. “Robin” Lehman, an internationally renowned Rochester-based glass artist and documentary filmmaker, has established the Marie Rolf Dean of Graduate Studies Endowed Fund at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of…

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