2021 was the year that Eastman returned to campus, with in-person classes, events, and concerts. Itâs also the year that Eastman began its centennial with many memorable events ⊠and many more to come in 2022. Our series of photographs of the highlights of 2021 tell the story of this year, from saying goodbye to…
During this Centennial celebration of Eastmanâs 100 years of making music, Professor of Violin RenĂ©e Jolles and Assistant Professor of Accompanying Chiao-Wen Cheng take a step towards shaping the next 100 years for Eastman with a program dedicated to celebrating another Centennialâ100 years since womenâs suffrage had been granted. Although postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions…
Hi! My name is JoĂ«lla Becker and I am a senior cello performance Major and candidate for the Arts Leadership Certificate Program (ALP). As part of my ALP, I will complete two paid internships. My first internship concluded at the end of August and I started my second this semester. Both have been amazing experiences…
Professor of Piano Tony Caramia: exploring music of 1921 âI just come up with an idea, and see where it takes me,â says Professor of Piano Tony Caramia when asked about his process for creating a recital program. His âletâs seeâ approach has stood him in good stead over the years; he is well-known for…
Hello! My name is Lauren Case and I am currently a senior pursuing a dual degree at Eastman and the University of Rochester studying Vocal Performance and Neuroscience. Any time I meet a prospective student who is considering a dual degree, I get lots of questions about what life is like studying at both Eastman…
Aubrie J. Willaert, ’05E (MM) Named Executive Director of Advancement for Eastman School of Music We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Aubrie J. Willaert â05E (MM) and DMA (ABD) as the new Executive Director of Advancement for the Eastman School of Music effective August 1, 2021. The role is a homecoming for Aubrie, an Eastman alumna who earned…
Thanks to a partnership of the Eastman School of Music, radio station WGMC Jazz90.1 FM, and the Moyle Family, listeners can once again enjoy two Rochester broadcasting legends: announcer and jazz authority Will Moyle, and his interview show Essence of Jazz, which ran during the 1970s and featured a Whoâs Who of jazz artists. Starting…
My name is Janae Gaddy, and I am a first-year Double Bass Performance major studying with Professor James VanDemark. As a student who has not only navigated the âunknownsâ of the college transition process, but also the unique experience of attending a music school during COVID-19, I am often asked about my school experience thus…
In March, Chamber Music America (CMA), the national network for ensemble music professionals, announced the appointment of Eastman Assistant Professor Mimi Hwang as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. A member of the Executive Committee and Vice President since 2018, Mimi also served on the CMA Board from 1990 to 1997. As a…