The Arts Is gospel music losing its Black roots? November 15, 2022 Musicologist Cory Hunter identifies a notable contemporary shift in the century-old musical form.
University News Recent honors highlight Rochester faculty’s professional achievements November 2, 2022 Several University of Rochester faculty members have received awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement.
Campus & Community Movers and shakers: Welcoming the Class of 2026 to campus August 24, 2022 In a return to move-in-day tradition, more than 1,600 students at the College and the Eastman School of Music embarked on their Rochester experience this week.
Campus & Community Class of 2026 shows increases among underrepresented groups June 6, 2022 Incoming students at the College and at Eastman will arrive in August from more than 40 countries and 44 states.
In Photos Gateways Music Festival Orchestra makes Carnegie debut April 25, 2022 The Gateways Orchestra, which appeared as part of the 2021–22 season, was the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra presented by Carnegie Hall in its history.
The Arts Taking a page from poetry to understand the music April 18, 2022 Music theorist Matt BaileyShea explores the interrelationship between poetry, lyrics, and music in a new book.
The Arts Nearing its eighth decade, a modern musical invention remains cutting edge April 14, 2022 When the Eastman Wind Ensemble was founded at the Eastman School of Music in 1952, it launched a movement in wind music.
Campus & Community Blinded in an accident, guitar student finds community at Eastman April 13, 2022 Eshaan Sood ’25, a first-year jazz guitar student at Eastman blinded in an accident in 2015, finds support and community among his teachers and peers.
University News University of Rochester plans in-person, institution-wide commencement ceremony January 18, 2022 A new ceremony on May 13 will kick off a weekend of events to celebrate the academic achievements of all members of the Class of 2022.
The Arts Through war and peace, the bands—complete with Eastman alumni—play on November 10, 2021 On Veterans Day, we honor those who serve their country, including Eastman School of Music alumni who have played in US military ensembles through the decades.