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EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC

YOUR PASSION.
YOUR PATH.

YOUR FUTURE.

“E astman is a one-of-the-kind place where you
can receive incredible training and truly be
supported by everyone around you.” ADAM SADBERRY ’18

The Eastman School of Music is a comprehensive professional school of music with a
long tradition of excellence, offering the Bachelor of Music degree as well as master’s
and doctoral programs. The School prides itself on cultivating the highest levels of
artistry and scholarship among our students, along with in-depth musicianship and
entrepreneurial savvy.
What makes Eastman unique is that our world-class faculty bring all of these
facets together with their expertise in classical and jazz performance, composition,
conducting, film scoring, pedagogy, music theory, and musicology. Students
are immersed in a nurturing and personalized learning environment that
is unparalleled.

Eastman Philharmonia, directed by Neil Varon
on the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre stage

Our alumni graduate having gained a deep understanding of the music that they
perform, and the full range of skills necessary to succeed in their professional careers.
The result is that Eastman alumni are highly successful, and many go on to become
leaders and innovators in their respective fields.
This book offers profiles of several current students and recent alumni who demonstrate
the ways in which Eastman students are creating personalized paths through their
musical studies.
Learn more about what distinguishes Eastman as a global leader in musical
education on our website: EastmanSchoolofMusic.com

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Performance is at
the core of every
major at Eastman.

CONTENTS

Bachelor of Music- Degree Requirements.........5 Rochester Jazz Scene....................................... 20
Large Ensemble Participation.............................7 Chamber Music.................................................. 23
Jazz Studies- Curriculum Description.................8 Classes at the University of Rochester............ 25
Humanities Department.................................... 11 Opera Performance........................................... 27
Guest Artist Masterclass Opportunities........... 12 Concert Halls and Facilities.........................30-39
Student Ensembles.......................................14-15 The Composition Major...................................... 42
Additional Performance Opportunities.......16-17 The Musical Arts Major...................................... 44
List of Majors...................................................... 19 The Music Education Major............................... 47

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Music Academics............................................... 48 Faculty List....................................................62-63
The Arts Leadership Program (ALP) ...........50-51 Visit Eastman: Rochester, New York............64-65
Institute for Music Leadership.....................52-53 Fast Facts......................................................66-67
Beal Institute for Film Music and Applying to Eastman and Financial Aid.......68-69
Contemporary Media....................................54-55 Application Checklist......................................... 70
Majors and Minors at the
University of Rochester................................56-57
The Dual Degree Program............................58-59

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“C lasses at Eastman are wonderful. In my SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING CLASSES
experience, the class sizes are just right Basic Conducting II
so that you feel that you have colleagues Repertory Singers
but that you can still receive individual Secondary Harpsichord
attention if needed.” Organ Improvisation
Organ Department Colloquium
Music and Society: 800-1750
Schola Contorum
Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Aural Musicianship IV
Sacred Music Skills I
Stravinsky’s Paris

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APPLIED MUSIC (PERFORMANCE)

JULIAN PETRALLIA Class of 2019

Julian is from Chatham, Massachusetts and
is majoring in organ performance.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC CURRICULUM
The undergraduate curriculum at Eastman is designed to develop not only
students’ performance abilities, but also a strong intellectual perspective.
Core Curriculum for all Bachelor of Music students includes:
PERFORMANCE:
• 8 semesters of Applied Lessons
• Large Ensemble experience (2-8 semesters depending on the major)
• Chamber music (varies by instrument in the applied major)
• Keyboard proficiency (demonstrated through examination or through

successful completion of piano class)
MUSIC ACADEMICS:
• 5 semesters of written theory and aural musicianship
• 3 semesters of music history
• 1 upper division elective in either theory or music history
COLLOQUIUM:
• 1 semester presentation series that introduces students to the broad scope

of music and musicians at the Eastman School of Music
HUMANITIES/SCIENCE ELECTIVES:
• 1 semester of writing seminar
• 21 credits of coursework

“Eastman’s exceptional aural skills and theory
courses proved to be of limitless value. Students
learn to be musicians independent of their
instruments, in turn making a stronger musician.”

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“Eastman School Symphony Orchestra FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL CLASSES
(ESSO) has been an incredible Primary Violin: Professor Renée Jolles
experience... I had the opportunity to serve Intro to String Quartet
as rotating concertmaster this year and to Eastman Colloqium
share that position with two close friends.” Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Large Instrumental Ensemble
Musicianship I
Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Freshman Writing Seminar:
American Literature

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APPLIED MUSIC (PERFORMANCE)

ALEXANDRIA OTT Class of 2020

Alexandria is from Rochester, New York
and is majoring in violin performance.

ENSEMBLES AT EASTMAN
• Undergraduate students participate in large ensembles beginning

the first semester of their freshman year.
• With two rotations of each ensemble performing three to four

concerts each semester, undergraduates are able to gain
experience playing a great variety of parts.
• Recent ensemble tours include:
• Eastman Philharmonia at Lincoln Center for premiere of Kevin Putz’s

(BM ’94, DMA ’99) Letters from Georgia, with soloist Renée Fleming
(MM’83)
• Eastman Wind Ensembles Harmonie tour through Germany
and Austria
• Eastman Saxophone Project tour through mainland China

ZAC HAMMOND (BM ’14, Applied Music
and Arts Leadership Program Certificate)

Zac is the Principal Oboist of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.
“In order to be successful, a musician is required to do so much more
than just log hours in a practice room. You need to figure how to be
a businessperson, use new technology, network, build audiences,
manage money, etc. That kind of experience only comes from putting
yourself out there and trying new things.”
Read the complete interview in which Zac discusses his orchestral
audition process on the Eastman Admissions Blog.

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JAZZ STUDIES AND CONTEMPORARY MEDIA

LOGAN MOHR Class of 2019

Logan is from New Hope, Pennsylvania
and is majoring in jazz saxophone performance.

JAZZ STUDIES AT EASTMAN
• All jazz and contemporary media majors complete a curriculum

that is designed to give the student a comprehensive foundation
in jazz studies, performance, and writing.
• Class requirements include jazz history, jazz theory, composition
and arranging, jazz performance workshops, ensembles,
and lessons.
• Students are also encouraged to explore performance
opportunities outside of the curricular requirements.
• Jazz Forum meets once a week and is required for all jazz majors
regardless of instrument or degree level. It is a studio class led
as a master class for the entire department.

JOHN HOLLENBECK (BM ’90, Applied Music,
MM ’91, Jazz Studies)

John is a Grammy-nominated composer-performer,
and founder of the Claudia Quintet.
“E astman was a perfect balance of foundational training and
an experimental atmosphere. The theory classes inspired me
to compose; the ensembles were at such a high level that
my overall musicianship rose immensely. I know of no other
school where the standards in jazz and in classical music
are both so high.”

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“Learn to appreciate the challenges you are SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL SEMESTER
faced with here because it is an amazing Beginning American Sign Language
curriculum and we will leave here having Primary Jazz Saxophone: Professor Charles
all the tools needed to succeed.” Pillow
Jazz Workshop
Functional Jazz Piano
Piano Class
Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Aural Musicianship II
Jazz Department Forum

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“I’d say the most interesting non- FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING CLASSES
music class I’ve taken here so far is Presidential Rhetoric
Democratic Theory with Professor Intro to String Quartet
Glenn Mackin. It’s a Humanities Large Ensemble
course in which we discuss democracy Intermediate German
and its many forms.” Piano Class
Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Musicianship II
Primary Violin: Professor Federico Agostini
Democratic Theory

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APPLIED MUSIC (PERFORMANCE)

KATIE KNUDSVIG Class of 2020

Katie is from Fargo, North Dakota
and is majoring in violin performance.

EASTMAN HUMANITIES DEPARTMENT:
The Humanities Department functions like a small liberal arts
college within the Eastman School of Music by offering students
a broad range of intellectually stimulating courses in numerous
academic disciplines, including Anthropology, Art History, American
Studies, English, English as a Second Language, Film Studies,
French, German, History, Italian, Philosophy, Political Science,
Psychology, Visual Cultural Studies, as well as Gender and
Women’s Studies.
The vibrant intellectual culture of the Humanities Department
fosters a rich liberal arts education that supports Eastman students’
professional aspirations. The department’s full-time faculty provides
students with thorough knowledge of texts and ideas, skills in
critical analysis, and tools for clear expression.

“The professors in the Humanities
department are some of the most
passionate and interesting people
I’ve encountered here.”

Jonathan Baldo, Professor of English, receiving the
University’s Edward Peck Curtis Award for Excellence in

Undergraduate Teaching

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APPLIED MUISIC (PERFORMANCE)

ELLEN ROBERTSON Class of 2019

Ellen is from Murfreesboro, Tennessee
and is majoring in vocal performance.

“In December of my sophomore year, Joyce
DiDonato came to Eastman and gave a
performance of music from her album In War
and Peace …She encouraged the audience to think
about how we find peace in the midst of chaos …
her artistry and dedication to each piece was so
intense and detailed that it inspired me to find
something unique and worth sharing in every
piece I sing.”

MASTER CLASS: RENEÉ FLEMING (MM ‘83)
Eastman gives students the unique opportunity to learn
firsthand from people who are active in their musical
professions and who have valuable advice to offer
young musicians.
Eastman hosts numerous guest master classes each year
including visits by Distiguished Visiting Artists Renée Fleming
(2016-2020) and David Zinman (2017-2019).

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“I could not ask for a better voice studio. FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING CLASSES
Every single member is so talented and Repertory Singers
supportive of one another and I feel very Women’s Chorus
blessed to be a part of such a wonderful Elementary Italian
group of vocalists. I could also not have Secondary Piano
asked for a better voice teacher. … Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
We have an effective and fruitful Aural Musicianship II
working relationship.” Primary Voice:
Professor Jonathan Retzlaff

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EASTMAN Eastman Opera Theatre
ENSEMBLES Benjamin Britten’s Turn of the Screw

ORCHESTRAS
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
Eastman Philharmonia
Philharmonia Chamber Orchestra
WIND ENSEMBLES
Eastman Wind Orchestra
Eastman Wind Ensemble
CHORAL
Eastman Chorale
Eastman Repertory Singers
Eastman Rochester Chorus
Eastman Women’s Chorus
OPERA
Eastman Opera Theatre
JAZZ
Eastman Jazz Ensemble
Eastman New Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Lab Band
Eastman Studio Orchestra
Eastman Chamber Jazz Orchestra
NEW MUSIC
Musica Nova
EARLY MUSIC
Collegium Musicum
Schola Cantorum
WORLD MUSIC
Gamelan
Mbira Ensemble
STUDIO ENSEMBLES
Brass Guild
Eastman Horn Choir
Eastman Marimba Ensemble
Eastman Percussion Ensemble
Eastman Trombone Choir
Eastman Saxophone Project
Tuba Mirum

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New Jazz Ensemble, directed by
Dave Rivello, performing in Kilbourn Hall

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2017 Fischoff Senior Wind Division Gold Medal Winners,
FUEGO QUARTET

Erik Elmgren (MM’17), Harrison Clarke (MM’17),
Nicki Roman (DMA’18) and Gabriel Pique (MM’17)
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ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

In addition to their curricular ensemble requirements, Eastman students often take
advantage of their own performance opportunities in and around Rochester. These include
student-created groups, local festivals, and gigs through Eastman’s online gig service.

“O ne of my favorite performances was Break of Reality, a cello
and percussion band that formed during their undergraduate
years at Eastman. I’ve always loved music that fuses together
a variety of different genres.” — ROSE HEGELE ’16

Break of Reality

YUKI NUMATA RESNICK (BM ’03 Applied Music) 17

Yuki is a founder and co-director of Buffalo String Works, which provides
music lessons for children of refugee and immigrant families on the
west side of Buffalo, New York. A member of the Talea Ensemble, she is
a much sought-after performer of new music.
“I had a lot of terrific experiences at Eastman with contemporary music.
I played with the student-run ensemble, Ossia, which collaborated with
Alarm Will Sound in a recording of Steve Reich’s Desert Music. I also
played with conductor Brad Lubman’s school-based group, Musica Nova.
It was through Musica Nova that I had my first run-ins with the music of
John Zorn and Charles Wuorinen and I haven’t looked back since!”

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Eastman offers the
Bachelor of Music

degree with
these majors:

Applied Music
Composition
Jazz Studies and
Contemporary Media

Performance | Writing

Music Education

General | Instrumental | Vocal

Musical Arts
Theory

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JAZZ STUDIES AND CONTEMPORARY MEDIA

ABE NOURI Class of 2018

Abe is from Harrisonburg, Virginia
and is majoring in jazz studies.
“R ochester is full of musicians, music appreciators, festivals,
venues, and recording studios. Bands and solo acts play
year-round, all around town, and when I am not performing,
I find myself going to hear my friends and soon-to-be friends
play shows almost every weekend and even weeknights.”

XEROX ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Held annually on and around the Eastman School of Music
campus, the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival is a 9
day jazz festival which draws hundreds of thousands (nearly
205,000 in 2016). There were over 350 concerts performed
at 19 venues during the 2016 festival. Many Eastman
students perform as a part of this festival every year. For more
information visit www.rochesterjazz.com.

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“I love the coursework here at Eastman FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL CLASSES
because it is intellectually stimulating Primary Jazz Trombone: Professor
while being enjoyable at the same time.” Mark Kellogg
Eastman Colloquium
Jazz Styles and Analysis
Aural Musicianship I
Basic Jazz Theory and Aural Skills
Freshman Writing:
The Politics of Personhood
Piano Class
Trombone Choir
New Jazz Ensemble
Model Composition and Tonal Analysis

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“The chamber music curriculum is an SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING CLASSES
excellent way to experience preparing and Chamber Music II
performing outreach concerts, something Primary Flute: Professor Bonita Boyd
that all of us will be expected to do Music and Society: 800-1750
throughout our careers. I also definitely Piano Class
enjoyed starting to think about how to Secondary Piccolo
share music with non-musicians…” Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Aural Musicianship IV
Alexander Technique
Rock and Pop Performance

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APPLIED MUSIC (PERFORMANCE)

BENTON GORDON Class of 2019

Benton is from Seattle, Washington and is majoring in flute performance.

CHAMBER MUSIC AT EASTMAN
Over fifty ensembles are formed each semester, and all complete a
program of study that involves weekly coachings, guest masterclasses,
and performances both in school and in the Greater Rochester
community.
Chamber music study at Eastman fills a unique role in that it requires
students to synthesize many different aspects of their
study, including:
• Technical mastery of their instrument
• Ability to make informed decisions about interpretation based on

theoretical and historic knowledge
• Development of effective rehearsal techniques and

interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate with an audience and to serve as an

ambassador for classical music

CHAMBER MUSIC FACULTY

Eastman’s thriving chamber music culture is anchored by the
resident faculty ensemble, the Ying Quartet. Many other faculty
members also bring a wealth of experience to their chamber music
teaching. Faculty coaches include current and former members of
the Tokyo Quartet, Kopelman Quartet, I Musici, Los Angeles Piano
Quartet, Borodin Quartet, New Arts Trio, Peabody Trio, Rochester
Philharmonic Brass Quintet, and others.

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“I am currently taking a course on the FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING CLASSES
River Campus called Urban Crime and Urban Crime and Justice
Justice. This class includes a ten-week Primary Double Bass: Professor James
internship at the Monroe County Hall Van Demark
of Justice.” Large Ensemble
Piano Class
Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Musicianship II

The Politics of Poverty

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APPLIED MUSIC (PERFORMANCE)

DALANIE HARRIS Class of 2020

Dalanie from Los Angeles, California
and is majoring in double bass performance.

“Adding courses at the College of Arts and
Sciences is worth it… it is important to take
advantage of the abundance of opportunities
offered to us on River Campus.”

CLASSES AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF ROCHESTER’S RIVER CAMPUS

Any Eastman student is able to take classes at the
University’s College of Arts, Sciences & Engineering.
Students interested in taking these classes can do
so without having to apply, and can even pursue an
academic minor. Students interested in being considered
for the dual degree program must apply to Eastman
and to the College. Approximately 87 Eastman students
(17%) are pursuing a dual degree.

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“Eastman has developed its language SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL CLASSES
program to provide every student with Primary Voice: Professor Robert Swensen
the opportunity to become as fluent as Chorale
possible in Italian, French, and German. Elementary German
This challenging program truly prepares German Diction I
every vocal major for the modern Piano Class
opera world.” Aural Musicianship

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APPLIED MUSIC (PERFORMANCE)

JORDAN COSTA Class of 2018

Jordan is from Ridgefield, Connecticut
and is majoring in vocal performance.

“I have been fortunate enough to have been a part
of four Eastman productions in my three years at
Eastman thus far. My greatest opportunity came
this year when I got the chance to sing the leading
role of “Frederic”, alongside some of my best friends,
in a production of Pirates of Penzance where we
had the honor of collaborating with the Rochester
Philharmonic Orchestra.”

KATHRYN LEWEK (BM ’06, Applied Music,
MM ’08, Performance and Literature)

Kathryn made her Metropolitan Opera debut in 2013 as the Queen of the
Night in Mozart’s Magic Flute, establishing this as her signature role
in many subsequent performances world-wide. She recently made her
Salzburg Festival debut, alongside Cecilia Bartoli, in the role of Ginevra in
Handel’s Ariodante.
“B efore Eastman, I felt out of place with my peers, who wanted to explore
their interests before choosing a career. I knew exactly what I wanted to do
after high school. Eastman gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in
music; as soon as I arrived, I went to work.”

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Eastman’s concert
halls and facilities
offer historic
opulence along
with 21st-century
design and
technology.

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CONCERT HALLS and FACILITIES

THE ORGANS
OF EASTMAN

Christ Church: Craighead-Saunders Organ
A process recreation of a late Baroque organ
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Schmitt Recital Hall studio organ Christ Church: Hook and Hastings
A custom-built Van Daalen An American Romantic organ built
organ from 1978 in 1893

Memorial Art Gallery: Baroque Organ
Built in Italy in 1770 an ideal instrument for
Baroque music

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CONCERT HALLS and FACILITIES

KODAK HALL at
EASTMAN THEATRE

Opened in 1922, renovated in 1971, 2004, and 2009; 2,326 seats

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“S o many of my fondest memories
and performances have been made
on Kodak Hall stage... The amount
of famous names that have also
graced this stage give the hall such
a rich and special history that I will
cherish and miss when I graduate.”

—KARA MILLER ’18

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CONCERT HALLS and FACILITIES

KILBOURN HALL

Opened in 1922; 450 seats, renovated 2016

“I really love Kilbourn Hall for
the intimate feeling you get when
performing or listening to a concert.
It has a very deep history which
augments the atmosphere for all of
us at Eastman. Being there is like
being brought back to the 1920s
and watching a timeless recital.”

—NICHOLAS GERMAN ’15

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CONCERT HALLS and FACILITIES

“My favorite place on the campus is Sibley,
the music library. You can easily lose yourself
for hours in those stacks.” —JORDAN COSTA ’18

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SIBLEY
MUSIC
LIBRARY

The largest and most
comprehensive academic
music library in North
America, its immense
holdings include
• 387,700 books

and scores
• 102,400 recordings in

a variety of formats
• Over 150,000 rare items

and archival collections
• Archival recordings of

Eastman performances
dating back to 1930
• Listening room
with 50 stations to
accommodate audio
and video playback

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CONCERT HALLS and FACILITIES

HATCH RECITAL HALL

Opened 2010; 222 seats

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“Hatch Recital Hall is simply stunning aesthetically
and acoustically. The hall’s multimedia details
reflect the role of technological advancements in
the performance and delivery of music. I am so
excited for the students who are able to perform
their capstone recitals in this amazing space.”

—JAMAL ROSSI
Joan and Martin Messinger Dean
of the Eastman School of Music

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Many Eastman
students double
major within
the Bachelor of
Music degree.

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“I’ve always been involved in many FRESHMAN YEAR: FALL SEMESTER
things: in high school it was jazz piano, Playwriting
classical piano, clarinet, composition, Computer Engraving/Calligraphy
and academics. Here at Eastman, it’s Composition Symposium
composition, music education, classical Eastman Colloquium
piano, musical theatre, and A Cappella…. Repertory Singers
The more intertwined all of my activities Primary Piano: Professor Elinor Freer
are, the more I feel I can learn from them Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
and use them to make me a better Aural Musicianship I
overall musician.” Freshman Writing Seminar:
Art and Politics

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COMPOSITION AND MUSIC EDUCATION

REAGAN CASTEEL Class of 2020

Reagan is from Nashville, Tennessee and is double majoring in
composition and music education.

COMPOSITION AT EASTMAN
• Undergraduate composition majors study with Eastman’s

artist faculty and perform in major ensembles
• Individual composition tutorials occur once a week

throughout the duration of the program.
• For their composition tutorials, students and faculty are

rotated so that no student ordinarily studies with the same
teacher for more than one year.
• Composition students at Eastman have many opportunities
to hear their works presented in a variety of performance
settings: Composers Forum, Composers Sinfonietta,
Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, choral readings, Ossia, student
recitals, school ensemble concerts, and much more.

COMPOSITION FOR NON-MAJORS

The Composition Department is also dedicated to teaching
non-majors to compose contemporary concert music. Students who
take the course are assigned to a private teacher for a half-hour
tutorial every week.

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The Musical Arts major (MUA) is SOPHOMORE YEAR: FALL CLASSES
an honors curriculum that enables Primary Piano: Professor Tony Caramia
exceptional students to craft an Basic Conducting
individualized program of study, often Repertory Singers
cross-disciplinary, and taking full Women’s Chorus
advantage of the scholarly resources at Elementary French
Eastman and the College. Creative Convergences
(MUA requirement)
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Harp Class II
Music for Special Learners
General Psychology

APPLIED MUSIC AND MUSICAL ARTS

JING TIAN NGIAW Class of 2019

Jing Tian is from Kemayan, Malaysia
and is double-majoring in general music education
and musical arts.

“My project is going to be focused on Ladysmith Black
Mambazo’s music, specifically on the role they play
in representing South African choral music and how
their work celebrates South Africa’s political history.
I like how the Musical Arts program encourages us
to use our critical thinking and creativity to mold an
individualized project based on our own interests, it
really allows us to broaden our horizons as musicians.”

IGOR LIPINSKI (BM ’09, Applied Music and Musical
Arts, MM ’11, Performance and Literature)

Igor is Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Oklahoma,
an active concert pianist, and a professional magician.
“To complement my piano performance studies at Eastman, I
entered the Musical Arts major program, which enabled me to craft
an interdisciplinary curriculum and work toward a senior project.
I wanted to incorporate elements of magic into a piano recital,
revealing a story hidden behind a piece of music with a visual
element of interactive magic.”

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“The community environment is fostered FRESHMAN YEAR: SPRING CLASSES
by the faculty and staff here at Eastman... Primary Jazz Piano: Professor Harold Danko
the professors in our jazz department Jazz Lab Band
are full time, which makes for a lot of Jazz Literature, Styles and Analysis
individual and personalized attention.” Jazz History and Analysis
Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Aural Musicianship II
Voice Class II
Trumpet Class
Jazz Performance Workshop
Jazz Department Forum
Field Experiences in Music Education
Introduction to Psychology

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JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY MEDIA AND MUSIC EDUCATION

STERLING COZZA Class of 2018

Sterling is from Carmichael, California and is double-majoring
in jazz piano performance and music education.

MUSIC TEACHING AND LEARNING AT EASTMAN
• Undergraduate music education majors study with Eastman’s

artist faculty and perform in major ensembles.
• Class requirements include music theory, music history, technique

classes for each instrument type, and courses in psychology.
• Classroom observations begin in the first semester of study

and continue throughout the course of study.
• Students pursuing a double-major have the option to complete

their student teaching experience requirements through the
FORTE program*.
* T he FORTE ( four years plus teaching experience) program is a
ninth semester of tuition-free enrollment for selected music education
majors who are double majoring or pursuing a dual degree. This
semester is devoted exclusively to the completion of the student
teaching experience.

SEAN CONNORS (BM ’04, Applied Music
and Music Education)

Sean is a member and Technical Director of the 2017
Grammy-Winning Third Coast Percussion Ensemble.
“M y performance instruction was of the highest level and it has
prepared me for any playing situation that I have faced in a
professional setting. My music education degree not only made me
a more confident and organized teacher, but it completely shaped
my philosophy on music and its role in people’s lives.”

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“Eastman’s academics provide students SOPHOMORE YEAR: SPRING CLASSES
with an exceptional understanding Chamber Music II
of music history, theory, and Basic Conducting II
ethnomusicology.” Large Ensemble
Music and Society: 800-1750
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Woodwind Class: Saxophone
Strings Class II
Model Composition and Tonal Analysis
Aural Musicianship IV
Primary Cello: Professor Alan Harris

Contemporary American Poetry