Eastman’s centennial celebration will include more than 50 new compositions, world premieres, and centennial fanfares written specifically for Eastman’s ensembles, Eastman’s illustrious faculty, and more.

A “Who’s Who” of outstanding composers

The incredible “Who’s Who” list of composers who have received centennial commissions includes some of the most prominent names in contemporary American music, and two Pulitzer Prize winners:

Anthony Barfield*, Derek Bermel*, Billy Childs*, Katrina DiCrasto*, Nadine Dyskant-Miller*, Cynthia Folio* (MA79 PHD85), Bill Holman, Tonia Ko* (BM10), Hannah Lash* (BM04), Jon Lin Chua* (BM17), Matthew Lucia*, John Mackey*, Wynton Marsalis, Lawrence Neeck* (MM90), Carter Pann* (BM94), Rob Paterson* (BM95), Kevin Puts (BM94 DMA99), Baljinder Sekhon* (MA08 PHD13), Jung Sun Kang* (MM08 DMA13), Michael Titlebaum+ (BM91 MM92), Ivan Trevino+* (BM06 MM10), Jeff Tyzik+* (BM73 MM77), Allen Vizzutti+* (BM74 MM76), and  Zoe Yucong Wang* (BM17 MM19).

Several of these composers are current Eastman faculty members: Bill Dobbins, David Liptak* (MM75 DMA76), Brad Lubman*, Robert Morris* (BM65), Dave Rivello (MM89), Carlos Sanchez-Gutierrez*, Philip Silvey*, and Ricardo Zohn-Muldoon*. In addition, former composition faculty members Samuel Adler+*(two pieces, one of which was commissioned), Joseph Schwantner*, and Augusta Read Thomas*, all received commissions.

+Denotes a gift from the composer
*Denotes a world premiere

These premieres and commissions include over 40 performances that will be premiered by many Eastman ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Eastman Philharmonia Orchestra, Musica Nova, Trombone Choir, Chorale, Saxophone Project, Jazz Ensemble, New Jazz Ensemble, Double-Reed Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Treble Chorus, Wind Orchestra, New Horizon Band, numerous ensembles in the Eastman Community Music School, and more

Centennial fanfares

In addition, the following Eastman alumni composers created 14 fanfares especially for Eastman Centennial and various ensembles:

Joel Balzun (MM15), Steve Danyew (MM10), J. Todd Frazier (BM92), Stanley Friedman, (MM75 DMA76), David Heinick (BM76 MM77), Sydney Hodkinson (BM57 MM58), Michael Isaacson (PHD79), T. Kloth (MM78), Michael Lee (BM08), Andre Myers (BM96), Diana Rosenblum (21PHD, December expected), Walter Saul (MM79 DMA80), Max Stern (BM69), Christopher M. Wicks (BM95).

Fall 2021

September 13, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Hanson/arr. Scatterday: Fanfares from the 2nd Symphony

September 15, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Orchestra
Tim Kloth: Wings Extended

October 18, 2021 – 3 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Philharmonia
J. Todd Frazier: Fanfare: Hear The Future Now

October 20, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
Austin Chanu: 30 Break 30

November 1, 2021 – 7:30 pm.. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Michael Lee: Fanfare for the Unspoken Heroes of Our Times

November 10, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Philharmonia
Max Stern: Lift Up Your Heads O’ Ye Gates

December 1, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Orchestra
Joel Balzun: Eastman Centennial Fanfare

December 3, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
David Heinick: Centenary Fanfarade

Spring 2022

January 28, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Syd Hodkinson: Meliora!

January 28, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Orchestra
Michael Isaacson: An Honor and a Privilege

February 2, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
Walter Saul: Fanfare for Eastman

February 4, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Philharmonia
Christopher Wicks: Fanfare for the Musician, Common or Uncommon

March 2, 2022 -. 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Andre Meyers: This Door, This Day

March 25, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Diana Rosenblum: Flights of Fancy/Frenzy

April 27, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
Steve Danyew: Festival Music

April 29, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Philharmonia
Stanley Friedman: A Swan Song

Faculty centennial celebration performances

In addition to Eastman’s student ensembles, several commissions are for faculty members performing in our Faculty Artist Series performances throughout the year. These commissions and performances, along with many acclaimed guest artists and residencies will be formally announced at a future date.