Eastman alumni of ‘The President’s Own’ to perform at inauguration
Eleven alumni of the Eastman School of Music will perform in the 58th Inauguration of the President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2017, as members of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. This marks the Marine Band’s 55th inaugural appearance.
Eastman alumni among most inspiring commencement speakers
WQXR-FM, the leading classical music station in the country, counted speeches by two Eastman School of Music alumni among its listing of the six most inspiring given this season to graduates of music schools and conservatories.
Breaking Winds joins Eastman concert
The bassoon ensemble, which started at the Eastman School of Music, will perform with the Eastman Wind Ensemble on Feb. 19.
Leon Botstein to Deliver Glenn Watkins Lecture
Botstein, President of Bard College since 1975, will give the Eastman School of Music’s 2013 Glenn Watkins Lecture on Wednesday, March 6.
MSNBC Analyst to Deliver MLK Address
A political analyst and professor of political science at Tulane University, Harris-Perry’s address will focus on racial issues, religious questions, and gender concerns related to American politics.
Eastman School Presents ‘Prismatic Debussy’ Festival
A multifaceted festival marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Claude Debussy, titled “The Prismatic Debussy,” will be held at the Eastman School throughout the month of October.