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Eastman School of Music named Yamaha Institution of Excellence

UR’s Eastman School of Music has been named a Yamaha Institution of Excellence alongside 9 other colleges and universities in an inaugural annual award. Read More

Eastman advice messages removed following student uproar

The messages under fire included: “Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world” and “Our quality of life is directed by our capacity to take control of our own emotions.” Read More

Marsalis inspires at Kodak Hall

One of my favorite ways to hype up Rochester is by complimenting its live music scene. It’s fantastic on the small scale — the Bug Jar and other local venues host terrific local musicians and amazing student groups — but there’s no reminder quite like a concert at Kodak Hall that you,  UR student, have […]

Dean Rossi calls off Philharmonia China tour

The decision is a reversal for Rossi, who at announced last week that the orchestra would proceed with the tour, even though three South Korean members couldn't go.  Read More

Women Mean Business draws the curtain on discrimination in music

“I want to get to a place where female composers are regular instead of some special rare thing, where it’s not even a second thought.” Read More

Uncooked chicken opens can of worms for Eastman Dining

On Friday, March 29, an Eastman student posted a photo of uncooked chicken served from the Eastman Dining Center on the Eastman Class of 2022 Facebook group. The post asked students to reach out to administration because this “has been happening for too long.” A heated exchange ensued, between frustrated students and Assistant Dean of […]

Eastman students voice concern over latest security updates and DPS proposal

On the policy’s first day in action, Rhodes says he was stopped by a Public Safety officer for not presenting his ID. Read More

Eastman adds security measures in response to attempted assault

The changes, slated to begin Monday, Feb. 18, are the latest in a string of security developments. Read More

New study finds majority of Eastman students are three chandeliers piled inside a trench coat

Professors are admitting that, in hindsight, the study’s findings should have been obvious from the start. Read More

YouTube-famous Eastman students show K-pop in a new light

The channel lies at the intersection of K-pop reactions and musical analysis. For Chang, the videos on Reacttothek go past simply reacting to K-pop. They delve into “what creates specific emotions, or why a beat makes you feel a certain way,” Chang said. Read More