Boundless
Soundspace, a new transdisciplinary institute, will bring together music and science faculty from across the University to develop innovation in sound, music, and audience engagement.
Eastman School of Music
“In uncertain times, we turn to music. It soothes. It heals. It brings us together. It inspires audiences and performers alike.
In a world that needs connection, empathy, and imagination, Eastman offers more than music—we offer what’s needed right now.”
—Kate Sheeran
Joan and Martin Messinger Dean
At the Eastman School of Music, artistry and scholarship go hand in hand. Here, our students grow as musicians, thinkers, and leaders who are ready for an evolving world of opportunities.
Help us keep music performance, research, and innovation on the leading edge by expanding what’s possible through sound, science, and new creative directions.
Will you join us in helping to make the future of music ever better?
Brilliant
Our faculty and alumni are change-makers and award-winners, earning dozens of GRAMMY, Emmy, and Academy Award nominations for performance, composition, arranging, and sound engineering.
Vibrant
Programs like the Eastman Community Music School and Eastman Performing Arts Medicine make music accessible to all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Our priorities
For brilliant minds
Two-time GRAMMY-winning jazz vocalist Sara Gazarek joined Eastman in 2023 as an associate professor to develop its first jazz voice degree. Praised for her “impeccable” voice and artistic range, she brings the real-world experience, creativity, and excellence that define the caliber of faculty shaping the next generation of musicians at Eastman.
Help us attract and retain brilliant faculty
For boundless opportunities
For Ashni Budge ’24, ’24E, scholarships opened doors to rich academic and musical experiences—from leading ensembles to bringing music into local schools. A violin performance and psychology double major, she’s now pursuing a master’s in music on a full fellowship.
Empower a new generation of music leaders
For next-generation spaces
Eastman’s Student Living Center is the on-campus residence for undergraduates and the central hub of residential life and activity. Modernizing and updating the space is a priority and helps ensure that our living and learning environments maintain Eastman’s competitive edge in music training.
Help improve and modernize Eastman
For thriving communities
For more than 50 years, Eastman Community Music School (ECMS) has served nearly 2,000 Rochester students of all ages annually. ECMS’s standout programs include Eastman Pathways, offering scholarships to Rochester City School District students, and New Horizons, welcoming adults to learn and perform together.
Play a part in the Eastman community
Meliora for life
Show your support volunteering today! Every meaningful interaction helps make our community stronger:
- Mentor a student or young alum in the Meliora Collective mentorship program.
- Coach students through the Institute for Music Leadership.
- Help plan your class reunion.
- Join your local national leadership council (NCL) or an affinity network.
Tailor your gift to your individual preferences and philanthropic goals.
Call Eastman Advancement
585-274-1040
Go: Attend an Eastman concert in person or via-livestream
The Eastman campus is alive with student, faculty, and guest artist performances and events throughout the year. Many of these concerts are live-streamed from Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Kilbourn Hall, Hatch Recital Hall, and Howard Hanson Hall.