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University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music Recognized in the QS World University Rankings. Ranked No. 3 in North America and No. 11 globally, Eastman shares the stage with leading music institutions in the prestigious QS World University Rankings for 2024.
These include hands-on, pilot, or research programs in instrumental, choral, and pre-K music education in the Rochester City School District, performance and presentation opportunities in local schools, and nationally recognized programs offered through Eastman Community Music School.
For a century, the Eastman School of Music has been one of the professional schools of the University of Rochester. Our faculty and students are devoted to the pursuit of the highest level of musical artistry. For 100 years, Eastman has celebrated four key pillars: artistry, scholarship, leadership and community.
Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) has offered live music in lobby spaces at URMC since 2019. During the week, visitors, staff, and patients can find artists playing in...
A comprehensive program in theory and musicianship contributes to the education of every undergraduate Eastman student, with courses for the well-rounded musician, including analysis, style composition, improvisation, and music making.
Eastman’s performance-intensive Undergraduate degree programs develop comprehensive musical skills and literacy. The value of an Eastman academic degree is demonstrated by the number of graduates who hold positions in professional orchestras, bands, chamber ensembles, opera companies, conservatories and college music departments, school music ...
At Eastman, we foster a community of passionate and talented students who possess the self-discipline and intellectual curiosity to succeed in music. Learn More.
Emeriti Faculty • Cominsky Promenade Portraits.
Joseph Rackers is Professor of Piano at the Eastman School of Music, Co-founder of the Southeastern Piano Festival and Artistic Director of the Vivace Music Foundation.
Currently, VanDemark serves as Co-Chair of the String Department at the Eastman School, and Chair of the Musical Arts Major, Eastman’s interdisciplinary academic honors program. As a recording artist, VanDemark can be heard on d’Note Records, Philips, Telarc, Vox, Pantheon, and NEXUS.
