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Eastman School of Music

Overview

Region

Rochester,

New York,

United States

Faculty

Kathleen Bride

Program summary

At Eastman, our passion is music. We believe that music enriches the heart, nourishes the mind, and heals the soul. We believe in the power of music to transform lives. Eastman is an amazing community of artists, performers, composers, and scholars who are committed to preparing students for meaningful lives in music.

Offerings Include: orchestra, wind ensemble, opera orchestra, contemporary ensembles, chamber music, harp pedagogy, harp technique, private lessons, jazz theory, jazz arranging

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program details

Type of school

University

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • Master of Music
  • Doctor of Musical Arts

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

No

Number of school harps

7

Space provided for personal harps?

Yes

Eastman School of Music

This program is best suited for students who:

"are passionate about studying music and being a part of a musical community."

What sets this program apart from others is:

"our students, faculty, and staff. Together they create an enriching community for music study."

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"pursue careers in performance, teaching, research, arts administration, and more."

The three words that best describe this school's environment are:

"supportive, passionate, professional"

All lessons are taught by Kathleen Bride, Professor of Harp. Harp chamber music is also coached in the studio by Professor Bride. All harp performance majors participate in studio class once a week as well as rotating through the orchestras, wind ensembles, and contemporary ensembles on a regular schedule.

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