Celebrate the Eastman Experience

Celebrate the Eastman Experience

Jamal J. Rossi Joan and Martin Messinger Dean Eastman School of Music Dear Friends, Like you, I am a proud graduate of the Eastman School of Music. This past spring I was deeply honored to be appointed the dean of our school. As such, I am especially excited to welcome you to this year s Eastman Weekend. From October 17 to 19, Eastman alumni of all ages will gather to reminisce and to celebrate many of the essentials that have made Eastman a special place for almost a century: Outstanding performances by ensembles including the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Philharmonia. Great teachers and mentors like the legendary Frederick Fennell, whose 100th birthday we will celebrate. Welcoming guest artists, including the new series Eastman Presents, which kicks off during Eastman Weekend with a performance by the award-winning actor Jason Alexander. We also welcome guests of Meliora Weekend to the Eastman campus. The spirit of collaboration, as we observe the 25th anniversary of Eastman s influential Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music Program. Our great students and their wonderful families, who will be celebrating Family Weekend during this time as well. All these things, and many more that will occur this weekend, are Essentially Eastman. I invite you to celebrate them with me and your fellow alumni during what is sure to be an exciting, joyful, and nostalgic weekend. Jamal J. Rossi (DMA 87) Joan and Martin Messinger Dean Eastman School of Music Celebrate the Eastman Experience

Left to right: Institute for Music Leadership reunion, 2012; Chihuly glass sculpture, Eastman East Wing; Professor of Accompanying Jean Barr. EASTMAN ESSENTIALS: Highlights of Eastman Weekend Fennell-ebration! A 100th birthday presentation honoring the master of wind band conducting and the founder of the Eastman Wind Ensemble: Frederick Fennell. The Eastman Philharmonia in concert, performing music by Glinka, Stravinsky, and Rachmaninoff under the direction of Neil Varon. 50th Reunion Alumni Medallion Ceremony, for members of the Classes of 1963 and 1964. Join current and former members of Eastman s Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music Program as we celebrate a quarter-century of playing well with others! Planning Your Weekend After reviewing the program offerings on pages 2 through 6, please complete the Registration Form on page 7, or click on the Register Now link at esm.rochester.edu/eastmanweekend. Certain events are likely to fill to capacity quickly. We encourage you to register early and online. 1

Friday, October 17 10:30 11:30 AM Tour: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and Eastman East Wing In 2008 2009, Eastman Theatre was thoroughly renovated to enhance its acoustics and aesthetics. The Eastman East Wing, completed in 2010, includes the intimate Hatch Recital Hall, an atrium highlighted by a colorful Dale Chihuly glass sculpture, rehearsal and recording spaces, and faculty studios. Please register for a specific tour, space is limited. 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Lunch with the Students Enjoy an à la carte lunch with fellow alumni and current students in the Dining Center at the Student Living Center. 1 2:15 PM The Eastman Brass Quintet: 1962 1975/ Innovations in Brass Quintet Concepts Dan Patrylak (BM 54, MM 60) presents the history and performances of the beginning of the EBQ. 1:35 2:45 PM Eastman Chorale Open Rehearsal 1:45 3:25 PM Eastman School Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal 1:45 3:25 PM Eastman Wind Orchestra Open Rehearsal 2 3 PM Tour: Exploring Sibley Music Library Join library staff for a closer look at the facilities and collections of Sibley Music Library. 2:30 3:30 PM Tour and Demonstration of the Craighead-Saunders and Hook & Hastings Organs at Christ Church Join Eastman organ faculty members at nearby Christ Church for a tour and demonstration of the Craighead-Saunders Baroque Organ, a world-class instrument featured in The New York Times. Guests will also have the opportunity to see and hear the 1893 Hook & Hastings American Romantic Organ, recently installed in the church. 3:45 5:25 PM Eastman Philharmonia Open Rehearsal 4 5 PM Fennell ebration! Celebrating Frederick Fennell s 100th We proudly celebrate the 100th birthday of Frederick Fennell (BM 37, MM 39, HNR 88), the founder of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, who was born on July 2, 1914. Please join Mark Scatterday (DMA 89), Donald Hunsberger (BM 54, MM 59, DMA 63), and the EWE for an hour of music and memories honoring a great Eastman alumnus and one of America s most creative, colorful, and recorded conductors. 5:30 6:30 PM Eastman Weekend Opening Celebration Kick off Eastman Weekend with this showcase of performances by current students, Holiday Sing style. Join us under the clock in Lowry Main Hall. 6:30 7:45 PM Eastman Weekend Welcome Reception with the Dean Join Dean Jamal Rossi in celebrating Eastman Weekend 2014 with conversation, cocktails, and heavy hors d oeuvres. 7:30 9 PM Plays Well with Others: A Showcase of Current Students You won t want to miss this recital, performed by the next generation of talented ESM accompanying majors and their colleagues. Come and get a glimpse of the future leaders in the profession! 8 10 PM An Evening with Jason Alexander See page 3 for details. 9:30 10:30 PM Piano Accompanying Alumni Post-Concert Dessert Reception Chat with old friends and relive old times at Jean Barr s house the scene of so many parties over the years. Private event for ACM grads only. 10 Midnight Late Night Jazz Café After the Jason Alexander show, enjoy great jazz music from guest guitarist Larry Koonse. Drinks and light snacks will be available for purchase. 2

Meliora Weekend Highlights There are many educational and entertaining events taking place throughout the University this weekend. Eastman Weekend participants are welcome to register for any Meliora Weekend events. A few key events are highlighted below, but please visit rochester.edu/melioraweekend for a full listing of activities. Register for Meliora Weekend events by visiting rochester.edu/melioraweekend starting Monday, August 18 at noon EDT. As an Eastman Weekend guest, your Meliora Weekend registration will be waived. Shuttle transportation will be provided to and from Eastman School of Music. Friday, October 17 Chamber Orchestra Concert 4 5 PM Strong Auditorium, River Campus Eastman School of Music Professor Tony Caramia joins the University of Rochester Chamber Orchestra, David Harman, conductor, for Claude Bolling s Suite for Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Trio. An Evening with Jason Alexander 8 PM Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Beyond his portrayal of George Costanza on the hit NBC series Seinfeld, Jason Alexander has performed on Broadway, done standup comedy, acted in film, and directed. His live appearances feature comedy, music, and improvisation. He has won six Emmys, an American Television Award, two American Comedy Awards, a Tony Award (Best Leading Actor in a Musical, for Jerome Robbins Broadway), and was honored by The Actors Fund with the Julie Harris Award for Lifetime Achievement. Jason Alexander s performance in Kodak Hall kicks off the new Eastman Presents series. A limited number of tickets will be available for An Evening with Jason Alexander. Registration for this event begins in mid-august. Tickets can be purchased by telephone at 585-454-2100 (credit card only), by fax at 585-454-7885 (credit card only), quoting the Priority/ Promotional Code EWJA1, or online using the following instructions: On the Eastman School of Music website, select Concert Information from the left hand menu. Select Eastman Theatre Box Office. Enter the Priority/Promotional Code EWJA1 in the box provided. Tickets will go on sale to the public starting Tuesday, September 2. We strongly suggest that you purchase them before this date. SPONSORED BY Saturday, October 18 Keynote Address by Doris Kearns Goodwin 11 AM NOON Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver this year s Keynote Address live at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Goodwin is the author of six critically-acclaimed and New York Times best-selling books. The 2012 movie Lincoln was based in part on Goodwin s Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Please note that there will be no keynote lottery this year. MEL Talks 1:30 3:30 PM Goergen Athletic Center, Palestra, River Campus Now in its second year, MEL Talks will feature an array of faculty, students, and alumni speaking on topics related to research, innovation, and artistry at the University and beyond. Talks will include research into extending human longevity, the role of improvisation in our lives, and bringing clean water to Africa. Chris Azzara (MM 88, PhD 92), professor of music education at Eastman School of Music, will be a featured speaker. Presidential Symposium: The Future of Higher Education 2 3:30 PM Strong Auditorium, River Campus University Trustee Hugo Sonnenschein 61 will lead a discussion on the future of higher education. Sonnenschein is president emeritus and Distinguished Service Professor at the University of Chicago. Panelists will include Edward D. Miller, CEO emeritus of Johns Hopkins Medicine and dean and vice president emeritus of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; John Sexton, president of New York University; Kent Syverud, chancellor of Syracuse University; and Nancy Zimpher, chancellor of the State University of New York. 3

Saturday, October 18 8 9 AM 50th Reunion Alumni Breakfast 9 10 AM 50th Reunion Alumni Medallion Ceremony President Joel Seligman and Dean Jamal Rossi host a celebration of the 50th Reunion Classes of 1963 and 1964. 9 10:30 AM Eastman Weekend Breakfast Social Join alumni, parents, friends, and family for a continental breakfast in the Director s Dining Room at the Student Living Center. 9:30 11 AM Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra Open Rehearsal Enjoy the Eastman Community Music School s award winning Youth Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Howard Potter (MM 82). 10 11 AM Tour and Demonstration of the Craighead-Saunders and Hook & Hastings Organs at Christ Church See description on page 2. 10 11:30 AM Beyond Eastman: Career Paths in Accompanying Is there life after Eastman? Get tips and ideas as some representative graduates of the Piano Accompanying program talk about their paths to a rich and rewarding career. 10:30 11:30 AM Tour: Exploring Sibley Music Library See description on page 2. 11 AM NOON Keynote Address by Doris Kearns Goodwin Meliora Weekend event. See page 3 for details. 12 1:30 PM Alumni Memories Lunch Reminisce about student days and discuss how your Eastman education prepared you for life after college. 1:30 3 PM Plays Well with Others: A Showcase of Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music Alumni Come hear a wonderfully varied program featuring some Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music alumni together with vocal and instrumental colleagues, faculty members, and friends in a concert guaranteed to intrigue and delight everyone! Eastman Weekend 2014 includes a celebration of the 25th anniversary of our Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music program. Join the program s founder and director, Jean Barr, and Assistant Professor Sylvie Beaudette (DMA 93), and reconnect with colleagues and network with fellow outstanding graduates of this program. The reunion will include an alumni recital in Hatch Recital Hall, a showcase recital of current students in Kilbourn Hall, and a panel discussion about current trends and careers in accompanying. 4

Exhibits 1:30 3:30 PM MEL Talks Meliora Weekend event. See page 3 for details. The following exhibits will be on display throughout the weekend: 2 3:30 PM Presidential Symposium: The Future of Higher Education Meliora Weekend event. See page 3 for details. 3 5 PM Brass Cavalcade This annual event features Eastman s brass ensembles: the Horn Choir, the Trombone Choir, Tuba Mirum, Trumpet Ensemble, and the Brass Guild. 3 5:30 PM Gamelan Lila Muni Ensemble Open Rehearsal Eastman s Balinese gamelan, Lila Muni, consists mostly of percussion instruments metallophones, gongs, and drums as well as flutes and voices. The members include Eastman students, faculty, and staff, and many Rochester community members. 3:30 4:30 PM Tour: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and Eastman East Wing See description on page 2. 4:30 5:30 PM Freshman Woodwind Quintet Recital 5:45 7:45 PM Eastman Weekend Gala Dinner Enjoy a festive banquet with Eastman classmates, friends, and family, featuring a special recognition of milestone reunion alumni. 8 10 PM Eastman Philharmonia Showcase Concert Neil Varon conducts the orchestra in a program of music by Glinka, Stravinsky, and Rachmaninoff with a student piano soloist. 10 11:30 PM Post Concert Dessert Reception After the Philharmonia concert, join us on Cominsky Promenade for a dessert and coffee reception with Eastman classmates, friends, and family. Maestro Frederick Fennell (1914-2004): An Iconographic Life To celebrate the 100th birthday of the founder of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, this exhibit will provide a retrospective look at Mr. Fennell s life and career as told through the many iconographic items that are part of the Frederick Fennell Collection. Sibley Music Library Fourth Floor Eastman Wind Ensemble Room Howard Hanson s Merry Mount This exhibit will provide a retrospective look at the Eastman School s involvement with Howard Hanson s only opera, first produced in 1934. Howard Hanson Hall Fourth Floor exhibit case outside the Hall 5

Sunday, October 19 9 11 AM Parents Breakfast with Dean Rossi Enjoy breakfast and hear from Dean Jamal Rossi; an informal Q&A session with Eastman academic deans will follow. 9:30 10:30 AM Alumni Eastman Wind Ensemble Playing Session The Eastman Wind Ensemble officially celebrated its 60th year in 2013. Come join other EWE alumni performing hallmark works by composers such as Holst, Sousa, Vaughan Williams, and Grainger repertoire that our founder, Frederick Fennell, championed throughout his great career. We ll also recognize the 50th anniversary of Conductor Emeritus Donald Hunsberger s first concerts with the EWE. The alumni ensemble will be led by Hunsberger and current EWE director Mark Scatterday. Don t worry if your chops aren t in great shape; this will be fun and full of great fellowship and memories! 10:30 AM NOON Eastman Weekend Farewell Brunch Join your fellow classmates and current students for brunch at the Eastman Student Living Center. 6

Registration Complete the information below and indicate the events you want to attend. Please fill out an additional form for any additional guests; you may duplicate this form. There is a per-person registration fee; see bottom of form for details. If you prefer not to have your formal name on your nametag, fill in your preference on the line provided. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. NAME (INCLUDE MAIDEN NAME IF ESM ALUM) NAMETAG NAME ALUMNUS/A: ESM CLASS YEAR(S), DEGREE(S) ACCOMPANYING ALUMNUS/A ESM PARENT GUEST ESM FACULTY ESM STUDENT CHILD (AGE ) ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS SPECIAL NEEDS/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ADDITIONAL COMMENTS NAME (INCLUDE MAIDEN NAME IF ESM ALUM) NAMETAG NAME ALUMNUS/A: ESM CLASS YEAR(S), DEGREE(S) ACCOMPANYING ALUMNUS/A ESM PARENT GUEST ESM FACULTY ESM STUDENT CHILD (AGE ) ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP HOME PHONE BUSINESS PHONE CELL PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS SPECIAL NEEDS/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS ADDITIONAL COMMENTS To register by mail, complete this form and return with a check made payable to Eastman School of Music. To pay with a credit card, please register online. More information about registration can be found on page 9. 7

For Eastman Weekend program updates, go to esm.rochester.edu/eastmanweekend TIME EVENT COST PER PERSON NO. OF PEOPLE TOTAL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 10:30 11:30 AM Tour: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and Eastman East Wing No Charge 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Lunch with the Students $7.50 1 2:15 PM The Eastman Brass Quintet: 1962-1975 / Innovations in Brass Quintet Concepts No Charge 1:35 2:45 PM Eastman Chorale Ensemble Open Rehearsal No Charge 1:45 3:25 PM Eastman School Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal No Charge 1:45 3:25 PM Eastman Wind Orchestra Open Rehearsal No Charge 2 3 PM Tour: Exploring Sibley Music Library No Charge 2:30 3:30 PM Tour and Demonstration of the Craighead-Saunders and Hook & Hastings Organs at Christ Church No Charge 3:45 5:25 PM Eastman Philharmonia Open Rehearsal No Charge 4 5 PM Chamber Orchestra Concert Meliora Weekend Event No Charge 4 5 PM Fennell-ebration: Celebrating Frederick Fennell's 100th No Charge 5:30 6:30 PM Eastman Weekend Opening Celebration No Charge 6:30 7:45 PM Eastman Weekend Welcome Reception with the Dean $15.00 7:30 9 PM Plays Well with Others: A Showcase of Current Students No Charge 8 10 PM An Evening with Jason Alexander See page 3 for ticket information 9:30 10:30 PM Piano Accompanying Alumni Post-Concert Dessert Reception (Private Event) No Charge 10 MIDNIGHT Late Night Jazz Café $10.00/Cash Bar SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 8 9 AM 50th Reunion Alumni Breakfast $15.00 9 10 AM 50th Reunion Alumni Medallion Ceremony No Charge 9 10:30 AM Eastman Weekend Breakfast Social $10.00 9:30 11 AM Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra Open Rehearsal No Charge 10 11 AM Tour and Demonstration of the Craighead-Saunders and Hook & Hastings Organs at Christ Church No Charge 10 11:30 AM Beyond Eastman: Career Paths in Accompanying No Charge 10:30 11:30 AM Tour: Exploring Sibley Music Library No Charge 11 AM NOON Keynote Address by Doris Kearns Goodwin Meliora Weekend Event $15.00 12 1:30 PM Alumni Memories Lunch $15.00 1:30 3 PM Plays Well with Others: A Showcase of Piano Accompanying Alumni No Charge 1:30 3:30 PM MEL Talks Meliora Weekend Event No Charge 2 3 PM Presidential Symposium: The Future of Higher Education Meliora Weekend Event No Charge 3 5 PM Brass Cavalcade No Charge 3 5:30 PM Gamelan Lila Muni Ensemble Open Rehearsal No Charge 3:30 4:30 PM Tour: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre and Eastman East Wing No Charge 4:30 5:30 PM Freshman Woodwind Quintet Recital No Charge 5:45 7:45 PM Eastman Weekend Gala Dinner $35.00/Cash Bar 8 10 PM Eastman Philharmonia Showcase Concert No Charge 10 11:30 PM Post-Concert Dessert Reception No Charge SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 9 11 AM Parents Breakfast with the Dean $15.00 9:30 10:30 AM Alumni Eastman Wind Ensemble Playing Session No Charge 10:30 AM 12 PM Eastman Weekend Farewell Brunch $15.00 Weekend registration fee for alumni, parents, and guests (No charge for UR faculty, staff and students, or children age 8 and under) $25.00 GRAND TOTAL 8

Registration Information ONLINE esm.rochester.edu/eastmanweekend and click on Register Now Many events fill to capacity, so use our secure online registration system for immediate confirmation of your choices. Online registration is scheduled to open in mid-august. Watch your e-mail for more details. MAIL To register by mail, complete the registration form to the left and return with a check made payable to Eastman School of Music. Eastman School of Music Office of Advancement Eastman Weekend 2014 26 Gibbs Street Rochester, NY 14604 Registration Deadline: October 10 All forms and full payments must be received by this date. We accept American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa credit cards online only. Questions about registration? Contact us at alumni@esm.rochester.edu or call the Office of Alumni Relations at 866-ESM-ALUM (866-376-2586) or 585-274-1111. Need additional forms? Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 866-ESM-ALUM (866-376-2586) or 585-274-1111, or feel free to duplicate the registration form. Confirmation Notices Online Registration: A registration confirmation will be e-mailed to you. Registration via Mail: A registration confirmation will be mailed to you. Important Information Register for all events that you plan to attend, even if there is no charge. This will help us plan for your access and comfort. Space is limited at all events. Seating is first-come, first-seated, so please arrive early. Tickets for meals and performances are included in the registration packet you receive at check-in. Your name badge will give you access to nonticketed events. An up-to-date weekend pocket program including a complete listing of weekend activities, times, locations, and other important information is provided at check-in. All times and events are subject to change. Cancellation Policy If you must cancel your reservation, refunds will be given until October 3, 2014. Due to catering and logistical commitments, no refunds will be given after this date. Registration Packets You may pick up your registration packet, which includes any tickets you need and a complete schedule of event times and locations, in Lowry Hall, (formerly known as the Main Hall), during the following times: Friday, October 17 10 AM 8 PM Saturday, October 18 7:30 AM 5 PM Can I attend if I didn t pre-register? Yes, although we strongly encourage you to register in advance. GENERAL INFORMATION Parking Parking is available in the East End Garage (accessible from East Main Street in either direction and, via East Avenue, Scio, and Main Streets), at a number of nearby lots, and on the street. Overnight parking is not recommended. Shuttle Transportation Shuttle service is provided from the Hyatt Regency, Radisson, and the Rochester Plaza Hotels. Shuttles will be provided to and from the Eastman School of Music and the Eastman Weekend Gala Dinner on Saturday night and for other select events. Attire The general dress code for the weekend is casual attire. However, for the Eastman Weekend Gala Dinner you may want to change to semi-formal attire. We strongly advise you to bring an umbrella and suitable clothing for variable weather. How can I find out if a classmate(s) has made reservations for Eastman Weekend? A list of reunion alumni planning to attend the weekend can be found on the Eastman Weekend website under the list of attendees: esm.rochester.edu/eastmanweekend. Accessibility The Eastman School of Music is committed to making its campus accessible to persons with disabilities. However, not all areas are fully accessible. Please contact us at least five days in advance if you have specific needs, and we will be happy to assist you. Accommodations For your convenience, downtown hotels have been reserved at discounted rates during the weekend. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel phone numbers listed. Shuttle transportation is provided between the Hyatt Regency, Radisson, and Rochester Plaza Hotels and the Eastman campus. The Inn on Broadway is within walking distance from Eastman. Inn on Broadway* $149 traditional rooms 26 Broadway Rochester, NY 14607 585-232-3595 / 877-612-3595 Reservation Cut-Off: September 8 Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center* $115 standard rooms 70 State Street Rochester, NY 14614 585-546-3450 / 866-826-2831 Reservation Cut-Off: September 17 * When making your reservation at either the Inn on Broadway or the Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, please mention that you are an Eastman Weekend participant to receive the rate listed. Hyatt Regency Hotel** $147 standard rooms 125 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14604 585-546-1234 / 800-233-1234 Reservation Cut-Off: September 25 Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside** $119 single/double 120 East Main Street Rochester, NY 14604 585-546-6400 / 800-333-3333 Reservation Cut-Off: September 25 ** When making your reservation at either the Hyatt Regency Hotel or the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, please mention that you are a Meliora Weekend participant to receive the rate listed. Visit the Eastman Bookstore during Eastman Weekend and receive a 15% discount on all Eastman logo wear and novelty items. This discount will also apply to these books by Eastman School Historian Vincent Lenti (BM 60, MA 62): For the Enrichment of Community Life Serving a Great and Noble Art 9

Office of Advancement 26 Gibbs St. Rochester, NY 14604 NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 780 ROCHESTER, NY esm.rochester.edu/eastmanweekend