Celebrate the Eastman Experience Dear Friends, Like you, I am a proud graduate of the . 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 and Philharmonia. • Great teachers and mentors like the legendary , whose 100th birthday we Jamal J. Rossi will celebrate. Joan and Martin Messinger Dean Eastman School of Music • 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. • TheEastman 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 3:45–5:25 PM Tour: Hall at Eastman Philharmonia Open Rehearsal and Eastman East Wing 4–5 PM In 2008–2009, Eastman Theatre was thoroughly Fennell–ebration! renovated to enhance its acoustics and aesthetics. The Eastman East Wing, completed in 2010, Celebrating Frederick Fennell’s 100th includes the intimate Hatch Recital Hall, an We proudly celebrate the 100th birthday of atrium highlighted by a colorful Dale Chihuly Frederick Fennell (BM ’37, MM ’39, HNR ’88), glass sculpture, rehearsal and recording spaces, and the founder of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, faculty studios. who was born on July 2, 1914. Please join Mark Please register for a specific tour, space is limited. Scatterday (DMA ’89), (BM ’54, MM ’59, DMA ’63), and the EWE for an hour 11:30 AM –1:30 PM of music and memories honoring a great Eastman Lunch with the Students alumnus and one of America’s most creative, Enjoy an à la carte lunch with fellow alumni and colorful, and recorded conductors. current students in the Dining Center at the 5:30–6:30 PM Student Living Center. Eastman Weekend Opening Celebration 1–2:15 PM Kick off Eastman Weekend with this showcase of The Eastman Brass Quintet: 1962–1975/ performances by current students, Holiday Sing– Innovations in Brass Quintet Concepts style. Join us under the clock in Lowry Main Hall. Dan Patrylak (BM ’54, MM ’60) presents the 6:30–7:45 PM history and performances of the beginning of Eastman Weekend Welcome Reception the EBQ. with the Dean 1:35–2:45 PM Join Dean Jamal Rossi in celebrating Eastman Eastman Chorale Open Rehearsal Weekend 2014 with conversation, cocktails, 1:45–3:25 PM and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Eastman School Symphony Orchestra 7:30–9 PM Open Rehearsal Plays Well with Others: 1:45–3:25 PM A Showcase of Current Students Eastman Wind Orchestra Open Rehearsal You won’t want to miss this recital, performed by the next generation of talented ESM accompanying 2–3 PM majors and their colleagues. Come and get Tour: Exploring a glimpse of the future leaders in the profession! Join library staff for a closer look at the facilities 8–10 PM and collections of Sibley Music Library. An Evening with Jason Alexander 2:30–3:30 PM See page 3 for details. Tour and Demonstration of the Craighead-Saunders and Hook & Hastings 9:30–10:30 PM Piano Accompanying Alumni Organs at Christ Church Post-Concert Dessert Reception Join Eastman organ faculty members at nearby Christ Church for a tour and demonstration of the Chat with old friends and relive old times at Jean Craighead-Saunders Baroque Organ, a world-class Barr’s house – the scene of so many parties over the years. instrument featured in The Times. Guests Private event for ACM grads only. will also have the opportunity to see and hear 10–Midnight the 1893 Hook & Hastings American Romantic Late Night Jazz Café Organ, recently installed in the church. 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 Saturday, October 18 Chamber Orchestra Concert Keynote Address by Doris Kearns Goodwin 4–5 PM Strong Auditorium, River Campus 11 AM–NOON Eastman School of Music Professor Tony Caramia Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre joins the Chamber Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential historian Doris Orchestra, David Harman, conductor, for Claude Kearns Goodwin will deliver this year’s Keynote Bolling’s Suite for Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Trio. Address live at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Goodwin is the author of six critically-acclaimed An Evening with and New York Times best-selling books. The 2012 Jason Alexander movie Lincoln was based in part on Goodwin’s Team 8 PM Kodak Hall at Eastman of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln. Theatre Please note that there will be no keynote lottery this year. Beyond his portrayal of George Costanza on the hit MEL Talks NBC series , Jason 1:30–3:30 PM Goergen Athletic Center, Palestra, Seinfeld River Campus Alexander has performed on Broadway, done stand- Now in its second year, MEL Talks will feature an up comedy, acted in film, array of faculty, students, and alumni speaking on and directed. His live appearances feature comedy, topics related to research, innovation, and artistry music, and improvisation. He has won six Emmys, at the University and beyond. Talks will include an American Television Award, two American research into extending human longevity, the role Comedy Awards, a Tony Award (Best Leading of improvisation in our lives, and bringing clean Actor in a Musical, for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway), water to Africa. Chris Azzara (MM ’88, PhD ’92), and was honored by The Actors Fund with the Julie professor of music education at Eastman School of Harris Award for Lifetime Achievement. Jason Music, will be a featured speaker. Alexander’s performance in Kodak Hall kicks off the new “Eastman Presents” series. Presidential Symposium: The Future of Higher Education A limited number of tickets will be available for An Evening with 2–3:30 PM Strong Auditorium, River Campus Jason Alexander. Registration for this event begins in mid-August. University Trustee Hugo Sonnenschein ’61 Tickets can be purchased by telephone at 585-454-2100 (credit card will lead a discussion on the future of higher only), by fax at 585-454-7885 (credit card only), quoting the Priority/ Promotional Code EWJA1, or online using the following instructions: education. Sonnenschein is president emeritus and Distinguished Service Professor at the University On the Eastman School of Music website, select ‘Concert of Chicago. Panelists will include Edward D. Information’ from the left hand menu. Select Eastman Theatre Box Miller, CEO emeritus of Johns Hopkins Medicine Office. Enter the Priority/Promotional CodeEWJA1 in the box provided. and dean and vice president emeritus of The Johns Tickets will go on sale to the public starting Tuesday, September 2. Hopkins University School of Medicine; John We strongly suggest that you purchase them before this date. Sexton, president of New York University; Kent Syverud, chancellor of Syracuse University; and SPONSORED BY Nancy Zimpher, chancellor of the State University of New York.

3 Saturday, October 18

8–9 AM 10–11:30 AM 50th Reunion Beyond Eastman: Alumni Breakfast Career Paths in Accompanying Is there life after Eastman? Get tips and ideas 9–10 AM as some representative graduates of the Piano 50th Reunion Accompanying program talk about their paths to a Alumni Medallion Ceremony rich and rewarding career. President and Dean Jamal Rossi host 10:30–11:30 AM a celebration of the 50th Reunion Classes of 1963 Tour: Exploring Sibley Music Library and 1964. See description on page 2. 9–10:30 AM 11 AM–NOON Eastman Weekend Breakfast Social Keynote Address by Doris Kearns Goodwin Join alumni, parents, friends, and family for a Meliora Weekend event. See page 3 for details. continental breakfast in the Director’s Dining Room at the Student Living Center. 12–1:30 PM 9:30–11 AM Alumni Memories Lunch Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra Reminisce about student days and discuss how your Eastman education prepared you for life after college. Open Rehearsal Enjoy the Eastman Community Music School’s 1:30–3 PM award–winning Youth Jazz Orchestra, under the Plays Well with Others: A Showcase of Piano direction of Howard Potter (MM ’82). Accompanying and Chamber Music Alumni 10–11 AM Come hear a wonderfully varied program featuring some Piano Accompanying and Chamber Music Tour and Demonstration of the alumni together with vocal and instrumental Craighead-Saunders and Hook & Hastings colleagues, faculty members, and friends in Organs at Christ Church a concert guaranteed to intrigue and delight See description on page 2. 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 The following exhibits will be on display MEL Talks throughout the weekend: Meliora Weekend event. See page 3 for details. 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 Maestro Frederick Fennell (1914-2004): mostly of percussion instruments—metallophones, An Iconographic Life gongs, and drums—as well as flutes and voices. The To celebrate the 100th birthday of the founder members include Eastman students, faculty, and of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, this exhibit staff, and many Rochester community members. will provide a retrospective look at Mr. Fennell’s 3:30–4:30 PM life and career as told through the many Tour: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre iconographic items that are part of the Frederick and Eastman East Wing Fennell Collection. See description on page 2. Sibley Music Library Fourth Floor 4:30–5:30 PM Eastman Wind Ensemble Room 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 ’s Cominsky Promenade for a dessert and coffee Merry Mount reception with Eastman classmates, friends, This exhibit will provide a retrospective look at and family. 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 . 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 ______

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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 The Eastman Brass Quintet: 1962-1975 / 1–2:15 PM No Charge Innovations in Brass Quintet Concepts 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 Tour and Demonstration of the Craighead-Saunders 2:30–3:30 PM No Charge and Hook & Hastings Organs at Christ Church 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 See page 3 for 8–10 PM An Evening with Jason Alexander 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 Tour and Demonstration of the Craighead-Saunders 10–11 AM No Charge and Hook & Hastings Organs at Christ Church 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 Presidential Symposium: The Future of Higher Education – 2–3 PM No Charge Meliora Weekend Event 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 $25.00 (No charge for UR faculty, staff and students, or children age 8 and under) GRAND TOTAL

8 Registration Information Accommodations ONLINE Cancellation Policy For your convenience, downtown esm.rochester.edu/eastmanweekend If you must cancel your reservation, hotels have been reserved at discounted and click on “Register Now” refunds will be given until October 3, rates during the weekend. Reservations 2014. Due to catering and logistical can be made by calling the hotel phone Many events fill to capacity, so use our commitments, no refunds will be given numbers listed. Shuttle transportation secure online registration system for after this date. is provided between the Hyatt immediate confirmation of your choices. Regency, Radisson, and Rochester Registration Packets Plaza Hotels and the Eastman campus. Online registration is scheduled to open You may pick up your registration packet, in mid-August. Watch your e-mail for The Inn on Broadway is within walking which includes any tickets you need and distance from Eastman. more details. a complete schedule of event times and MAIL locations, in Lowry Hall, (formerly Inn on Broadway* To register by mail, complete the known as the Main Hall), during the $149 traditional rooms registration form to the left and return following times: 26 Broadway with a check made payable to Eastman Friday, October 17 Rochester, NY 14607 School of Music. 10 AM–8 PM 585-232-3595 / 877-612-3595 Reservation Cut-Off: September 8 Eastman School of Music Saturday, October 18 Office of Advancement 7:30 AM–5 PM Rochester Plaza Hotel Eastman Weekend 2014 and Conference Center* Can I attend if I didn’t pre-register? 26 Gibbs Street $115 standard rooms Yes, although we strongly encourage you Rochester, NY 14604 70 State Street to register in advance. Registration Deadline: October 10 Rochester, NY 14614 All forms and full payments must be GENERAL INFORMATION 585-546-3450 / 866-826-2831 received by this date. Parking Reservation Cut-Off: September 17 We accept American Express, Discover, Parking is available in the East End *When making your reservation at MasterCard, and Visa credit cards Garage (accessible from East Main Street either the Inn on Broadway or the online only. in either direction and, via East Avenue, Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Scio, and Main Streets), at a number of Center, please mention that you are Questions about registration? nearby lots, and on the street. Overnight an Eastman Weekend participant to Contact us at [email protected] parking is not recommended. receive the rate listed. or call the Office of Alumni Relations at Shuttle Transportation 866-ESM-ALUM (866-376-2586) Hyatt Regency Hotel** or 585-274-1111. 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