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[email protected] (585) 274-1074 or toll-free (844) 820-3766 EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER { WINTER 2020 } Pomp and circumstance: University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf takes the Kodak Hall stage for her inauguration on October 4. 2 From the Dean 6 Discovering Debussy 3 An Eastman professor translates a classic biography into English. Brief Notes 4 8 Excited and Engaged Alumni on the Move Eastman’s new faculty members 18 on their visions for music education School News 10 Dreams Coming True 23 Michael Burritt is Eastman’s first Recordings Paul J. Burgett Distinguished Professor. 26 Advancement Notes Celebrating 12 “She Has Said It” 27 18 Women composers enliven Eastman this fall. Alumni Notes Community 14 The Healing Art 31 “Community” was a key word Eastman and URMC join forces In Memoriam at Meliora Weekend 2019, for Eastman Performing Arts Medicine. 32 as Eastman and the University Tributes 16 Thriving Careers and welcomed a new president. 34 Happy Homecomings Faculty Notes Eastman welcomes back two notable alumni. 35 ON THE COVER: Michael Burritt displayed his percussion chops, and his recently-bestowed Student Notes Distinguished Professor medallion, during a recital in Kilbourn Hall.