Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester) Eastman School of Music

26 Gibbs St.
Rochester, New York 14604
585.274.1000
admissions@esm.rochester.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Music in Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Master of Music in Composition
Master of Music in Music Education
Master of Arts in Composition
Master of Arts in Music Education

About the program

Eastman is an amazing community of artists, performers, composers, and scholars who are committed to preparing students for meaningful lives in music. The questions we grapple with are: What will these lives look like years into the future?, and: How can we best prepare our students to lead and shape that future? We believe that a core foundation of absolute musical excellence, enhanced by innovative initiatives like the Institute for Music Leadership, provides the formula for inspiring outstanding musicians to make a difference in the world through music. Engraved on the façade of the Eastman Theatre is the phrase, “for the enrichment of community life.” We are committed to enriching life through music.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): According to College Board's BigFuture, Eastman has an acceptance rate of 43%

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