Join a community of leaders this summer at the Eastman Leadership Conference! Recorded live this past summer, hear from participants as they finish one of the many activities over the course of the 3 1/2-day experience. Capped at only 30 participants, this intimate conference is for current and aspiring deans, associate/assistant deans, department chairs, and any faculty or staff members of music schools currently in or aspiring to leadership positions. Participants gain enhanced individual leadership effectiveness and the development of new perspectives, skills, and tools through specific learning objectives and goals.

S5E7 - The Eastman Leadership Conference

In this episode, IML Associate Director Blaire Koerner chats with ﻿Eastman alumna, English harpist, educator, and actor Dr. Rosanna Moore.  Moore talks about the challenges, opportunities, and suggestions for international musicians who aim to study and work in the United States. She will discuss the steps she took to gain her positions and visa status in America, such as becoming tenured second harpist at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, to the transition back over the pond and starting anew in yet another country as the recently appointed Assistant Lecturer in Harp at the Dublin Conservatoire at TU in Ireland.

S5E11 - International Journeys for Musicians with Rosanna Moore '14E (MM) '19E ﻿(DMA)

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Rick McRae, Catalog/Reference Librarian at the Sibley Music Library, where he primarily catalogs Eastman-related materials such as dissertations, concerts, and recital recordings. Rick shares his journey to becoming a music librarian, as well as insights on the value of staying open to new career opportunities while keeping a creative outlet alive. He also discusses the resources available to those interested in the field, the challenges of librarianship in the digital age, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of the Sibley Music Library, the largest university music library in the U.S.



S5E13 - Behind the Stacks of the Sibley Music Library with Rick McRae

This episode features Vincent Huang '22E (MM), recipient of an IML Mentorship Grant for his project, the China International Low Brass Elite Seminar. Hear about Vincent's decision to study abroad in the US and his creation of the Seminar, offering masterclasses, lectures, and concerts for all levels of students in Nanjing, China. Joined by Professors Mark Kellogg, Professor of Trombone and chair of the Winds, Brass and Percussion Department and Larry Zalkind, Professor of Trombone, the seminar took place in the summer of 2024. Tune in to hear their experiences abroad and to discover why gaining experience beyond the classroom is crucial for personal and professional growth.

S5E14 - Global Impact with the China International Low Brass Elite Seminar and Vincent Huang

In this episode, Jeff chats with members of Blacktop Percussion, Brandon Berlanga, Michael-Lee Smith, and John Dawson, about their project "Scintillations," which was funded in part by an IML Mentorship Grant.  The percussionists discuss creating their group, their first project, and the challenges in creating a new commission.  Scintillations composer Sebastian Zhang joins the conversation to share his role in the project, and advice for those looking to create similar works. 

S5E16 - Sparking Scintillations with Blacktop Percussion

In this episode, graduate students Uday Singh and Julian Stuart-Burns chat with team members of Eighth Blackbird about the ensemble's history, growth, and initiatives.  Co-Founder and Artistic Director of the GRAMMY award-winning ensemble, Matthew Duvall shares the evolution of the group and how the organization's mission has evolved.  Garrett Obrycki '13E expands by adding his journey and perspective as the Director of the Creative Lab, an immersive residency that brings together composers, performers, and technologists to develop and perform new works.

S5E17 - Creating a Visionary Ensemble with Eighth Blackbird

In this episode, Jeff chats with guitarist, educator, and author Adrian DiMatteo '12E about his unique journey.  Adrian is the founder of the Sonic Institute, which offers experiential workshops, training programs, music lessons, healing sessions and events designed to help people connect with sound and music as a tool for meditation and healing.  Adrian also discusses his experiences performing across the world, experiencing music making in different cultures, and his mindset that has enabled his journey as a professional musician.  

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