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Season 6, Episode 1: Elements of Sound with Adrian DiMatteo ’12E

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.Release date:28 August 2025

Host: Jeff Dunn

Guest: Adrian DiMatteo

Mixing, Mastering: Jacob Rose, Kelly Jutsum

Artwork: Luke Juntunen

Music: Will Jae

Transcript: Coming soon!

Learn more about Adrian DiMatteo

Learn more about Sonic Institute

Contact Jeff with questions, comments, or ideas for new episodes.

]]> Individual Advising with Tristan Swihart ’21E and Micah Detweiler of pax duo https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/individual-advising-with-tristan-swihart-21e-and-micah-detweiler-of-pax-duo/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:57:38 +0000 https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/?p=32652 Thursday, September 11, 2025

1:00-2:00 PM, IML Office

Connect with percussionists Tristan Swihart ‘21E and Micah Detweiler of pax duo, a dynamic percussion project that expands the possibilities of contemporary percussion through collaboration and new creation.  Learn from Tristan or Micah about the creation of their duo, their innovative programming that

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1:00-2:00 PM, IML Office

Connect with percussionists Tristan Swihart ‘21E and Micah Detweiler of pax duo, a dynamic percussion project that expands the possibilities of contemporary percussion through collaboration and new creation.  Learn from Tristan or Micah about the creation of their duo, their innovative programming that moves music beyond the concert hall, and their portfolio careers.  Sign up for a time online.

Catch the pax duo during the Rochester Fringe Festival at their two performances of Bloom at the Hochstein School: September 11 and 13 at 7:35 PM. Learn more about the Fringe Festival here, and more about pax duo here.

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Micah Detweiler and Tristian Swihart ’21E, pax duo
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]]> The IML is open this summer! https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/the-iml-is-open-this-summer/ Thu, 08 May 2025 16:16:25 +0000 https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/?p=29486

Looking for resume and interview help this summer? Have you recently graduated and starting to apply and audition for opportunities? The Institute for Music Leadership will remain open through the summer months for advising both in-person and over Zoom! 

To make an appointment, book a time through Handshake or contact us.

The Institute for Music Leadership Office will be closed most Fridays in the summer starting June 13th, but staff are available for appointments remotely on Friday mornings.

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]]> S5E3 – The Beat of Impact with One City’s Drum Line and Leah Schuman ’96E (MM) ’01E (DMA) https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/s5e3-the-beat-of-impact-with-one-citys-drum-line-and-leah-schuman-96e-mm-01e-dma/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/?p=26837

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Season 5, Episode 3: The Beat of Impact with One City’s Drum Line and Leah Schuman ’96E (MM) ’01E (DMA)

In this episode, Jeff chats with Leah Schuman ’96E (MM) ’01E (DMA), Associate Professor of Trumpet at the VanderCook College of Music, and the Executive Director of One City, VanderCook College’s community program.  One City provides free music lessons, rehearsals and instruments to students from Chicago’s local elementary schools and neighborhoods, and received a Paul R Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant to support their new drum line.  Leah discusses her journey as a trumpet player and educator engaging in the community, and making impact through One City.  

Host: Jeff Dunn

Guest: Leah Schuman

Mixing, Mastering: Jacob Rose

Artwork: Luke Juntunen

Music: Will Jae

Transcript: Jacob Rose

Learn more about Leah Schuman
Learn more about One City

Contact Jeff with questions, comments, or ideas for new episodes.

]]> S5E2 – Creating Harmony in Maui with Colin Crake ’19E and the Hana Hou Music Program  https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/s5e2-creating-harmony-in-maui-with-colin-crake-19e-and-the-hana-hou-music-program/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/?p=26774

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Season 5, Episode 2: Creating Harmony in Maui with Colin Crake ’19E and the Hana Hou Music Program 

In this episode, Jeff chats with Colin Crake ’19E, saxophonist and co-founder of the Hana Hou Music Program.  The Hana Hou Music Program has a mission to develop, advocate, and provide music education in Maui, Hawai’i, and to serve as a free musical resource to the community regardless of background, artistic ability, or economic circumstance.  Colin won an IML Mentorship Grant to support this organization, and discusses his journey that led to this program starting, the resources and tools he used to start the organization, and the challenges presented by the 2023 wildfires. 

Host: Jeff Dunn

Guest: Colin Crake

Mixing, Mastering: Jacob Rose

Artwork: Luke Juntunen

Music: Will Jae

Transcript: Jacob Rose

Learn more about Colin Crake
Learn more about the Hana Hou Music Program

Contact Jeff with questions, comments, or ideas for new episodes.

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Season 5, Episode 1: Reflections on Jazz Education, Creative Projects, and Touring with Alexa Tarantino ’14E

In this episode, Jeff chats with Alexa Tarantino ’14E, a jazz saxophone and woodwind artist, composer, and educator based in New York City.  Alexa discusses her journey as a touring musician, recording artist, and educator, and talks about her balance of creative projects and endeavors.  Alexa offers ideas and reflections to those considering recording and educational projects and reflects on her experiences as a student at Eastman.

Host: Jeff Dunn

Guest: Alexa Tarantino

Mixing, Mastering: Jacob Rose

Artwork: Luke Juntunen

Music: Will Jae

Transcript: Jacob Rose

Learn more about Alexa Tarantino
Learn more about the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop

Contact Jeff with questions, comments, or ideas for new episodes.

]]> The IML Celebrates the 2024 Academy, Bootcamp, and Conference https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/the-iml-celebrates-the-2024-academy-bootcamp-and-conference/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:44:14 +0000 https://iml.esm.wdev.rochester.edu/?p=26063 Read more.]]>

The Institute for Music Leadership held their annual Academy, Bootcamp, and Conference in June. The Academy was attended by 19 collegiate level students from across the country and beyond, engaging in activity-based workshops to learn about nonprofit management, missions, finance, cultural humility, and community engagement. In addition to IML team Rachel Roberts ‘03E and Jeff Dunn ’14 (MM), ’23 (DMA), we are appreciative to the keynote speakers, Monique Van Willingh from the New England Conservatory, and Sarah Forestieri ’19E (MM).

2024 ELA Group Shot
The 2024 Eastman Leadership Academy
2024 ELB Group Picture
The 2024 Eastman Leadership Bootcamp

The Bootcamp cohort featured 19 advancing leaders working in the field with performing arts organizations, ensembles, and educational nonprofits.  The cohort met twice a day for intensive sessions, covering topics of fundraising, finance, law, equity and inclusion, leadership as they relate to the individual and musical enterprise. The IML thanks the faculty of the Master of Arts in Music Leadership degree, including Lisa French ‘03E, Toni Paz, Ari Solotoff, Rachel Roberts, and additional presenters Dean Jamal Rossi and Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle for an informative and engaging Bootcamp!

The Conference was hosted on campus and attended by 18 faculty, department chairs, and deans from across the US, learning together about leadership and the challenges that face higher education today. Many thanks to Dean Jamal Rossi, Dean Susan Van Vorst (Baldwin Wallace University), and Dean David Gier (University of Michigan) for their expertise, as well as additional presenters Dr. Pete Jutras (University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory), Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, and IML Director Rachel Roberts.

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2024 Eastman Leadership Conference cohort
At the 2024 Eastman Leadership Conference
At the 2024 Eastman Leadership Conference

An extra special thanks to all of our campus colleagues that made the Conference a wonderful experience for the attendees: Mark Wazowicz, Alex Reynolds and the T&MP team, Paul Spaulding and Mary Santiago and the Facilities team, and Julia Ng, Jenna Kent, Mike Dziakonas and the Concert Office team, Jessica Kaufman, Michael Sherman, Luke Juntunen and the Communications team. Last, but certainly not least, the IML shares a tremendous thanks to Jeff Dunn for his exceptional coordination of all three events.

More about these programs at musicleadership.org

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Season 4, Episode 18: Lessons in Leadership with Jamal Rossi

In this episode, Rachel Roberts is joined by Jamal Rossi, the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the Eastman School of Music. Dean Rossi reflects on his leadership journey, navigating differences between institutions, and his next steps as he steps down from his role at Eastman.

Host: Rachel Roberts

Guest: Jamal Rossi

Mixing, Mastering: Jacob Rose

Artwork: Joyce Tseng

Music: Will Jae

Transcript: Jacob Rose

Learn more about Jamal Rossi
Learn more about the Eastman School of Music

Contact Jeff with questions, comments, or ideas for new episodes.

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