Mentorship Program
Each Fall and Spring semester, the Eastman School of Music takes part in a university-wide mentorship program connecting current students to alumni, faculty, and industry professionals. With the choice of either a 1 or 3-month option, this guided mentorship program is a great way for relationships to be built while mentors help to guide mentees through career ideation and options.
Faculty, staff and parents, you can sign up to be a mentor as well!
Student registration for Fall 2023 occurs between Sept. 16 – Oct. 8.
Meliora Collective
Interested in connecting with alumni outside of the mentoring program? No problem. All Eastman School of Music students, faculty, staff & alumni can become part of the University of Rochester’s professional platform where you can connect, network, and discuss field-related topics at your own pace.
The mentor I was placed with fit me so well – she understood exactly what I wanted to focus on and knew how to help me in a field they were already experienced in. I left the program ready to build connections and stay in touch with the connection’s I have already built.
Nadia Magalski, ’26E
B.A. in Applied Music, Double Bass
My Meliora Mentor, Dr. Rachel Roberts, was incredibly generous with her time and knowledge, going above and beyond to give me guidance. Even when I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted from the mentorship, she was able to help me figure out long- and short-term goals and direct my focus to areas that would help accomplish them. I recommend the Meliora Mentorship program to any alum, whether they have specific questions or are seeking guidance in the next steps of their career.
Nicholas Morandi, ’21E
PhD in Composition
