Archive of More that 60 Eastman School of Music Concert Programs, 1926-27

Very good. Collection of 63 concert programs from performances at two Eastman School of Music venues in 1926 and 1927. About half are from the Eastman Theatre, where the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and touring professional musicians performed, and half from Kilbourn Hall, a venue used primarily for student recitals. Condition ranges from good to very good, with many of the Kilbourn Hall programs bearing notations from the person who attended the concerts, apparently a student at the College. The Eastman School of Music, part of the University of Rochester (New York), was established in 1921 by Eastman Kodak founder George Eastman, who explained his motives: “The life of our communities in the future needs what our schools of music and of other fine arts can give them. It is necessary for people to have an interest in life outside their occupations … I am interested in music personally, and I am led thereby to want to share my pleasure with others. It is impossible to buy an appreciation of music. Yet, without appreciation, without the presence of a large body of people who understand music and get enjoyment out of it, any attempt to develop the musical resources of any city is doomed to failure. Because in Rochester we realize this, we have undertaken a scheme for building musical capacity on a large scale from childhood.” According to the School's website, "through the efforts of Eastman, Howard Hanson (Eastman Director from 1924-1964), and University President Rush Rhees, the Eastman School became an innovator in American music education. The trio’s original vision is still alive and vital through the Eastman School’s numerous creative endeavors– to create a music school dedicated to the highest levels of musical artistry and scholarship, to the broad education of young musicians within the context of a university, the musical enrichment and education of the greater community, and preparing Eastman students to be leaders in their chosen professions."

Item #24357

Price: $100.00