Centennial commissions and fanfares
Eastman’s centennial celebration will include more than 50 new compositions, world premieres, and centennial fanfares written specifically for Eastman’s ensembles, Eastman’s illustrious faculty, and more.
A “Who’s Who” of outstanding composers
The incredible “Who’s Who” list of composers who have received centennial commissions includes some of the most prominent names in contemporary American music, and two Pulitzer Prize winners:
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Several of these composers are current Eastman faculty members: , , , , , , , . In addition, former composition faculty members +*(two pieces, one of which was commissioned), , and , all received commissions.
+Denotes a gift from the composer
*Denotes a world premiere
These premieres and commissions include over 40 performances that will be premiered by many Eastman ensembles including the Wind Ensemble, Eastman Philharmonia Orchestra, Musica Nova, Trombone Choir, Chorale, Saxophone Project, Jazz Ensemble, New Jazz Ensemble, Double-Reed Choir, Percussion Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Treble Chorus, Wind Orchestra, New Horizon Band, numerous ensembles in the Eastman Community Music School, and more
Centennial fanfares
In addition, the following Eastman alumni composers created 14 fanfares especially for Eastman Centennial and various ensembles:
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Fall 2021
September 13, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Hanson/arr. Scatterday: Fanfares from the 2nd Symphony
September 15, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Orchestra
Tim Kloth: Wings Extended
October 18, 2021 – 3 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Philharmonia
J. Todd Frazier: Fanfare: Hear The Future Now
October 20, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
Austin Chanu: 30 Break 30
November 1, 2021 – 7:30 pm.. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Michael Lee: Fanfare for the Unspoken Heroes of Our Times
November 10, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Philharmonia
Max Stern: Lift Up Your Heads O’ Ye Gates
December 1, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Orchestra
Joel Balzun: Eastman Centennial Fanfare
December 3, 2021 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
David Heinick: Centenary Fanfarade
Spring 2022
January 28, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Syd Hodkinson: Meliora!
January 28, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Orchestra
Michael Isaacson: An Honor and a Privilege
February 2, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
Walter Saul: Fanfare for Eastman
February 4, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Philharmonia
Christopher Wicks: Fanfare for the Musician, Common or Uncommon
March 2, 2022 -. 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Andre Meyers: This Door, This Day
March 25, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman Wind Ensemble
Diana Rosenblum: Flights of Fancy/Frenzy
April 27, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Eastman School Symphony Orchestra
Steve Danyew: Festival Music
April 29, 2022 – 7:30 p.m. – Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Philharmonia
Stanley Friedman: A Swan Song
Faculty centennial celebration performances
In addition to Eastman’s student ensembles, several commissions are for faculty members performing in our Faculty Artist Series performances throughout the year. These commissions and performances, along with many acclaimed guest artists and residencies will be formally announced at a future date.