All Eastman School of Music students can take advantage of our diverse and practical courses. From practicing audition and speaking skills, to exploring career options, to learning audio hardware and software, we have many courses that can support you.
Course Listing
Course Codes:
ML = Music Leadership courses open to all graduate students
ALC = Arts Leadership courses open to all undergraduate and graduate students
Summer Semester
Fall Semester
ALC
Building An Audience
Anticipated K. LAMOURE | FALL | ONLINE
ALC
Keys to Healthy Music
S. CALLAN-HARRIS | EARLY HALF – FALL | IN-PERSON
ALC
Strategies for Performance Success
CHANGES EACH YEAR | EARLY HALF – FALL | IN-PERSON
Spring Semester
ALC
Building An Audience
exp. K. LAMOURE | SPRING | ONLINE
ALC
Keys to Healthy Music
S. CALLAN-HARRIS | SPRING | IN-PERSON
ALC
Marketing in the Digital Age
C. KIRKPATRICK | SPRING | ONLINE
ALC & MTL (Graduates Only)
Preparing Future Music Faculty
L. CARAVAN & P. SILVEY | SPRING | IN-PERSON
Frequently Asked Questions
ALC vs. ML
Anyone at Eastman, and the University of Rochester, can register for an ALC course at the corresponding level. All ML courses, however, are for graduate students only.
Cost
All ALC courses are automatically free to those who enroll. For ML courses, graduate students will be charge per credit.
Credits
If enrolled in an ALC course for free, the course:
- Will NOT count towards your degree requirements as electives, however, you will receive a grade
- Will be counted as bringing the student to full-time status
- MAY be counted to fulfill Certificate or Diploma program requirements
Co-Located
Currently, there are only three ALC courses that can be used to fulfill degree requirements as they are cross-listed with other departments (see above). To receive credit for these courses, graduate students MUST: register for the cross-listed version (i.e. MTL 421) and pay the tuition charges.
Auditing
The IML does not generally allow for auditing of course. Special requests should be directed to the IML Assistant Director.
Cancellation
In any given semester, courses are canceled for a variety of reasons, including instructor availability and low enrollment. Review of course enrollment will take place by the end of the prior semester. Any cancellation will take place no later than 3 weeks ahead of the day classes begin.
Enjoying these courses?
Interested in taking the next step in your career as a music leader? We have multiple ways of furthering your education and taking a deeper dive into these topics.
M.A. Music Leadership
An online masters degree designed for musicians who seek to lead musical arts organizations. Fulfills NYSED requirements for K-12 Music Teachers to advance to a Professional Certificate. Provides internship experience.
Minor in Music Leadership
Offers Eastman doctoral students the opportunity to focus their studies to hone both artistic and managerial skills as a future music leader. 10-12 credits.
Arts Leadership Certificate
Complements musical training with career and leadership training, helping musicians to envision, create, and lead meaningful lives in music. Rising juniors & graduates can apply. Provides internship experience. 6 credits plus meetings and events.