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As arts organizations continue to grapple with the logistical and financial implications of the global pandemic, the mental and physical health of organizations’ artists, staff, audiences, and communities is also of paramount concern. CultuRunners, an organization that “produces cross-cultural campaigns, exhibitions, films and live events – promoting peace-building and sustainable development through art,” recently launched Healing […]

The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research is proud to announce five new projects that have been awarded funding through the PRJC Grant Program. The grant committee received a wealth of excellent proposals for innovative projects and researching surrounding the Center’s focus on the achievement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all elements […]

With an arts ecosystem that has experienced a seismic shift to the digital world as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, leveraging our brand–our artistry–in the digital realm has become an essential skill for musicians and arts organizations alike. We recently came across a helpful resource produced by startegynest; “5 Digital Marketing Hacks for Arts […]

With a profession that can often be all-consuming, finding ways to effectively manage one’s time and stay motivated are key skillsets for all individuals in the music industry. Whether you are an active performer, teacher, or arts administrator, finding strategies to maximize the effectiveness and impact of our work is key. We recently came across […]

The Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research is a division of the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman School of Music. The Center’s research and programming emphasizes the 21st Century evolution of the innovative ensemble, influenced by both the symphony orchestra and the chamber music traditions, with a focus on creative, artist-centered ensembles that […]

The article below was written by Dr. John Pippen, a 2019 Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation and Research Grant Recipient. Pippen is assistant professor of Ethnomusicology at Colorado State University. His courses address sociological and anthropological studies of music, musical practices around the world, and histories of music in the United States and Europe. […]

There is just under one month left to apply for a Paul R. Judy Center grant. The first deadline for the 2021-22 grant program is October 1, 2021 at 11:59pm EST.  The October 1 cycle is open to all applicants and awards typically range in size from $500 to $2000. Click the links below to learn […]

With the impending start of the new academic year and professional-orchestra seasons, the summer often provides time to reflect and set goals–personal, professional, and musical–for the new year. We recently came across a short article by Dr. Noa Kageyama, faculty member at The Juilliard School, published by The Bulletproof Musician. In the article, Dr. Kageyama […]

The first application deadline for the 2021-22 Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation & Research Grant Program is October 1. The October 2021 cycle is open to all applicants. To learn more about the program and to submit your proposal CLICK HERE.  Below, Rachel Roberts, Director of the Institute for Music Leadership at the Eastman […]

Earlier this year, the Eastman School of Music’s Paul R. Judy Center for Innovation & Research, in collaboration with the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance’s EXCEL Lab, sponsored Disruption. Action. Change. Creating a More Just and Equitable Arts Ecosystem. As part of the series, our five featured guests contributed blog posts that coincided […]