Eastman School of Music Symposium
July 2014
By Joseph Baldwin
Thanks to Sherrerd Center sponsorship, I was able to attend a terrific workshop at the
Eastman School of Music in the summer of 2014. This week in Rochester was vital in my
development as a conductor and teacher. During my time at Eastman, I interacted with
other musicians on the subject of performance practice of Baroque era music, specifically
the Bach motets. The most crucial component was discussions and demonstrations of how
to teach this performance practice to students of all ages; I've already been able to
incorporate these aspects into my time at Smith. I'm very grateful to the center for its
continued support of my professional development.