Watch the livestream From its inception in 1921, Eastman Sc hool of Music has been a center for music composition and for the performan ce of new and recent music. Eastman faculty members and students have been internationally recognized since the 1930s. New music is heard frequently i n concert halls and alternative performance spaces throughout Rochester. Ea stman’s reputation for performance excellence combined with performer enthu siasm for new music offers a great benefit to composers. 3D Tour of Hatc h Recital Hall