Music Director

Gerard Schwarz

Gerard Schwarz was named music director of the Eastern Music Festival in 2007, having served as principal conductor since 2005. He has expanded the festival's audiences to the largest in its history while enhancing education and programming to include a composer in residence and 3 new concert series.

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Study

Apply for Summer Study 2013 (June 22-July 27)

Are you an aspiring young and gifted performer between the ages of 14 and 22, looking for an opportunity to discover your very best? This summer, study at one of America's finest orchestral and piano studies programs.

Application Deadline: March 1, 2013
(Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.)

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Festival

2013 FESTIVAL: June 24-July 27, 2013

Purchase tickets: (336) 272-0160

With over 100 music-related events during the season and throughout the year, the Eastern Music Festival has something for everyone. Whether you love classical, jazz, or bluegrass, EMF is your number one festival!

• Classical
• Jazz & Blues
• Fringe

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• CLMon - Jun 24Mark Kosower, cello UNCG School of Music, Theatre, and Dance - 8:00p
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• CLTue - Jun 25Mark Kosower, cello UNCG School of Music, Theatre, and Dance - 8:00p
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