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Soundtrax Schedule
Day 1: Thursday, October 16
10 a.m.
“Music for
Video Games”
Kilbourn Hall at
Eastman School of Music
Moderator: Andrew Borman
Esteemed video game composers Guy Whitmore, Garry Schyman, and Seth Wright will lead a discussion about music design and composition for video games.
3:30 p.m.
“The Art & Craft of
Music for Animation”
Kilbourn Hall at
Eastman School of Music
Moderator: Mike Cidoni
Emmy®-winning composer Mark Watters and music producer Bambi Moé will share stories and secrets of the art of music for animation. ​​
1:30 p.m.
Carter Burwell:
Composer Conversations
Kilbourn Hall at
Eastman School of Music
Moderator: Jon Burlingame
Three-time Oscar®-nominated composer Carter Burwell will share an in-depth look at his career, his methodology, and upcoming projects.
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7:30 p.m.
"Film Scores Live!
Terence Blanchard
with the E-Collective and
the Gateways Festival Orchestra"
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Film Scores Live! is a rare concert experience celebrating culture, legacy, and the iconic film music of Terence Blanchard—brought to life with the Gateways Festival Orchestra.
Day 2: Friday, October 17
9 a.m.
“The Mystique
of Stradivarius”
Kilbourn Hall at
Eastman School of Music
Moderator: David Ying
An engaging and entertaining exploration of
the Stradivarius, featuring expert Bruno Price, co-owner of Rare Violins of New York, and celebrated violinist YooJin Jang.​
1 p.m.
"Immersive Sound:
From Cinema to
Personal Devices"
Kilbourn Hall at
Eastman School of Music
Moderator: Dave Sluberski
Industry leaders will explore the fast-changing landscape of immersive audio—from cinematic sound to personalized AR/VR experiences.​
7:30 p.m.
The Red Violin in Concert—with composer John Corigliano, conductor
Jeff Beal, and violinist YooJin Jang in person
Kodak Hall at
Eastman School of Music
A live-to-picture performance by the Eastman Philharmonia will enhance a screening of the 1998 film “The Red Violin,” which won John Corigliano an Academy Award® for film score.
10:30 a.m.
John Corigliano and Jeff Beal: Composer Conversations
Kilbourn Hall at
Eastman School of Music
Moderator: Jon Burlingame
Soundtrax festival attendees will be given the rare opportunity to hear Oscar®-winner John Corigliano discuss his celebrated film career, as well as fellow composer Jeff Beal.
3:30 p.m.
The Music from
Interstellar
— with Roger Sayer
performing in person
Third Presbyterian Church
This concert event features a live performance by Roger Sayer, the original organist for the film score of epic space movie “Interstellar.”
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Day 3: Saturday, October 18
4 p.m.
Conrad Pope and
Nan Schwartz:
Composer Conversations
Kilbourn Hall at
Eastman School of Music
Moderator: Jon Burlingame
An exploration of orchestration and composition, shared through the eyes and experiences of Conrad Pope and Nan Schwartz.​
1:30 p.m.
“John Williams Reimagined”
— with flutist Sara Andon, cellist Cecilia Tsan, and pianist Simone Pedroni in person
Kilbourn Hall at
Eastman School of Music
Moderator: Robert Townson
A concert celebration of the film music of legendary composer John Williams, with pieces from his iconic film scores “reimagined” for cello, flute, and piano.
“This isn’t just a festival or conference — it’s a celebration for film lovers and a multi-sensory experience to inspire, connect, and elevate those passionate about the power of music and sound in visual media.”
— Mark Watters
Co-director of Soundtrax, Emmy Award-winning composer, and director of
Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media at Eastman School of Music