Eastman grads who attended while Syd Hodkinson was a composer and conductor there may recall his motivational exclamations, which he shouted while conducting an orchestra of young people. "Make me cream" was the one I remember most vividly. At the time, we all laughed at this. Looking back on it now as an adult, I realize how incredibly terrible all of this was. The fact that I remember this after all of these years is a testament to how scarring those experiences were.
Ugh. I have received accounts - fairly recent - of Varon making..... *very* similar comments to the orchestra. There is no adult in the room at Eastman. It's mind blowing.
I’m glad you’re sharing this all publicly, and I’m so sorry you have to go through it. I admire and applaud your dedication to getting justice.
Eastman grads who attended while Syd Hodkinson was a composer and conductor there may recall his motivational exclamations, which he shouted while conducting an orchestra of young people. "Make me cream" was the one I remember most vividly. At the time, we all laughed at this. Looking back on it now as an adult, I realize how incredibly terrible all of this was. The fact that I remember this after all of these years is a testament to how scarring those experiences were.
Gawd that's disgusting. I just vomited in my mouth a little.
Ugh. I have received accounts - fairly recent - of Varon making..... *very* similar comments to the orchestra. There is no adult in the room at Eastman. It's mind blowing.