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Home to the Eastman School of Music and other music and performing arts programs, the University of Rochester, placed Rochester 18th in the world in performing arts education, and 8th among American universities.

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To handle logistics, the institute partners with Wilson Commons Student Activities, which oversees a similar program, ROC Tix, that has made tickets available to students for sporting events, concerts, and film festivals.

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