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Celebrating Rochester’s rich musical culture and the people who have made our region a mecca for musical excellence. Each year, the Rochester Music Hall of Fame celebrates musicians with various events throughout the year, culminating with the honoring of new Rochester Music Hall of Fame Inductees during our Gala Induction Ceremony at the magnificent Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre each Spring.

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame 2027 Induction Concert and Ceremony will be held on April 11, 2027 at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre.

2026 Rochester Music Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame has announced its final list of inductees for the 2026 Induction Concert & Ceremony. The inductees are internationally acclaimed actor and singer Taye Diggs, modern jazz musicians the La Barbera Brothers, living indigenous tradition Music of Seneca Nation, Rochester’s legendary jazz club The Pythodd Room, actress and Broadway star Donna Lynne Champlin, legendary jazz photographer Paul Hoeffler, and in an historic first, announced our newly established Local Legends Induction Category Award which will be presented to beloved hometown icons The Skycoasters.

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The Whirlwind Rochester Music Hall of Fame Induction Concert and Ceremony

Featuring appearances and performances from Taye Diggs, The La Barbera Brothers, Donna Lynne Champlin, The Skycoasters, and more.

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Our Class of 2026

Important Announcement…

rmhftim | April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

We found out today that Taye Diggs is unable to attend his induction into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame this Sunday, April 26th. We were informed of a potential scheduling conflict several days ago and have been working with him and his management to find a solution which enabled him to attend on Sunday and be on set for the start of filming his new project Monday morning but…

Judith Ranaletta to receive the 2026 Rochester Music Hall of Fame Ned Corman Music Educator’s Award

rmhftim | April 13, 2026April 21, 2026

Teachers don’t just create performances. They create futures. The Rochester Music Hall of Fame is honored to present this year’s Ned Corman Music Educator’s Award to Judith Ranaletta — a transformative leader in Rochester performing arts education whose mentorship launched generations of performers. Her legacy lives on in every student who stepped onto a stage with confidence because of her guidance. We celebrate her on April 26.