Jacobs School of Music

Rabbi Sue Silberberg moderates a panel discussing the Holocaust and the opera "Anne Frank" on March 7, 2023, at the Musical Arts Center in Bloomington. "Anne Frank" will be performed March 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center.

Jacobs School of Music presents ‘How We Go On: Generations After the Holocaust’

Mar 8, 2023 5:38 pm

The Jacobs Health & Wellness committee led a panel on keeping memories of the Holocaust alive.

Doctoral student Anne Slovin performs as Anne Frank in a dress rehearsal for the new opera, "Anne Frank," on Feb. 28, 2023, at the Musical Arts Center. "Anne Frank" premieres on March 3, 2023.

‘Anne Frank’ premieres with Jacobs School of Music Friday

Mar 2, 2023 9:18 am

Student tickets for “Anne Frank” are available starting at $10.

Photo of the Count Basie Orchestra featuring director Scotty Barnhart and guest vocalist Carmen Bradford. The Count Basie Orchestra will be performing at 8 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2023, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

The Count Basie Orchestra to perform at Buskirk-Chumley Theater Feb. 9

Feb 7, 2023 2:01 pm

The Count Basie Orchestra will present a free public performance at 8 p.m.

Dancers from the Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater department rehearse choreography for the opera “Ainadamar.” Performances will be held Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 10-11, 2023.

Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater brings ‘Ainadamar’ to life through dance

Jan 26, 2023 6:25 pm

Dancers from the ballet department found a unique challenge in bringing dance to the story of “Ainadamar."

Director Jeffrey Bachman choreographs a number for the Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater's production of "Ainadamar" at 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2023. Performances will be held Feb. 3-4 and Feb. 10-11.

Q&A with Jeffrey Buchman and Rosa Mercedes

Jan 24, 2023 10:52 am

Buchman and Mercedes work together to stage a production of the opera "Ainadamar."

Doctoral student Anne Slovin sings an excerpt from "Anne Frank" accompanied by P.D. student Julian Garvue at the Project School on Jan.17, 2023. “Having the opportunity to shape a role and bring it to life for the first time is really exhilarating for me,” Sloven said.

Jacobs School of Music presents the life of Anne Frank to the Project School

Jan 18, 2023 7:31 pm

Representatives of the Jacobs School of Music presented to students at the Project School on Jan. 17.

Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater sophomore Indiana Coté dances as the Snow Princess in a dress rehearsal for "The Nutcracker" on Nov. 29, 2022, at the Musical Arts Center. "The Nutcracker" will run Dec. 1-4 at the Musical Arts Center with different casts.

Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater to present ‘The Nutcracker’ Dec. 1-4

Nov 30, 2022 5:15 pm

Student tickets for ‘The Nutcracker” are available for $45 on the Jacobs School of Music website.

Jacobs School of Music ballet senior Emmanuelle Hendrickson and freshman Bryan Gregory rehearse 'The Nutcracker' with director Michael Vernon Nov. 7, 2022, in a rehearsal studio. "The Nutcracker" will run Dec. 1 through 4 at the Musical Arts Center.

Q&A with ‘The Nutcracker’ director Michael Vernon

Nov 10, 2022 12:49 pm

Vernon choreographs and directs the classic ballet to bring in the Christmas season.

Antoinette Pompe van Meerdevoort who plays Hansel, and Kayla Kramer who plays Gretel, perform in the Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater's production of "Hansel and Gretel" on Nov. 8, 2022, in the Musical Arts Center. The music school will present this opera with two different casts Nov. 11-12 and 17-18.

Jacobs School of Music to premiere ‘Hansel and Gretel’ Nov. 11

Nov 9, 2022 3:24 pm

Student tickets for “Hansel and Gretel” are available for $10.

Haley Guerra, Conor Brereton and Dajeong Song dance onstage Oct. 18, 2022 at the Musical Arts Center. The three perform as Laoula, King Ouf and Lazuli, respectively. After being reunited in the play, the group performed a dance.

'The Lucky Star' cast shines bright in humorous tale of superstition

Nov 2, 2022 6:46 pm

The IU Opera and Ballet Theater performed 'The Lucky Star' Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29.

Candace Evans is seen directing "Little Women" at Madison Opera in 2016. Evans' newest production of "Hansel and Gretel" opens Nov. 11.

Q&A with ‘Hansel and Gretel’ director Candace Evans

Oct 30, 2022 4:08 pm

Evans directs a magical family-friendly opera based on the classic fairy tale.

Professor of Jazz Guitar Dave Stryker plays the musical role of jazz legend Wes Montgomery during the tribute concert dress rehearsal taping Oct. 17, 2022. The footage will be used in a documentary celebrating the legacy of Montgomery.

Jacobs Jazz Studies joins WTIU for jazz legend Wes Montgomery tribute concert

Oct 19, 2022 9:44 am

Jacobs participates in an upcoming documentary about Montgomery for his centenary in 2023.

Director Alain Gauthier choreographs a number for the Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater's production of "The Lucky Star" at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 2022. Performances will be held Oct. 21 to 22 and Oct. 28 to 29.

Q&A with ‘The Lucky Star’ director Alain Gauthier

Oct 13, 2022 9:00 am

Gauthier directs an absurd comic opera about a king whose fate is tied to that of a peddler.

Members of IU's vocal ensemble group, NOTUS, are seen standing outside for a group photo. NOTUS is the only university-based group in the United States that exclusively studies and performs choral arrangements written after 1900.

Student vocal ensemble ‘NOTUS’ to bring recorded music to a new digital era

Oct 6, 2022 4:57 pm

Student vocal ensemble NOTUS will be recording in 360-degree sound for the first time at IU.

IU Ballet Theater students rehearse choreography for the upcoming piece by Mark Godden, "Angels in The Architecture." The "Fall Ballet" performances will feature four pieces that showcase a variety of old and new choreographers.

Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater to begin new season with 'Fall Ballet'

Sep 22, 2022 5:42 pm

The latest fall production will display new and old dances from skilled choreographers.

Ethan Upchurch, who plays Masetto, and Jimin Jeong, who plays Zerlina, perform in the Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater’s production of “Don Giovanni” on Sept. 13, 2022, in the Musical Arts Center. The music school will present this opera with two different casts Sept. 16-17 and 23-24 at the Musical Arts Center.

Jacobs School of Music to open classic opera ‘Don Giovanni’ on Sept. 16

Sep 15, 2022 11:21 am

Tickets for “Don Giovanni” are available for $10 dollars for all students and can be purchased through the Jacobs School of Music website.

Director Michael Shell gives actors notes during a rehearsal for the Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater's production of "Don Giovanni." Performances of the opera will be Sept. 16 to 17 and 23 to 24.

‘Don Giovanni’ to open fall opera season at IU

Sep 6, 2022 2:57 pm

Michael Shell directs a haunting opera about a playboy who sets his own path to doom.

Swing in September, a free concert series, begins 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 2 and continues every Friday through the end of the month. The series is co-hosted by WFIU and the IU Jacobs School of Music.

Swing in September concert series to begin Sept. 2 in Dunn Meadow

Aug 22, 2022 4:06 pm

The free concert series will showcase the talents of various bands and vocalists.

Marching Hundred Director David Woodley addresses his band in 2009 behind Assembly Hall. Woodley died May 21, 2022, in Bloomington.

‘A great friend and mentor’: remembering David Woodley

May 26, 2022 5:40 pm

Woodley joined the Jacobs School of Music faculty in 1993 as director of IU athletic bands.

Musicians combine classical music techniques with new computer technology. Similar technologies will be featured at the Computer Music Recital on April 24.

Jacobs School of Music to present electronic ‘Computer Music Recital’ on April 24

Apr 21, 2022 2:55 pm

The computer music, an experimental form of music, was composed for a Jacobs class.