Jacobs School of Music

Cast members perform in "It's a Wonderful Life." The opera will run at the Musical Arts Center on November 10, 11, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Opera 'It’s a Wonderful Life' coming to Musical Arts Center

Nov 8, 2017 8:00 am

“It’s a Wonderful Life” premieres on Nov. 10 and runs until Nov. 17.

Drummer Kenny Aronoff reveals life stories, discusses music theory and shares tips on professionalism in the music industry during his meet and greet hosted by Project Jumpstart on Saturday morning in the Musical Arts Center. Project Jumpstart is a student-led initiative in the Jacobs School of Music that aims to teach music students entrepreneurial skills to take charge in their future careers in the music industry.

Famous drummer returns to alma mater to share tips for success

Oct 23, 2017 9:17 am

Kenny Aronoff is the only rock star professional speaker in existence, he says.

Drummer and IU alum Kenny Aronoff will visit IU from Oct. 20 and 21. Aronoff, who has played on over 60 Grammy-nominated recordings, will participate in "An Evening with Kenny Aronoff" starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Music Arts Center Room 066.

Kenny Aronoff, IU alum and drummer for names like Paul McCartney, will visit IU

Oct 16, 2017 8:02 pm

Aronoff will be at IU on Oct. 20 and 21.

Darian Clonts, Anna Farley and Jeremy Weiss pose as Tiffany Choe stands on suitcases to sing in "L'étoile." The opera will play at the Musical Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13, 14, 20 and 21.

Kaleidoscopic steampunk 'L’Etoile' presented at Musical Arts Center

Oct 16, 2017 6:00 am

“L’Etoile” features English dialogue in between musical numbers.

Abby Lee plays Másha, Nicholas Munson plays Solyóny and Justino Brokaw plays Chebutýkin in IU Theatre's production of "Three Sisters". The play will run in the Wells-Metz Theatre at 7:30 p.m Oct. 13, 14, 17-20 and 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m Oct. 21.

'Three Sisters' displays perseverance in times of difficulty

Oct 16, 2017 12:27 am

"Three Sisters" follows characters struggling with aspirations and failure.

The ensemble performs the opening song in "L'étoile." The opera will play at the Musical Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 14, 20 and 21.

Eccentric steampunk operetta “L’Etoile” performing at the Musical Arts Center

Oct 12, 2017 10:19 pm

Wigs, tights and eccentric mechanization are present in “L’Etoile.”

Jacobs School of Music plans weekend events honoring David Baker

Jan 18, 2017 2:26 pm

Jazz professor, musician will be remembered during panel and concert.

The Jacobs School of Music held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 31, 2013 for the new East Studio Building, located on the corner of Third Street and Jordan Avenue.

Jacobs students reflect on past semester, look forward to the next

Dec 11, 2016 9:12 pm

After a semester of performances at the Jacobs School of Music, students reflect on highlights.

Maestro Federico Cortese bows to the audience after Concert românesc (Romanian Concerto) by György Ligeti.

Philharmonic orchestra features guest conductor, violin soloist

Dec 7, 2016 10:23 pm

The Jacobs School of Music group performed their last concert of the semester Wednesday.

The IU ballet company performs a dress rehearsal for the "The Nutcracker." The Jacob's School of Music production runs December 1st-4th.

IU Ballet Nutcracker keeps Christmas tradition alive

Nov 30, 2016 8:32 pm

The production will mark the 10th year of direction by Professor Michael Vernon.

Once a student at Indiana University, Dr. Janette Fishell enjoys teaching students in the Jacobs School of Music today. Dr. Fishell is highly reguarded by many of her students like first year graduate student Yumiko Tatsuta, who is a student from Japan.

Organ department continues as leading sacred music education center

Nov 29, 2016 10:05 pm

The Department of Organs & Sacred Music is one of the smallest in the music school, but one of the biggest in the world.

Jess Henry, left, director of the All-Campus Jazz Ensemble. The ensemble is a traditional big band that is open to non-music majors.

All-Campus Jazz Ensemble, Combo bring diverse majors onto one stage

Nov 28, 2016 10:02 pm

Both groups will perform Tuesday in Ford-Crawford Hall.

Professors, students grapple with election in music education

Nov 14, 2016 9:25 pm

The discussion focused on post-election sentiments and how music educators can move forward.

Jacobs School of Music professor P. Q. Phan directs performers for an upcoming show. Phan organized the Jacobs faculty trip to Vietnam.

Jacobs School of Music professors to voyage halfway across world

Nov 10, 2016 7:49 pm

The musicians will spend two weeks teaching and consulting at the Vietnam National Academy of Music.

The IU Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" in a dress rehersal Tuesday evening in the Musical Arts Center. The italian opera follows the tragic love story of a geisha who must fight for her child after her husband returns from the Navy with an American wife.

IU Opera's "Madama Butterfly" gives new take on classic opera

Nov 3, 2016 5:25 pm

The opera chronicles the intricacies of Westernization and the emotional journey of a geisha in early-1900s Japan.

As part of Octubafest at IU Jacobs School of Music euphonium player Misa Mead and piano player Alexei Ulitin perform at Recital Hall Tuesday evening.

Octubafest continues decades-old tradition in Jacobs

Oct 25, 2016 8:21 pm

The tuba festival occurs at the end of every October to celebrate the instrument and provide students opportunities.

Master and apprentice: without piano tuners, students' music starts to fade

Oct 25, 2016 6:15 pm

Music at IU depends heavily on Phil Sloffer and his team of piano technicians.

Jacobs student and cellist Zach Barnes recently recovered from muscle and nerve damage in his left hand.

Cellist recovers from hand injury after risking scholarship

Oct 18, 2016 9:47 pm

Cello student Zach Barnes suffered muscle and nerve damage last year, risking his music scholarship.

The cast of Florencia en el Amazonas by Daniel Catan sings during the opening number of the opera performance.

IU Opera integrates setting, unconventional language

Oct 13, 2016 5:58 pm

"Florencia en el Amazonas" opens Friday at the Musical Arts Center.

Jacobs School of Music director, Wayne Wallace, conducts the students of the Latin Jazz Ensemble Monday at the Buskirk Chumley Theater. He is a seven-time Grammy nominee teaching the Jacobs students African American Latin music at IU.

IU Latin Jazz Ensemble makes genre accessible to all

Oct 10, 2016 10:03 pm

The Jacobs School of Music ensemble performed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Monday night.