Jacobs School of Music

Emmy Award-Winning composer shares insight on new classes

By Lauren Fazekas · Monday, Dec. 11,2017 1 a.m.

Groupé answered questions about new courses he created at Jacobs School of Music.

Off stage

Thursday, Dec. 7,2017 11:02 p.m.

After the loss of three professors in four months in 2016, IU’s ballet department was left with just one senior faculty member. Almost two years after the implosion, here's how the department is trying to rebuild.

Cecilia Zanone, Reece Conrad and Jadyn Dahlberg dance as life-like dolls in "The Nutcracker." The ballet will run Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 2 and 3 at 2 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center.

'Nutcracker' dancers deliver artistry through growth

By Lydia Gerike · Saturday, Dec. 2,2017 6:48 p.m.

The production brought in audience members from across the country.

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

By Clark Gudas · Wednesday, Nov. 8,2017 8 a.m.

“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

By Emily Abshire · Monday, Oct. 23,2017 9:17 a.m.

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

By Adele Poudrier · Monday, Oct. 16,2017 8:02 p.m.

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

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Oct. 16,2017 6 a.m.

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

'Three Sisters' displays perseverance in times of difficulty

By Clark Gudas · Monday, Oct. 16,2017 12:27 a.m.

"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

By Clark Gudas · Thursday, Oct. 12,2017 10:19 p.m.

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

Jacobs School of Music plans weekend events honoring David Baker

By Sarah Gardner · Wednesday, Jan. 18,2017 2:26 p.m.

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

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

By Jesse Naranjo · Sunday, Dec. 11,2016 9:12 p.m.

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

Philharmonic orchestra features guest conductor, violin soloist

By Jesse Naranjo · Wednesday, Dec. 7,2016 10:23 p.m.

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

IU Ballet Nutcracker keeps Christmas tradition alive

By Jesse Naranjo · Wednesday, Nov. 30,2016 8:32 p.m.

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

Organ department continues as leading sacred music education center

By Jesse Naranjo · Tuesday, Nov. 29,2016 10:05 p.m.

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

By Jesse Naranjo · Monday, Nov. 28,2016 10:02 p.m.

Both groups will perform Tuesday in Ford-Crawford Hall.

Professors, students grapple with election in music education

By Jesse Naranjo · Monday, Nov. 14,2016 9:25 p.m.

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

By Jesse Naranjo · Thursday, Nov. 10,2016 7:49 p.m.

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

By Jesse Naranjo · Thursday, Nov. 3,2016 5:25 p.m.

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

Octubafest continues decades-old tradition in Jacobs

By Jesse Naranjo · Tuesday, Oct. 25,2016 8:21 p.m.

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

By Sarah Gardner · Tuesday, Oct. 25,2016 6:15 p.m.

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

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