Jacobs School of Music

Thinking different: new production mixes Steve Jobs biopic with opera

By Robert Mack and David Brinson · Wednesday, Sept. 12,2018 3:56 p.m.

The opera will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, 15, 21 and 22. Students can find tickets starting at $10.

Historical Performance Institute conference features scholars from around the world

By Robert Mack · Friday, May 18,2018 12:05 p.m.

The conference will focus on musical improvisation from the Middle Ages onward.

'West Side Story' takes the stage at Musical Arts Center

By Maura Johnson · Thursday, April 5,2018 5 a.m.

The 2018 production marks the 100th birthday of composer Leonard Bernstein.

Sophomore Libby Ryan wraps green thread around her reed. The thread binds the two pieces of reed together.

Oboists craft their voice through the instrument reeds they make

By Rose Bythrow · Thursday, March 8,2018 4 a.m.

Oboists spend 10 to 15 hours of their week making reeds.

Jacobs growing its roster of jazz faculty

By Robert Mack · Friday, Feb. 9,2018 6 a.m.

Jacobs School of Music has hired four new faculty members in the last two years.

Music Professor Glenn Gass discusses the music of 1968 and his top 5 albums

By Emily Abshire · Thursday, Feb. 8,2018 6 a.m.

The year 1968 killed '67's dreams of peace and love, Gass said.

Berlin Philharmonic concertmaster returns to IU as Wells visiting professor

By IDS staff · Friday, Feb. 2,2018 8 a.m.

Bendix-Balgley graduated from the Jacobs School of Music as a Wells scholar.

Sarah Wroth, a Jacobs School of Music alumna, joins the faculty as visiting associate professor of music in ballet. Wroth  took over this year as an associate chair of the ballet department.

Jacobs School of Music hires record number of new faculty

By Chris Forrester · Monday, Jan. 22,2018 1 a.m.

More than 10 percent of Jacobs’ 180-person faculty is new.

Jacobs School of Music offers wide range of programs, concerts

By Christine Fernando · Wednesday, Jan. 17,2018 1 a.m.

Programs include ChoralFest and a Black History Month Concert.

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.

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