The Jacobs School staff, faculty, students, and alumni mourn the loss of Mrs. Helen Clouse, who died peacefully on September 2, 2007. Through her 47 years of dedication, love, and service to the IU Jacobs School of Music, Helen touched the lives of generations of students, creating a bond that continues well beyond graduation. Condolence messages may be added to this Web site celebrating her life.

The Jacobs School of Music continues its tradition of welcoming some of the world's most illustrious musicians–both in residence and as guests–and presenting new and legendary music. The 2007-2008 season opens this Saturday, September 8, with a concert by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Effron. André Watts join the orchestra in a performance of Beethoven's "'Emperor" Concerto.

DAVID DZUBAY WINS PRESTIGIOUS COMPOSITION TITLE

David Dzubay, composer and professor of music at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, took home first prize in the 2007 Indiana State University Contemporary Music Festival/Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra Composition Competition.

"LIFE GOES ON": A NEW DON FREUND CD

The Jacobs School announces the release of Life Goes On, a CD on the IUMusic label by composition professor Don Freund that spans 25 years of the artist's output for violin. Featured on the recordings is Performance Diploma virtuoso Steven Moeckel–currently concertmaster of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra–with the composer as pianist. Click here to listen to samples from the CD | Buy it at IUMusic Marketplace!

In addition to the season opener by the Philharmonic this Saturday, don’t miss saxophonist George Weremchuk in a guest recital on September 17, or Uriel Segal conducting the season debut of the IU Chamber Orchestra on September 19. David Baker leads in the jazz season with his Jazz Band on Monday, September 24. And get your tickets now for the curtain-raiser of the IU Opera Theater season, Verdi’s ever-popular Rigoletto: September 21, 22, 28, and 29.

This edition of Fanfare cheers the achievements of David Ward-Steinman, Ernesto Bitetti, Wendy Gillespie, Lewis Rowell, Andrew Estel, Nicole Lynn Pollard, Rachael Taratoot Ciraldo, and many others! Click here for more >>

Read about the amazing life of the beloved Helen Clouse, who was an esteemed friend of hundreds in the Jacobs School family and recently passed away. Also, catch up on all of the Jacobs coverage over the summer, including the highly successful IU Summer Music Festival. And link directly to Peter Jacobi’s previews and reviews, as well as all the other Jacobs articles in The Herald-Times; no password needed. We keep track of these articles and many more from around the globe for your information and convenience. Click here for more >>