Jul 01
12th USA International Harp Competition
Recital Hall
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Abra K. Bush, currently senior associate dean at The Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute, will be the David Henry Jacobs Bicentennial Dean effective July 1, subject to approval by the IU Board of Trustees. She will be the first woman to lead the school.
May 27–July 30
We are pleased to announce that the Jacobs School of Music Summer Music series is back!
In celebration—and gratitude for your support during these trying times—we are also pleased to announce that this year’s series is free! Jacobs’ welcome back gift to our sorely missed audience members.
While the uncertainty of these days has strengthened our bonds, the answers to many of our questions are still being determined. However, one thing remains clear: we must play an active role in taking care of ourselves and each other.
As a student here, you’ll have exceptional educational opportunities, learn from internationally renowned faculty, study in cutting-edge facilities, and have a broad range of performance opportunities.
You’ll also become part of a musical community unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Collaboration is the name of the game here—and unwavering support abounds.
At the Jacobs School of Music, you’re free to unleash your creativity and encouraged to smash through the limits you’ve placed on yourself. Join us, and find out how amazing you can become.
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Attend an eventAt the Jacobs School of Music, performance is part of the curriculum.
No matter what academic program you choose, you’ll have numerous opportunities to put what you’ve learned in your lessons to the test—live, on stage.
There are more than 1,100 performances each year—and more than three dozen ensembles you can perform with, focusing on just about any type and genre of music you can think of.
Jul 01
12th USA International Harp Competition
Recital Hall
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Jul 01
Artist Diploma Recital – Lawrence Wong, piano
Private Location
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Jul 01
12th USA International Harp Competition
Recital Hall
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The more than 170 full-time faculty members in residence here include internationally celebrated performers and teachers who are dedicated to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of music and dance leaders who will further shape the cultural life of our nation.
Meet our facultyI had incredible instructors and mentors at Jacobs. They encouraged me to think big and imagine a university experience that fulfilled my learning desires. My experience at IU shaped me into the landscape thinker that I am today.
Katie Wyatt Vandermeer, executive director of El Sistema USA, Jacobs alumna
After you graduate, you’ll become one of our more than 16,000 alumni working as musicians, dancers, and scholars all over the globe.
Wherever you go, chances are there will be a Jacob School of Music alum there ready to greet and support you.