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This is where musical excellence gets defined

For nearly a century, we have been known for our excellence in performance, artistry, and collaboration—but most of all, for our belief in the inherent value of a creative life.

We have helped launch the careers of countless performers, scholars, and music educators who have become leaders around the globe.

Our more than 1,500 students come from all 50 states and as many as 55 countries. Each one benefits from the intensity and focus of a world-class conservatory combined with the broad academic offerings of a major university.

State-of-the-art facilities add to academic excellence

The seven buildings that make up the Jacobs School of Music feature more than 180 practice rooms, choral and instrumental rehearsal rooms, numerous cutting-edge recording studios and electronic labs, and more than 100 offices and studios.

We also have a number of performance venues. Our grandest is the Musical Arts Center, home to IU Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater, which features technical capabilities that are among the best in the nation.

In addition, the William and Gayle Cook Music Library, recognized as one of the largest academic music libraries in the United States, houses more than 700,000 catalogued items.

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