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July 21, 2023
Wind conductor Marcellus Brown appointed to Jacobs School of Music faculty
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of wind conductor Marcellus Brown as visiting professor of music in bands, effective Aug. 1.
July 13, 2023
Indiana University mourns loss of distinguished professor of piano André Watts
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is deeply saddened to announce the death of André Watts, distinguished professor of piano and the Jack I. and Dora B. Hamlin Endowed Chair in Music, on Wednesday, July 12, at age 77.
June 26, 2023
Jacobs School of Music appoints Noriko Manabe to music theory faculty
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Noriko Manabe as professor of music in music theory, effective Aug. 1.
June 16, 2023
IU Percussion Ensemble wins top international competition
The Indiana University Percussion Ensemble, from the Jacobs School of Music, is one of three winners of the Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition, the most prestigious award in percussive chamber music performance.
June 09, 2023
Jacobs School of Music Summer Music Festival features eclectic programming
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music continues to feature a wide variety of programming during its annual Summer Music Festival. The series of more than 40 free events runs from June 5 through July 28 and includes an array of world-class concerts featuring choral, jazz, chamber music, piano, organ and other special offerings.
June 06, 2023
Jacobs School piano professor to be inducted into Steinway Teacher Hall of Fame
Norman Krieger, chair of the Department of Piano at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, will be inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teacher Hall of Fame in October at the historic Steinway factory in New York City.
May 23, 2023
Conductor Jeffery Meyer appointed to Jacobs School of Music faculty
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of conductor Jeffery Meyer as professor of music in orchestral conducting, effective Aug. 1, pending approval of the IU Board of Trustees.
May 23, 2023
Jacobs School of Music appoints Ryan Kelly to new associate dean position
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Kelly as associate dean for academic affairs and student success, and associate professor of music in bands, effective Aug. 1.
May 17, 2023
Jacobs School of Music appoints Michelle DeYoung and Tichina Vaughn to voice faculty
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce the appointments of mezzo-sopranos Michelle DeYoung and Tichina Vaughn to its Voice Department faculty, effective Aug. 1.
May 06, 2023
Indiana University mourns distinguished professor, piano legend Menahem Pressler
It is with sadness that the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music announces the death of Menahem Pressler, distinguished professor of music in piano and Dean Charles H. Webb Chair in Music, at age 99. Pressler died peacefully May 6 in London. He joined the Jacobs School of Music faculty in 1955 and received the Indiana University Medal in 2013.
April 28, 2023
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Sasha Janes, professor of music in ballet, as artistic director of the Chautauqua Institution’s School of Dance. He also will continue to teach full time at Jacobs.
April 24, 2023
Trombonist Brittany Lasch appointed to Jacobs School of Music faculty
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittany Lasch as assistant professor of music in trombone, effective Aug. 1, 2023.
