The National Band Assocation at Indiana University is launching an exciting new project where they will commission a new work for the wind band repertoire by composer Cait Nishimura. The National Band Association (NBA) is a university student organization through the Jacobs School of Music that is dedicated to promoting the musical and educational significance… Read more »
Month: June 2021
2019-2020 Impact Report
We are reimagining the relationship between universities and rural communities. 2019-2020 marks the third year of partnership between the Center for Rural Engagement and the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. Through activities in scholarship, pedagogy and performance, the Jacobs School of Music has worked to empower both rural communities throughout the state of… Read more »
2020-2021 Impact Report
We are catalyzing rural arts activity in reimagined ways. 2020 was a challenging, unprecedented year for everyone. We all struggled to find new and innovative ways for the arts to flourish while stuck at home and processing the many stressors of a global crisis. The devastation of COVID-19 reminded us how fundamental the arts… Read more »
ChamberFest Brown County this August!
“ChamberFest Brown County was born out of love; love for music, love for people and love for nature.” ChamberFest Brown County is a classical music festival that takes place in Nashville, IN. Nashville has rich artistry embedded into its own culture, and also acts as the ideal location for a convergence of artistic activity from… Read more »
The Electric Guitar Orchestra – projects coming soon!
The Electric Guitar Orchestra (EGO) is an exciting ensemble led by Daniel Duarte that includes eight electric guitars, a bass guitar and drums. Duarte created this ensemble envisioning a dynamic and innovative musical group capable of presenting a variety of styles. From Vivaldi, Bach and Mozart to The Beatles, Queen and Prince, the Electric Guitar… Read more »