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Weekly Digest: MLK songs and tributes, the loss of 100k Schoenberg scores, the musical universe of David Lynch, performances at the Trump inauguration, and more

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FEATURE Best Martin Luther King Songs: 10 Moving Tributes U Discover Music: Martin Chilton From sorrowful mourning to polemical rage, these songs deal with the death of the civil-rights icon in moving, revelatory ways. RESEARCH AND OPINION Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra at 50: is it time for brickbats or bouquets? The Guardian: Marshall Marcus… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #15 – Celeste (Music by Lena Raine)

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SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #15 – Celeste (Music by Lena Raine) Another soundtrack with music featuring on NOTUS’ upcoming concert, Celeste is now a staple of the indie game scene, thanks in no small part to the incredible soundtrack by composer Lena Raine. The soundtrack is emphatically electric with gritty synths and the occasional piano… Read more »

Weekly Digest: LA fires devastates the music community, Tik Tok’s future and its connection to classical, Jimmy Carter’s love for music, and more

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FEATURE Los Angeles Fires: A Crisis Devastates the Music Community The Pier: Jenna Shaw The ongoing fires in Los Angeles have cast a pall over the city, impacting lives, homes, and livelihoods. Among the devastated is the local music industry, with studios, venues, and artists facing unprecedented challenges. L.A. Music Community Galvanizes to Help Victims… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #13 – A Short Hike (Music by Mark Sparling)

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SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #13 – A Short Hike (Music by Mark Sparling) A cozy little game about climbing a mountain peak and meeting new friends, A Short Hike is a great indie title with an intriguing original soundtrack by Mark Sparling. The timbres used in the music match both the energy of the journey’s… Read more »

Weekly Digest: Balourdet Quartet signs with Colbert Artists, Ray Chen reaches 1 million followers, the top vibrant arts communities of 2024, and more.

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FEATURE JSoM Alert! Balourdet Quartet signs with Colbert Artists Management The Strad The Balourdet Quartet has announced it has joined the roster of Colbert Artists Management, stating ’we are so thrilled to start this collaboration!’ The quartet will work with Katie Papini Backus, who has managed the group previously through Concert Artists Guild. RESEARCH AND… Read more »

SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #11 – Deadbolt (Music by Chris Christodoulou)

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SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #11 – Deadbolt (Music by Chris Christodoulou) In celebration of the amazing guest Q&A session we had with composer Chris Christodoulou this past week, I want to feature one of his soundtracks that seems to be lesser known. The soundtrack for DEADBOLT has some elements that can be recognized from Chris’… Read more »

New Voice Educators Symposium: Singer of All Trades

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Join the Jacobs SNATS chapter to take the next steps into your multidisciplinary career. Gain insight through our student, faculty, and guest presentations, enjoy our masterclass, and enter our raffle to win special prizes! Students! Sign Up Here > For more information and questions, contact Ray Hootman – rhootman@iu.edu