In the co-composed soundtrack for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the orchestral writing of Gareth Coker is combined with Mentrix’s unique fusion of vocals, electronics, and traditional Iranian instruments to create an exhilarating experience. The grandeur of the score is one to match the scope of the game’s setting and the intense combat the… Read more »
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Weekly Digest: Kavalier & Clay premieres at IU, Pitchfork’s sudden departure from Chicago, and more
Photo by Sarah J. Slover FEATURE With the world premiere of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, a number of news media outlets have covered the important story! Congratulations to all involved in the project, as well as the JSoM media relations team. Mason Bates’ Met-bound opera ‘Kavalier & Clay’ based on Michael Chabon… Read more »
Quincy Jones was greater than any one era, Spotify’s AI is no match for a real DJ, Matthew Bourne on Swan Lake 30 years on, and more
FEATURE Quincy Jones Was Greater Than Any One Era Defector: Israel Daramola There was never going to be another Quincy Jones. The streets are paved with people who have tried and come up short; today’s playing field cannot foster it. He was the ultimate connective tissue in making the greatest media of the last few… Read more »
Weekly Digest: Orchestras and democracy, choreographers on the rise, ethically-trained AI, and more
FEATURE What Role Should Orchestras Play In Strengthening Democracy? Post Alley Seattle: Jesse Rosen It’s not enough to merely assert these values or cite the longstanding commitments to educational programs, if the deeper work of orchestras is to play a role in sustaining American democracy. RESEARCH AND OPINION Oona Doherty’s Raw, Honest Dances Have Made… Read more »
SOUNDTRACK OF THE WEEK #4 – Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (Music by Austin Wintory)
Austin Wintory’s original soundtrack for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is a stimulating collection of adventure and song. The main feature of the soundtrack’s palette is a chamber group of string instruments that demonstrate moments of both exhilarating speed and tender poetry across the album. Atmospheres of action and stealth are no stranger to the music of the… Read more »
Weekly Digest: A new wave of dance, AI continues to change our creative landscape, San Diego Opera’s exciting 5-year plan, and more
FEATURE There’s A Whole New Wave Of Contemporary Dance In Museums And Galleries ArtBasel: Emily May It’s nothing new for visual art institutions to host new and experimental dance works, but there’s been a real uptick in recent years. Why? Opinions differ (not least because the boundaries between choreography and performance art are sometimes blurry)…. Read more »
Weekly Digest: Why concert halls still matter, predictions for the future of the music business, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s new musical, and more
FEATURE Why Do Concert Halls Still Matter? Curbed: Justin Davidson In this new world of electronic signals piped directly into the brain, the concert hall has become a sonic nature preserve, a haven of unamplified vibrations. RESEARCH AND OPINION Nine Predictions for the Future of the Music Business The Honest Broker: Ted Gioia Major record… Read more »
IU Ventures Fellowship for a JSoM student
Do you have a knack for finance? An eye for entrepreneurship? A desire to use your talents beyond the practice room? The Jacobs School of Music is making it possible for one lucky graduate student to participate in the IU Ventures Fellows program next year. This is a 12-month program (5-10 hours per month) starting… Read more »
Introducing the 2024-25 OECD Student Leaders
The Office of Entrepreneurship & Career Development is thrilled to welcome the 2024-2025 student leadership team, as we prepare for the Fall semester. This highly accomplished group will assist us as we continue to expand our support for the IU Jacobs School of Music community. Please join us in welcoming Jamey Guzman, Katie Nam, Audrey… Read more »
Entrepreneurs of the Month: John Gibson, Chi Wang, and the Center for Electronic and Computer Music
With the focus on music and technology this week in the runup to the AlgoRhythms popup summit, we are thrilled to talk with Professor John Gibson, director of the Jacobs School of Music’s Center for Electronic and Computer Music (CECM) about its origins and how the world of AI will impact its creative operations. The… Read more »