U250 MUSIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT (undergrad) U596 MUSIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT (graduate) CREDITS: 2 CLASS TIMES: MWF, 10:30am – 12:00pm DATES: June 8 – July 17 A special summer online offering with Associate Professor of Music, Dominick DiOrio! The OECD is pleased to announce that its Career Development course will be offered online to both undergraduate and… Read more »
SUPPORTING THE ARTS THROUGH COVID-19 Germany Has Rolled Out a Staggering €50 Billion Aid Package for Artists and Cultural Businesses, Putting Other Countries to Shame ArtNet News: Kate Brown “Artists are not only indispensable, but also vital, especially now,” says the country’s culture minister. The US Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Gives the Music Industry a… Read more »
An internationally acclaimed conductor of remarkable versatility and artistry. Jacobs alumna Karen Kamensek has been making waves in the world of conducting, and is nearing the end of a busy 2019-20 season that included debuts with many top opera houses and orchestras in both the United States and Europe, including the Metropolitan Opera! Read on… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis for performing musicians worldwide. Last week, we focused on a growing set of resources for all who might need them. The crisis is also opening up a world of possibilities, new ways for artists to create and share. Resources for musicians during the COVID-19 pandemic DIY Musician: Chris Robley… Read more »
Project Jumpstart’s theme for the month of February is “Believe It, Achieve It!” IU euphonium professor Demondrae Thurman is a perfect example of this, as someone who has made it to the top from humble beginnings and who inspires people every day with his passion for music and advocacy for low brass repertoire and education. Read on… Read more »
There’s no better way to kick off the new year than with an inspirational interview with cellist Allegra Montanari, a Jacobs alumna who has created a vibrant, multifaceted career for herself. Read on for more about her career path, her inspiration behind the community outreach organization Sharing Notes, and how she makes time for a… Read more »
The semester is just starting, but now is the time to think about, and plan for, summer! Whether this is the year to audition for a summer festival, take on a resume-building internship, or work and build up your bank account the OECD can help. JSoM students are in demand, and our partners keep us… Read more »
A cutting-edge saxophonist, composer, and producer. Project Jumpstart’s theme for the month of November is “Breaking the Mold,” and we’ve been featuring guests whose ability to think outside the box has led them to new territories in their musical endeavors. Recently-appointed IU professor Greg Ward, whose creativity has brought him success not only in jazz… Read more »
Marching Hundred season is wrapping up and Nutcracker season is right around the corner. Here in the OECD, we’re preparing for the most wonderful time of the year…Innovation Competition season! This year, teams will compete for $3,000 in prize money – the highest awards yet! Watch for more details coming soon about timelines, workshops, resources,… Read more »
A performance psychologist whose work has helped countless musicians. Project Jumpstart’s theme for October is “Finding Your Happy Place,” with the goal of helping students to become more mindful and to gain more confidence and security in their fields. With this in mind, we reached out to IU alumnus Noa Kageyama of The Bulletproof Musician,… Read more »