STEPHEN JOHNSON & MATTHEW LEONE Congratulations to the winner of this year’s Project Jumpstart Innovation Competition, Stephen Johnson, and runner up Matthew Leone. Stephen (right), a first year master’s musicology student, won with “The Listener’s Guide” (TLG), a popular YouTube channel full of fun and engaging videos about classical music. TLG equips new audiences with… Read more »
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Nick Pupillo: January Entrepreneur of the Month
Nick Pupillo: Making Moves for Contemporary Dance Congratulations to ballet innovator and Jacobs alumnus Nick Pupillo, Project Jumpstart’s January Entrepreneur of the Month. Nick is an established dancer and choreographer, who formed Visceral Dance after completing his studies at IU. The Chicago company and center serves to explore the ever-changing world of contemporary movement. Nick’s… Read more »
Ly and Brennan Wilder: December Entrepreneurs of the Month
Ly and Brennan Wilder: On Engaging Your Community This month, Project Jumpstart interviews Ly and Brennan Wilder, co-founders of Bloomington Expressive Arts Training (BEAT), a show choir program for local elementary, middle school and high school students. As a rapidly expanding entity in the community, BEAT prides itself on being a performance organization that empowers… Read more »
Mike Epstein: November Entrepreneur of the Month
Mike Epstein: On Taking Risks & Following your Passion This month, Project Jumpstart interviewed Jacobs School jazz alumnus, Mike Epstein, who serves as president of his self-started and fast-growing booking agency, Mike Epstein and Company, where he promotes award winning musicians. Mike Epstein and Company currently represents thirteen artists encompassing a wide variety of styles including… Read more »
Angela Brown: October Entrepreneur of the Month
Angela Brown: On Creating Your Own Path Congratulations to alumna Angela Brown, Project Jumpstart’s Entrepreneur of the Month for October. This month, Project Jumpstart interviews Jacobs School alumna, soprano Angela Brown, who was a recent recipient of the IU Distinguished Alumni Service Award. Angela is an in-demand artist all over the world, with performances at… Read more »
Nick Hersh: September Entrepreneur of the Month
Nicholas Hersh: On Working with a Major Arts Organization This month, Project Jumpstart sat down with recent Jacobs School grad, Nicholas Hersh, who recently completed his first year as the Assistant Conductor of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. In February, Nick made his subscription debut with the BSO when he stepped in for indisposed guest conductor,… Read more »
Chris Botti: August Entrepreneur of the Month
Chris Botti: On Pursuing a Career in the 21st Century The phenomenally successful and deeply soulful trumpeter Chris Botti is Project Jumpstart’s Entrepreneur of the Month for August. Chris recently spent time talking with Project Jumpstart about his life as a student in the Jacobs School of Music, early career moves, and what it takes… Read more »
MusAid: May Entrepreneur of the Month
MusAid: supporting music institutions in developing countries around the world, with donated instruments and volunteer teaching programs MusAid, a project run by Jacobs School of Music alumnus Kevin Schaffter, current student Maria Romero, and a few friends, has blossomed into a deeply inspiring international organization with a vision of “a global community where artists from… Read more »
New Voices Opera: April Entrepreneur of the Month
Emergent. Relevant. Opera… written, performed, and produced by Jacobs School of Music students! New Voices Opera was founded in 2012 by Chappell Kingsland to produce his doctoral thesis project Intoxication: America’s Love Affair with Oil. Since then, the organization has grown into a full student-run company that premieres two operas each year and trains young professionals… Read more »
Eric Stark: March Entrepreneur of the Month
By developing a professional life that combines performance, scholarship and collaborative leadership, Jacobs School alumnus and conductor Eric Stark has established himself as a leading choral-orchestral specialist. He is currently director of choral activities at Butler University and artistic director of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir. Project Jumpstart recently caught up with him to discuss trends… Read more »