A seasoned LA Philharmonic artist now taking her career in new directions as the visionary leader of the Taos School of Music. “There are more creative options available to the new generation of musicians….The creativity and resilience shown in how we artists have adapted to this pandemic has given me hope for the future of… Read more »
NIKITA HADUONG: Innovation in Gaming and Music This month, Project Jumpstart interviews Nikita Haduong, co-founder of Argent Games, a consortium of IU Bloomington students who have just produced their newest game, Requiescence. Requiescense is a gothic fantasy BL visual novel set in an arcane, mysterious cathedral. It chronicles the story of a young mage, as… Read more »
Multi-stylistic Violinist, Versatile Instructor, Arts Advocate, and Bloomingtonian! Critically acclaimed violinist and Jacobs alumna Sara Caswell is defining what it means to be a multi-stylistic musician. Her solo and ensemble performing have led her around the world—from university concert halls, to jazz clubs, bluegrass gatherings, and everything in between. Her teaching includes equally varied arenas… Read more »
Violinist and Innovative Teacher (and Jacobs School alumnus!) Meet Ching-Yi Lin, Project Jumpstart’s September Entrepreneur of the Month! Ching-Yi Lin spent her formative musical life as a talented performer focused on a concert career. While studying at IU, her entrepreneurial spirit was ignited while working with Mimi Zweig and Brenda Brenner, co-directors the Jacobs School’s… Read more »
At only 20 years old, Madalyn Parnas has firmly established herself as a musical force to be reckoned with. According to Berkshire Living Magazine, Madalyn is “poised for potential major careers in an increasingly superstar-oriented classical music business.” Both as a soloist and as half of Duo Parnas (with sister Cicely), Madalyn has made strides in the music… Read more »