Straight No Chaser returns to IU Auditorium with seasonal songs and a new album
Straight No Chaser will be home for the holidays. On Dec. 14, the group will return to Indiana University Auditorium and the campus where it all began 20 years ago. “Being from here originally, I love playing at the auditorium,” said Charlie Mechling, one of the founding members. “It’s just such a great venue. It’s […]
Meet Tal Samuel, conductor of IU Fall Ballet and Jacobs School doctoral student
Post courtesy of IU newsroom intern Sheila Raghavendran: Like a skilled puppeteer, she gracefully infuses the orchestra with life, color and movement. With each sharp, smooth and affectionate gesture, she pulls the strings that run the show. Tal Samuel is a doctoral student at the Jacobs School of Music and serves as assistant conductor at […]
Distinguished director helps IU Opera Theater give voice to ‘Madama Butterfly’
Post by IU Newsroom intern Amanda N. Marino: When Lesley Koenig was invited to direct “Madama Butterfly” for the Indiana University Opera Theater, she could not turn it down. “It’s my go-to cry opera,” she said. Koenig has built an impressive resume with more than 30 years in management at the Metropolitan Opera, San Diego Opera […]
IU Bloomington a cappella group Hooshir will open for Vocalosity at IU Auditorium
Post by IU Newsroom intern Amanda N. Marino: Students stand around a piano on the second floor of the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center rehearsing for an upcoming performance. Nobody is playing the piano, though. All the music the group is making comes from their bodies. Hooshir, an a cappella group at Indiana University Bloomington, recently won […]
First Thursdays arts and humanities festival offers costume party, dance and fresh fare
IU Newsroom intern Amanda N. Marino contributed to this story: IU Bloomington’s new monthly celebration of the arts and humanities will return Oct. 6 with a fresh schedule of entertainment and activities. First Thursdays are free festivals designed to engage students and other members of the community at Indiana University, in Bloomington and beyond. The action […]
New First Thursdays festival puts the focus on IU’s arts and humanities, food and fun
Post by Amanda N. Marino and Karen Land of the IU Newsroom: At IU Bloomington, Thursday will be a day of firsts. It’s the first day of September. It’s also the first time Indiana University’s Arts Plaza will be the center of a sweeping, interactive festival celebrating the arts and humanities. Welcome to First Thursdays. The inaugural event […]
Camp SOUL attracts talented high school students with its mix of music, empowerment
IU Newsroom intern Amanda N. Marino contributed to this story: On the first morning at Camp SOUL, students in the rhythm section dabbled with their instruments at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center. None of the campers spoke much to the counselors or each other. Just minutes before, acting director Ignoisco Miles rallied the entire group, […]
Spring concert series showcases ensembles of IU’s African American Arts Institute
Post courtesy of newsroom intern Amanda N. Marino: Throughout the month of April, the three ensembles of Indiana University’s African American Arts Institute will host their annual spring concerts. The central mission of the institute is the preservation and celebration of African American culture. IU students across many areas of study participate in its performance groups […]
African American Choral Ensemble celebrates anniversary; Dance Company hosts workshop
Post courtesy of newsroom intern Amanda N. Marino: This weekend will be a busy one for two of the performance-based groups in the African American Arts Institute. The African American Choral Ensemble will begin to celebrate its 40th anniversary while the African American Dance Company will host its 18th annual dance workshop. The African American Choral Ensemble […]
IU Cinema to screen silent film with world premiere orchestral score by Ari Barack Fisher
Saturday night at the movies often means seeing a new film. But on Feb. 20, the Indiana University Cinema audience will be hearing an old film in a new way. “The Return of Draw Egan” will be a one-night film event featuring the world premiere of a full musical score composed by Ari Barack Fisher, […]
