Music News

  1. Prof. Emeritus Cleveland Johnson Named Director of the National Music Museum

    October 10, 2012

    Cleveland T. Johnson, professor emeritus of music at DePauw University, has been appointed director of the National Music Museum (NMM). Dr. Johnson recently... Read More

  2. DePauw Band Performs at 3 p.m.; Hear it Live on WGRE

    October 7, 2012

    Today's concert by the DePauw University Band can be heard anywhere in the world via student radio station WGRE. The 3 p.m. performance, which takes place... Read More

  3. DePauw Chamber Singers & University Chorus Perform Tonight

    October 5, 2012

    The DePauw University School of Music welcomes alumni back to campus for Old Gold Weekend with a concert tonight featuring the university-wide choirs:... Read More

  4. Saxophonist & Peace Activist George Wolfe Visits Campus This Week

    September 30, 2012

    Saxophonist George Wolfe, "performs with beautiful tone, impeccable intonation, and assured technique in a wide range of stylistic contexts," opined Thomas... Read More

  5. Percussion@Peeler Features Chinese Art & Music Wednesday

    September 28, 2012

    The DePauw Percussion Studio, directed by Amy Lynn Barber, will present a program of contemporary solo and chamber works for percussion -- composed and... Read More

  6. Retired Music Prof. Leo Goeke Dies at Age 75

    September 23, 2012

    Leo F. Goeke, a renowned lyric tenor who served as a professor in the DePauw University School of Music from 1992 to 2004 and directed the University's... Read More

  7. Sunday's Orchestra Concert to Recognize DePauw's 175th Anniversary

    September 20, 2012

    Noting the 175th Anniversary of DePauw University, the DePauw Orchestra will open its season this Sunday, September 23, with a concert celebrating music... Read More

  8. 2012-13 DePauw Theatre Season Opens with Into the Woods

    September 18, 2012

    Into the Woods, DePauw Theatre’s first production of the 2012-13 season, opens Thursday, September 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Moore Theatre. Read More

  9. Director of Acclaimed Choir, Julia White '83, Steps Down

    September 14, 2012

    "Julia J. White of Harrisonburg has resigned her position as artistic director and founder of the Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir," reports the Daily... Read More

  10. The Percussion Plus Project Performs Sunday at 3 p.m.

    September 10, 2012

    The Percussion Plus Project, under the direction of Amy Lynn Barber, celebrates its twentieth season with a concert this Sunday, September 16, at DePauw... Read More

  11. PROJECT Trio to Perform at DePauw

    September 10, 2012

    The Brooklyn, New York-based PROJECT Trio brings their unique mix of classical, jazz, hip-hop, and rock to Kresge Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday... Read More

  12. NY Times Features New Composition by Kevin James '83

    August 23, 2012

    "Most performers who have been inclined to commemorate John Cage’s centenary this season have done so by performing Cage’s music," begins a review published... Read More

  13. Creative Talents of DePauw Students & Alumni On Display in Maya: Illusions

    August 7, 2012

    A number of DePauw students and alumni contribute their talents to Intimate Opera of Indianapolis’ production Maya: Illusions. Read More

  14. Prof. Gregory Ristow Named Artistic Director of Encore Vocal Arts

    August 5, 2012

    "Encore Vocal Arts, a small choral ensemble founded 40 years ago by Elise Marshall, has named Gregory Ristow as its new artistic director," reports the... Read More

  15. Two School of Music Faculty Members Perform in Wednesday Night Concert

    July 31, 2012

    Tomorrow night's Greencastle Summer Music Festival concert will feature "an evening of American songs," reports the Banner-Graphic. "Tenor Kerry Jennings... Read More

  16. Senior Percussionist Josiah Rushing Featured in Wednesday Night Concert

    July 24, 2012

    Tomorrow night's concert presented as part of the Greencastle Summer Music Festival "is only the second in the festival's eight-year history to feature... Read More

  17. Prof. Orcenith Smith Lends Talents and New Composition to Indiana University-Southeast String Clinic

    July 12, 2012

    Orcenith Smith, professor of music at DePauw University and director of orchestras, will serve as a guest conductor and has composed a work for the final... Read More

  18. Music With Friends  

    June 29, 2012

    Professor of Music Eric Edberg mixes genres and generations at his Greencastle Summer Music Festival. Read More

  19. Two Professors Contribute to Camp for Young Musicians

    June 20, 2012

    Two DePauw University School of Music professors -- Eric Edberg and Orcenith Smith -- are spending this week mentoring young Indianapolis musicians. The... Read More

  20. Prof. Katya Kramer-Lapin Performs for Greencastle Summer Music Festival

    June 19, 2012

    Katya Kramer-Lapin (piano), part-time accompanist and part-time assistant professor of music at DePauw University, and her husband, Matvey Lapin (violin)... Read More

  21. Case Nafziger '12 is Semifinalist in National Vocal Competition

    June 19, 2012

    Case M. Nafziger, a May 2012 graduate of DePauw University, is among 18 competitors who will take part in the semifinals of the inaugural National Association... Read More

  22. Sara Mummey '04 is Executive Director of Lafayette Symphony Orchestra

    June 16, 2012

    "Like her first year as operations manager and assistant director with the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, Sara Mummey’s first two months as executive director... Read More

  23. Carl Frank '10 Named a Resident Artist for Florentine Opera Company

    June 14, 2012

    Carl Frank, a baritone and 2010 graduate of DePauw University, has been named a resident artist for the Florentine Opera Company's 2012-13 Studio Program... Read More

  24. Professors Claude Cymerman & Eric Edberg Perform Wednesday Night Concert

    June 12, 2012

    "Pianist Claude Cymerman and cellist Eric Edberg, both professors at the DePauw University School of Music, will perform music by Henri Duparc and Cesar... Read More

  25. DePauw Chamber Players Perform at Gobin Church Tomorrow Night

    June 5, 2012

    The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues tomorrow night, Wednesday June 6, with a performance by the DePauw Chamber Players. Read More

  26. Three DePauw Faculty Members Perform in Greencastle Summer Music Festival Opener

    May 29, 2012

    The 2012 Greencastle Summer Music Festival opens tomorrow with a free "shuffle concert," reports the Banner-Graphic. The program, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday... Read More

  27. Donna Burroughs '76 Named Superintendent of Indiana School Corporation

    May 17, 2012

    "I’m excited about the opportunity for working with great teachers at Triton," says Donna Burroughs.  The 1976 DePauw University graduate has been appointed... Read More

  28. Prof. Kerry Lee Jennings to Perform at Indianapolis Benefit Concert

    May 3, 2012

    "Charles Stanton, the new vice president for institutional advancement with the Arts Council of Indianapolis, is also a baritone who will perform several... Read More

  29. Tenor Joseph Shadday '09 to be Featured at Saturday Concert

    May 2, 2012

    Joseph Shadday, a tenor and 2009 graduate of the DePauw University School of Music, will be featured in Saturday's performance of the Berlioz Requiem at... Read More

  30. Musical Tribute to Prof. Cassel Grubb on Sunday

    May 2, 2012

    The DePauw University School of Music will pay tribute to one of the most beloved teachers and leaders in its long history this Sunday, May 6, when it... Read More

  31. Jennifer Smith '08 Appearing in The Confession

    May 1, 2012

    Jennifer Smith, a 2008 graduate of DePauw University, is among the cast in Blue Gate Theater's production of The Confession. Read More

  32. Joseph Shadday '09 Sings on Indianapolis NBC Affiliate

    April 29, 2012

    Joe Shadday, tenor and 2009 graduate of DePauw University, performed on WTHR's morning newscast Read More

  33. Gift by Vera May Kierstead-Farber '36 Renovates Thompson Recital Hall

    April 21, 2012

    "At age 99, Vera May Kierstead-Farber, a longtime Greencastle resident and 1936 graduate of DePauw University, has taken to giving gifts on her birthday... Read More

  34. Enjoy Jazz Ensemble Concert Monday Night

    April 19, 2012

    The DePauw Jazz Ensemble will present its final concert of the spring semester this Monday, April 23. Read More

  35. DePauw University Band Performs Sunday at 3 p.m.

    April 18, 2012

    The DePauw University Band will present a concert this Sunday, April 22, with a program that will feature a variety musical of styles. Read More

  36. Percussion Ensemble Presents 'Triple Play' Thursday Night

    April 17, 2012

    The DePauw Percussion Ensemble will present its 2012 spring concert, "Triple Play," this Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Thompson Recital Hall of the... Read More

  37. Winners of Concerto Competition Perform Sunday at 3 p.m.

    April 11, 2012

    The winners of the 2012 DePauw University School of Music Concerto Competition will perform with the DePauw University Orchestra this Sunday, April 15... Read More

  38. Prof. Carla Edwards to Perform in Upstate New York

    April 5, 2012

    Carla Edwards, professor of organ in the DePauw University School of Music, will perform a concert for the music department of Binghamton University in... Read More

  39. Fulbright Award Recipient Case Nafziger '12 Will Teach in South Korea

    April 3, 2012

    DePauw University senior Case M. Nafziger will spend the upcoming academic year in South Korea teaching English as a result of being awarded an English... Read More

  40. Prof. David Gellman Contributes to Bruce Springsteen, Cultural Studies, and the Runaway American Dream

    March 28, 2012

    David N. Gellman, professor of history at DePauw University, contributes an essay to Bruce Springsteen, Cultural Studies, and the Runaway American Dream... Read More

  41. Indy Star Notes Last Week's DePauw Performance by Indianapolis Symphony

    March 25, 2012

    A feature in today's Indianapolis Star on Krzysztof Urbanski, the new music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, notes, "Getting more opportunity... Read More

  42. DePauw Musicians Contribute to Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Concert: Indy Star

    March 17, 2012

    In a review of last night's Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performance of Holst's The Planets, the Indianapolis Star's Jay Harvey writes, " 'Neptune,... Read More

  43. Junior Places Second at 2012 Young Artists Competition

    March 14, 2012

    Emily Smith, a junior vocal performance major at DePauw University, was awarded second place in the college division for both undergraduate and graduate... Read More

  44. American String Quartet Here March 14 & 15

    March 9, 2012

    The DePauw University School of Music welcomes the American String Quartet to campus for a two day visit next week. The Quartet will present a master class... Read More

  45. Frank Portolese '75 Profiled in Just Jazz Guitar

    March 9, 2012

    "Frank Portolese is a jazz guitarist with a voice uniquely his own," begins a piece published in Just Jazz Guitar. "His guitar playing reflects a deep... Read More

  46. Jazz Ensemble Pays Tribute to Duke Ellington at Wednesday Concert

    March 9, 2012

    The DePauw University Jazz Ensemble will be paying tribute to the music of history's most influential jazz musicians, Duke Ellington, at its opening concert... Read More

  47. DePauw Band Presents Sunday Afternoon Concert

    March 7, 2012

    The DePauw University Band will present a concert on Sunday, March 11, with a program that will feature a variety musical of styles. Read More

  48. Krzysztof Urbański Conducts Holst's The Planets and Barber's Adagio for Strings at DePauw, March 18

    March 5, 2012

    The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Krzysztof Urbański will present two masterworks in the classical repertoire -- Samuel Barber's... Read More

  49. Jason Asbury '95 to be Featured in NJ 'Festival of Organists'

    March 1, 2012

    Jason Asbury, a 1995 graduate of DePauw University, will be among the featured performers who "will perform music ranging from Louis Marchand to Maurice... Read More

  50. DePauw Opera Presents Albert Herring, March 1 - 4

    February 26, 2012

    You're invited to enjoy DePauw Opera's upcoming production of Benjamin Britten's Albert Herring. It will be presented Thursday, March 1, thru Saturday... Read More