Music News

  1. Prof. Orcenith Smith Conducts Utah All-State Orchestra

    October 8, 2005

    Orcenith Smith, director of orchestras at DePauw University, is conducting the Utah All-State Orchestra this weekend in Salt Lake City. The orchestra is... Read More

  2. Sunday Will Swing with DePauw Jazz Ensemble's Opening Concert

    October 4, 2005

    The DePauw Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Randy Salman, will open its 2005-06 season with an afternoon concert this Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m.... Read More

  3. Tuesday Flute Recital to Serve as Benefit for Music Program in New Orleans

    September 29, 2005

    Anne Reynolds, adjunct professor in the DePauw University School of Music and principal flutist of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, will present a faculty... Read More

  4. DePauw University Band Opens 2005-06 Season with Sunday Afternoon Concert

    September 28, 2005

    The DePauw University Band and conductor Craig Paré will open the 2005-06 season with a 1 p.m. concert this Sunday, October 2. This event, which is free... Read More

  5. DePauw University Orchestra Begins 2005-06 Season September 25 with Viennese Celebration

    September 16, 2005

    The DePauw University Orchestra, under the direction of Orcenith Smith, will present its first concert of the 2005-06 season on Sunday, September 25 at... Read More

  6. High-Energy Contemporary Jazz of Hippus Campus at The Duck Thursday

    September 14, 2005

    The jazz sextet Hippus Campus will perform on Thursday, September 15th as a part of DePauw Jazz at the Duck. Beginning at 9 p.m. and continuing until 11:30... Read More

  7. Naumburg Vocal Competition Winner Thomas Meglioranza Performs at DePauw September 13

    September 6, 2005

    Thomas Meglioranza, winner of the prestigious 2005 Walter W. Naumburg International Vocal Competition, will perform a recital at DePauw University on Tuesday... Read More

  8. Composer David Cope and Pianist Mary Jane Cope to Present Lectures at DePauw

    September 2, 2005

    Composer David Cope and his wife, pianist Mary Jane Cope, will visit DePauw University September 7-8, 2005. Their stay on the Greencastle campus, which... Read More

  9. Classical Singer">Smaller Music Schools Like DePauw Can Be "Gems," Prof. Caroline Smith Writes in Classical Singer

    September 2, 2005

    "Do you want to be known for the individual you are, not as a mere number in large-class settings?," asks Carolyn Bradley Smith, professor and vocal area... Classical Singer">Read More

  10. Ray Charles Alumnus, Trumpeter Jeff Helgesen, Brings 'Jazz Mayhem' to Walden Inn Thursday

    August 31, 2005

    Jeff Helgesen and his Jazz Mayhem septet will perform this Thursday, September 1, as a part of DePauw Jazz at the Duck. Running from 9 p.m. until midnight... Read More

  11. Sunday Afternoon Recital Introduces New DePauw Opera Director Keith Tonne

    August 30, 2005

    The DePauw University School of Music’s 121st season opens this Sunday, September 4, with an afternoon vocal recital by tenor Keith Tonne. Beginning... Read More

  12. DePauw School of Music’s Fall Program Features Diverse and Talented Artists

    August 28, 2005

    The fall 2005 semester marks the beginning of the DePauw School of Music’s 121st season. Celebrating the musicianship of its talented students and distinguished... Read More

  13. Newspaper Previews Weekend NY Performance by Prof. Eric Edberg

    August 26, 2005

    "Cellist Eric Edberg has performed extensively as a concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician across the country," notes Massachusetts' Berkshire... Read More

  14. Prof. Randy Salman's Condition Blue Opens New Season of 'Jazz at the Duck' Thursday

    August 22, 2005

    The new academic year's series of DePauw "Jazz at the Duck" begins this Thursday night will feature Randy Salman, director of jazz studies in the DePauw... Read More

  15. Incoming Student's World Travels with Indianapolis Children's Choir Noted in Newspaper Story

    July 24, 2005

    "It's given me such a background in so many different cultures," Lyndsay Moy tells the Indianapolis Star of her experiences singing with the Indianapolis... Read More

  16. Prof. Eric Edberg to Perform Wednesday Night at Gobin Church

    July 12, 2005

    "Violist Donna Lively Clark and guitarist Espen Jensen as Duo Piacere will join cellist Eric Edberg in a program of Latin American and Spanish music Wednesday... Read More

  17. Prof. Orcenith Smith Serving on Jury for Vienna Youth and Music Festival

    July 9, 2005

    Orcenith Smith, professor of music at DePauw University and director of the DePauw Symphony Orchestra, is serving as a member of the international jury... Read More

  18. Prof. Orcenith Smith to Conduct Indianapolis Philharmonic in Concert of Patriotic Music Friday Night

    June 29, 2005

    The hometown of the "Hoosier Poet," James Whitcomb Riley, welcomes conductor Orcenith Smith, director of the DePauw Symphony Orchestra, and the Indianapolis... Read More

  19. Performance Today ">DePauw Student Solves the "Piano Puzzler" on NPR's Performance Today

    June 15, 2005

    [Download Audio: "Julianne Merrill on NPR" - 225kb] "I am a piano performance major.  I am a sophomore undergraduate student at DePauw University in... Performance Today ">Read More

  20. Newspaper Previews Prof. Harriet Moore's Parkfest Performance

    June 14, 2005

    "Harriet Moore and Pamalee Smith start the summer Parkfest concert series with an evening of flute and harp music at 7 p.m. tonight at the Robe-Ann Park... Read More

  21. Prof. Orcenith Smith to Conduct Indianapolis Inner-City Music Program

    June 11, 2005

    Orcenith Smith, music director of the DePauw Symphony Orchestra and Opera and professor of music at DePauw University, is lending his support and artistic... Read More

  22. DePauw Hosts Vocal Performance Workshop, June 12-18; Three Free Concerts Planned

    June 9, 2005

    Vocal Arts at DePauw '05, a vocal performance workshop for high school students, will be held June 12-18 at DePauw University. Forty students from across... Read More

  23. Professors Orcenith Smith and Jim Beckel Collaborate on Thursday Concert at Indy's Ellenberger Park

    June 7, 2005

    Conductor Orcenith Smith, music director of the DePauw Symphony Orchestra and Opera, and trombonist James Beckel, professor of music at DePauw University... Read More

  24. Prof. Caroline Smith to Participate in Classical Singer's 2005 College Expo

    May 25, 2005

    Caroline B. Smith, associate professor of music and coordinator of vocal music at DePauw University's School of Music, will represent DePauw at the 2005... Read More

  25. Prof. Kimberly Randall to Perform and Teach at Chinese Conservatories

    May 19, 2005

    "Though I have traveled considerably in Asia, having performed in Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul, Manila and Guam, I have never before been to China nor seen... Read More

  26. Bandworld Praises DePauw Band's Latest Compact Disc

    May 17, 2005

    "Toccata Festiva is the fifth recording from DePauw and is just as solid and well-played as their other discs," writes Ira Novoselsky in the new edition... Read More

  27. Newspaper Previews Performance by Organist Heidi Kohne '97

    May 12, 2005

    "Portland organist Heidi Kohne joins Astoria’s chamber ensemble Con Amici for Astoria Performing Arts’ second concert of Handel’s Organ Concertos," writes... Read More

  28. DePauw Band’s Final Concert Features Student Conductors and Musicians from Area High Schools

    May 8, 2005

    The DePauw University Band will perform its final concert of the year on Wednesday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium. Free and open to the public... Read More

  29. Mother's Day Concert Features DePauw Symphony Orchestra and Choirs

    May 4, 2005

    The DePauw University Orchestra and DePauw Choirs conclude the academic year with a Mother's Day concert featuring music from The Planets and Carmina Burana... Read More

  30. DePauw Jazz at the Duck Winds Up Inaugural Season with Quartets May 5 & 12

    May 3, 2005

    DePauw Jazz at the Duck will conclude its inaugural season with performances by the Paul Musser Quartet on May 5 and the Randy Salman Quartet featuring... Read More

  31. Enjoy 'A Celebration of American Musical Theatre' Thursday

    May 2, 2005

    The DePauw Musical Theatre Ensemble and director Dawn Harris will present “A Celebration of American Musical Theatre” this Thursday, May 5. The free performance... Read More

  32. Walden Jazz Sextet to Dock at 'The Duck' Thursday Night

    April 27, 2005

    DePauw Jazz at the Duck continues on Thursday, April 28, with a special concert showcasing the newly founded Walden Jazz Sextet. Performing from 9 p.m... Read More

  33. Premiere of Song Cycle by Kevin James '83 Will Feature NY-Area DePauw Alumni

    April 25, 2005

    The New York premiere of a new song cycle will be all DePauw on Wednesday, May 4. New York-area alumni ranging from the Classes of 1983 to 1999 will perform... Read More

  34. DePauw Percussion Ensemble to Perform Music from Six Continents at Year-End Concert

    April 24, 2005

    The DePauw Percussion Ensemble and director Amy Lynn Barber will present a musically diverse program entitled “Percussion Music from Six Continents” on... Read More

  35. Trumpeter Kirk Garrison Joins DePauw Jazz Ensemble for April 27 Concert

    April 22, 2005

    Chicago jazz trumpeter and arranger Kirk Garrison will join the DePauw Jazz Ensemble and director Randy Salman for their spring concert, Wednesday, April... Read More

  36. Bestselling Author James B. Stewart '73 to Show His Musical Side at Piano Dedication Recital Thursday

    April 19, 2005

    James B. Stewart -- the bestselling author, 1973 DePauw graduate and chair of the University's Board of Trustees -- will perform with music professors... Read More

  37. Prof. Dan Rizner Invited to Grand Teton Music Festival for 25th Season

    April 15, 2005

    Dan Rizner, professor of violin in the DePauw University School of Music, has been invited to return for his twenty-fifth season at the Grand Teton Music... Read More

  38. Grammy-Winner Chip McNeill Performs Thursday at 'The Duck'

    April 13, 2005

    DePauw Jazz at the Duck welcomes Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger Chip McNeill this Thursday, April 14. Performing from 9 p.m. to midnight... Read More

  39. Prof. Carlos Carrillo Invited to John Duffy Composers Institute in Virginia

    April 12, 2005

    Carlos Carrillo, a Mellon post-doctoral fellow and part-time assistant professor in the DePauw University School of Music, will participate in the inaugural... Read More

  40. Guest Conductor John Lynch Joins DePauw Band for Sunday Concert

    April 11, 2005

    The DePauw University Band and conductor Craig Paré will present a concert on Sunday, April 17 at 3 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium of the Performing Arts Center... Read More

  41. Junior Awarded Indianapolis Matinee Musicale Scholarship

    April 7, 2005

    DePauw University junior Sarah Fox has been awarded the Agnes H. Black Scholarship from the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale. A soprano and vocal performance... Read More

  42. NUVO Previews Sunday's Benefit Concert by David Rovics

    April 6, 2005

    Singer-songwriter David Rovics is touring the country performing Anti-Tyranny Tonic benefit concerts, and his stops include DePauw University this Sunday... Read More

  43. Thursday Nights in April Will Be Jazzin' at Walden Inn

    April 6, 2005

    Greencastle’s new music series, DePauw Jazz at the Duck, continues in April with performances each Thursday night from 9 p.m. to midnight at Walden Inn... Read More

  44. Concerto Competition Winners to Perform in Sunday Concert

    April 5, 2005

    The winners of the Annual DePauw School of Music Concerto Competition will be performing with director Orcenith Smith and the DePauw University Orchestra... Read More

  45. DePauw Hosts 'Indiana Day of Percussion' April 8-9

    April 4, 2005

    DePauw University' s Performing Arts Center will be full of percussionists on April 8 and 9 as DePauw University hosts the annual Indiana Day of Percussion... Read More

  46. Prof. James Beckel's String Quartet No. 1 Has World Premiere

    April 4, 2005

    "An Indianapolis composer marks a milestone in his career this week with the debut of his first chamber music for strings," begins an Indianapolis Star... Read More

  47. Senior, Selected to Perform with Rome Festival Opera This Summer, In Concert at Gobin Church Sunday

    April 4, 2005

    After a competitive national audition, DePauw University senior Linden Christ has been selected to perform with the Rome Festival Opera in Italy this summer... Read More

  48. Sankyoku Trio Performs Classical Japanese Music Tuesday Night

    April 3, 2005

    Three masters of traditional Japanese ensemble music will perform at DePauw University’s Thompson Recital Hall on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The members... Read More

  49. Legacy of Trailblazing Former DePauw Prof. Belle Mansfield -- America's First Female Attorney -- Remembered

    April 2, 2005

    Arabella "Belle" Babb Mansfield (1846-1911), "the nation's first female lawyer and a leader in the women's suffrage movement," went on to teach "at DePauw... Read More

  50. Young Indiana Pianists Will Perform Saturday at First-Ever DePauw Competition and Master Class

    March 31, 2005

    The DePauw University School of Music will be hosting its first Young Artists Piano Competition and Master Class, this Saturday April 2, at 11 a.m. in... Read More