Music News

  1. Prof. Lennie Foy Performs Twice at UW-River Falls This Weekend

    February 21, 2012

    Lennie Foy, trumpeter and professor in the DePauw University School of Music, will perform this weekend at two events in Wisconsin as part of the 2012... Read More

  2. Musical Outreach of Linden Christ '05 Featured in Newspaper Story

    February 20, 2012

    "I really have a joy of performing and being able to share the music that I love with kids who wouldn’t get a chance to hear it," says Linden Christ, artistic... Read More

  3. Composer Joseph Schwantner, Here This Week, Among 2012 Grammy Winners

    February 13, 2012

    Among the winners at last night's 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, "The Best Solo Instrumental Album was Chasing Light, with music by Joseph Schwantner... Read More

  4. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Composer Joseph Schwantner Here for 'Music of the 21st Century', February 15 - 19

    February 10, 2012

    Known for his dramatic and unique style and as a gifted orchestral colorist, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Joseph Schwantner will be on the DePauw University... Read More

  5. Guest Composer Joseph Schwantner and ISO Among Spring School of Music Offerings

    February 3, 2012

    With approximately 80 events scheduled, the DePauw University School of Music's Spring 2012 season promises profound and captivating music for all audiences... Read More

  6. Performing Arts Series Presents Piano-Organ Concert Tuesday

    February 1, 2012

    Bridging the gap between traditional piano and organ repertoire -- with original advances to more contemporary and popular genres -- Martin Ellis, on the... Read More

  7. School of Music Offers New Sunday Radio Program, Music for Life

    January 31, 2012

    The DePauw University School of Music is reaching out to the greater community with an innovative new radio show, Music for Life, which debuts this Sunday... Read More

  8. Indianapolis Star Talks with Dramaturg Richard Roberts '81

    January 22, 2012

    As resident dramaturg for Indiana Repertory Theatre, Richard J Roberts asks when considering a production, "Why here? Why now? Why for this audience? What... Read More

  9. Dean Mark McCoy Discusses J.S. Bach with Investor's Business Daily

    January 22, 2012

    Mark McCoy, dean of the DePauw University School of Music, is quoted in an Investor's Business Daily look at Johann Sebastian Bach, who is profiled in... Read More

  10. Five Student Musicians Selected to Perform at State Convention

    January 17, 2012

    Five members of the DePauw University Band have been accepted to participate in the Indiana Intercollegiate Band, a select ensemble that will meet during... Read More

  11. School of Music's "Free Gift to Indiana Schools" is Well Received

    January 10, 2012

    "A free gift to Indiana schools" from the DePauw University School of Music -- a special recording of The Star-Spangled Banner -- has been greeted with... Read More

  12. Amy Hayes '05 Makes News with Her 'Intimate Opera' Company

    January 5, 2012

    "I think we have to reduce opera apprehension," Amy Hayes, co-founder and executive director of Intimate Opera of Indianapolis and 2005 graduate of DePauw... Read More

  13. Prof. Emeritus Cassel Grubb, Former Leader of School of Music, Passes Away

    January 2, 2012

    Cassel Grubb, professor emeritus of music at DePauw and former director of the DePauw University School of Music, passed away last night in Greencastle... Read More

  14. Performance by Keith Brant '97 Praised in Newspaper

    December 19, 2011

    Keith Brant '97, "an accomplished tenor who has performed with various operas, dazzled the audience with his rendition of Panis Angelicus and 'Christmas... Read More

  15. An Annual Tradition, 'A Service of Readings and Carols,' Set for Sunday at 5 p.m.

    November 30, 2011

    The DePauw University Chorus and DePauw Chamber Singers will present "Peace to You: A Service of Readings and Carols" this Sunday, December 4. The holiday... Read More

  16. Musical 'Holiday Gala' for All Ages Set for Saturday, December 10

    November 28, 2011

    The DePauw University School of Music is establishing a new winter tradition for Greencastle and Putnam County, a "Holiday Gala" featuring many groups... Read More

  17. DePauw Percussion Ensemble Performs Thursday Night

    November 26, 2011

    On Thursday, December 1, the DePauw Percussion Ensemble –- under the direction of Amy Lynn Barber –- will present its Fall 2011 concert in Kresge Auditorium... Read More

  18. Two Student Musicians Receive Scholarships

    November 19, 2011

    Two DePauw University students -- Nathan Crawford '14 and Erika Matson '13 -- have been awarded scholarships for their work in jazz music. Both are... Read More

  19. Catheryne Shuman '08 to Compete in Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

    November 17, 2011

    Catheryne Shuman, a 2008 graduate of DePauw University, is scheduled to compete in the 2011 Kentucky District Round of the Metropolitan Opera National... Read More

  20. Orchestra Presents Thanksgiving Week Concert, 'Mysteries and Celebrations', Monday

    November 17, 2011

    The DePauw University Orchestra will present a Thanksgiving week concert, "Mysteries and Celebrations," next Monday, November 21. The featured work on... Read More

  21. Two Sunday Master Classes for Vocalists are Open to All

    November 16, 2011

    Guest clinician, W. Stephen Smith, will work with nine DePauw University School of Music voice students in two master classes on Sunday, November 20... Read More

  22. DePauw Band Presents Concert Sunday at 3 p.m.

    November 15, 2011

    You're invited to enjoy a performance by the DePauw University Band, this Sunday, November 20, in Kresge Auditorium of the Judson and Joyce Green Center... Read More

  23. DePauw Jazz Ensemble Presents Friday Concert

    November 14, 2011

    The DePauw University Jazz Ensemble will present its final concert of the fall semester this Friday, November 17. The program will take place at 7:30... Read More

  24. National Bell Telecast Spotlights "Legacy of DePauw's Prominence"

    November 12, 2011

    "As the ever-evolving world continues to demand a well-rounded skill set, one school in Greencastle, Indiana, has been arming students with the correct... Read More

  25. Enjoy Percussion@Peeler and Andy Warhol's Images, November 16

    November 10, 2011

    As a part of the current exhibition at the Richard E. Peeler Art Center -- "Andy Warhol: I Am a Camera" -- the DePauw percussion studio will perform its... Read More

  26. University Chorus Considers 'Evolution of Opera' at Sunday Afternoon Concert

    November 8, 2011

    The DePauw University Chorus, under the direction of Gregory Ristow, will present its second concert of the season this Sunday, November 13. Titled "Evolution... Read More

  27. DePauw Vocalists Collect 30 Awards at State Competition

    November 7, 2011

    Students in the DePauw University School of Music collected 30 awards -- including 13 first-place honors -- at the National Association of Teachers... Read More

  28. Prof. Sandy Williams Contributes to Recording on New CD Box Set

    November 3, 2011

    A Carrie Newcomer song which features a performance by Sandy Williams, adjunct instructor of music at DePauw University, on electric guitar, is included... Read More

  29. Acclaimed Organist Jonathan Biggers Here November 14 & 15

    November 3, 2011

    The DePauw University School of Music will welcome guest artist Jonathan Biggers, organ, on November 14 and 15. Biggers will conduct a master class at... Read More

  30. Chamber Singers Reveal 'Musical Masks' at Friday Concert

    October 31, 2011

    This Friday, November 4, the DePauw Chamber Singers will present their second concert of the DePauw University Schooll of Music's 127th season. Led by... Read More

  31. The Percussion Plus Project Presents 'Lou Harrison - Truth-Seeker' on November 6

    October 27, 2011

    The works of Lou Harrison -- who's been called "a genuine maverick" and  "a composer on the vanguard of American music" will be the focus of a Sunday,... Read More

  32. DePauw Orchestra Explores ArtsFest Theme in October 30 Concert

    October 23, 2011

    The DePauw University Orchestra will celebrate the start of ArtsFest 2011 during its second concert of the season, which will take place on Sunday... Read More

  33. Kevin James '83 Returns to Discuss His Life in Music, October 27

    October 22, 2011

    Kevin James, a noted composer, performer, educator, writer and 1983 graduate of DePauw University, will return to his alma mater on Thursday, October 27... Read More

  34. Pianist Ian Hominick Here for Recital & Master Class Next Week

    October 20, 2011

    The DePauw University School of Music welcomes  pianist Ian Hominick for a master class and recital next week.  The Tuesday, October 25 master class... Read More

  35. Former DePauw Prof. David Ott Returns for Thursday Recital

    October 8, 2011

    David Ott, who served on the DePauw University School of Music faculty from 1982 to 1998, will return to campus next week. You're invited to enjoy... Read More

  36. Former Music Prof. Larry Philpott Passes Away

    October 3, 2011

    Larry L. Philpott, a distinguished musician and former member of the DePauw University School of Music faculty, died in Indianapolis on October 1.... Read More

  37. DePauw Band Welcomes Guest Narrator for Family Weekend Concert Sunday

    September 28, 2011

    The DePauw University Band will present a  program that will feature a variety of music for wind ensemble and symphonic band, including two student... Read More

  38. DePauw Jazz Ensemble Performs Saturday at 3 p.m.

    September 27, 2011

    The DePauw Jazz Ensemble will feature compositions and arrangements originally performed by many of the great big bands of past and present this Saturday... Read More

  39. Chorus and Chamber Singers Present 'In the Beginnings' Wednesday

    September 25, 2011

    This Wednesday, September 28, the DePauw University Chorus and DePauw Chamber Singers will present their opening concert of the 127th season under... Read More

  40. Prof. Keith Tonne to Headline Benefit Concert

    September 21, 2011

    "World-renowned tenor Keith Tonne will return to Angola and perform at a First Teaser benefit Sept. 25," reports Indiana's Angola Herald Republican. ... Read More

  41. Orchestra Presents 'Inspiring Landscapes' in Season-Opening Concert Sunday

    September 20, 2011

    You're invited to enjoy the season opening performance of the DePauw University Orchestra , this Sunday, September 25. The music begins at 3 p.m.... Read More

  42. Saxophone and Electronic Music Recital & Master Class Here Monday

    September 15, 2011

    John Sampen, saxophone, and Mark Bunce, composer/ electronic musician, will visit the DePauw University School of Music next Monday, September 19,... Read More

  43. Chicago Symphony Orchestra's David Griffin Performs Horn Recital Tuesday

    September 10, 2011

    David Griffin, the fourth horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will perform a recital at DePauw University on Tuesday, September 13. The program... Read More

  44. Look for Prof. Sandy Williams in PBS Special, Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Legacy

    August 20, 2011

    Jazz guitarist Sandy Williams, adjunct instructor of music at DePauw University, will be seen Monday night, August 22, in a nationally televised PBS... Read More

  45. School of Music Duo Close Summer Festival with Performance Tomorrow

    August 16, 2011

    Two DePauw University School of Music faculty members -- soprano Barbara Paré (pictured) and pianist John Clodfelter '94 -- will present the final... Read More

  46. Prof. May Phang Performs for Greencastle Summer Music Festival

    August 9, 2011

    "DePauw University piano professor May Phang will perform music by Mozart, Hummel, Chopin, Liszt and American composer Alan Jay Kernis Wednesday night... Read More

  47. Tony Weinstein to Perform Local Concert Wednesday Evening

    August 1, 2011

    "The Greencastle Summer Music Festival will present mezzo soprano Yana Weinstein and her brother, pianist Tony Weinstein, director of the DePauw School... Read More

  48. Prof. Sandy Williams to Speak at Upcoming Putnam County Museum Gala

    July 26, 2011

    Sandy Williams, a noted guitarist and adjunct instructor in the DePauw University School of Music, will speak at the 10th Annual Putnam County Museum... Read More

  49. Prof. May Phang Presents Michigan Concert July 29

    July 22, 2011

    "Back by popular demand, noted pianist May Phang will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at the First United Methodist Church of South Haven," begins... Read More

  50. Seth Tsui '11 Will Blend Rock, Classical and Loops in Wednesday Concert

    July 19, 2011

    Seth Tsui, a May 2011 graduate of DePauw University, will be featured in tomorrow's Greencastle Summer Music Festival concert. Tsui, a classical trombonist... Read More