Music News

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Profs. Eric Edberg & Nariaki Sugiura Perform at Gobin Church Wednesday
July 12, 2011
"It's a combination 'welcome back' and 'farewell' concert as the Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Gobin Memorial... Read More
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Pharez Whitted '82 to Perform at Ralph Adams Lifetime Achievement Awards
July 7, 2011
Entertainment at a Sunday program at which the Ralph Adams Lifetime Achievement Awards will be presented includes "Indianapolis-born trumpeter Pharez Whitted... Read More
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Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra Presents 'Vehemently Vivaldi' Tonight
July 6, 2011
"The instruments we hear in most concerts today have evolved significantly from those used at the time Vivaldi and Bach were composing," according to... Read More
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David Terry '11 and Alex Warfield '13 Land Roles in Camp Rock: The Musical
June 29, 2011
David Terry, a 2011 graduate of DePauw University, and Alex Warfield (pictured), who will be a junior this fall, have been cast in the Indiana premiere... Read More
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Pianist John Kamfonas Performs for Greencastle Summer Music Festival
June 28, 2011
"We've got a great young guy in his early 20s, creating music on the spot, embracing rock music as well as classical," says Eric Edberg, professor of... Read More
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Janice Hay '91 Named VP for Marketing at Philadelphia Orchestra Association
June 22, 2011
Janice M. Hay,a 1991 graduate of DePauw University, has been promoted to the position of vice president for marketing at the Philadelphia Orchestra Association... Read More
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Joachim Schamberger Appointed Lee G. Hall Visiting Professor of Music
June 16, 2011
International stage director and virtual theatre designer Joachim Schamberger will join the faculty of the DePauw University School of Music for the... Read More
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New CD by Prof. Carla Edwards is "Highly Recommended" by Reviewer
June 15, 2011
"As far as concept albums are concerned, this new Raven recording defines the term," begins a Classical Music Sentinel review of Homage, a compact disc... Read More
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35 High School Students Coming for 'Vocal Arts at DePauw' Program
June 14, 2011
From June 19-25, the DePauw University School of Music will welcome 35 high school students to campus for the Vocal Arts at DePauw 2011 summer program... Read More
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Duo Amabile, Featuring Prof. Katya Kramer-Lapin, Performs Wednesday
June 13, 2011
Katya Kramer-Lapin, part-time assistant professor of music and staff accompanist at DePauw University, will perform with her husband,violinist Matvey... Read More
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Prof. Orcenith Smith Contributes to 'Strings and Jazzy Things'
June 8, 2011
Orcenith Smith, professor of music and director of orchestras at DePauw University, will serve as an instructor at a musical summer camp, "Strings and... Read More
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Three Professors Perform for Greencastle Summer Music Festival Wednesday
June 7, 2011
"The Greencastle Summer Music Festival continues Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church with a performance... Read More
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Prof. Eric Edberg Again Overseeing Greencastle's Summer Music Festival
May 31, 2011
"A 'mashup' of classical and folk music, performed by some of Indiana's finest musicians, will open the seventh season of the 12-concert Greencastle... Read More
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Prof. May Phang to Perform in Thailand on June 7
May 30, 2011
"D&M Music Studio presents a joint piano recital by three international artists -- Juyeon Kang and Sang Woo Kang from Korea and May Phang from Singapore... Read More
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Prof. Carla Edwards to Perform at Regional Convention of Organists
May 20, 2011
Carla Edwards, Cassel Grubb University Professor in the DePauw University School of Music and University organist, will perform at the American Guild... Read More
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Prof. Orcenith Smith to Conduct Indy Philharmonic at June 2 Concert
May 19, 2011
Orcenith Smith, professor of music at DePauw University, will serve as conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Indianapolis at a Thursday, June... Read More
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Prof. Matthew Balensuela Receives Accomplished Alumni Award from BGSU
May 18, 2011
Matthew Balensuela, professor of music at DePauw University, is the recipient of an Accomplished Alumni Award from Bowling Green State University. A total... Read More
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Karen Kennedy '92 Takes Posts at Master Chorale of South Florida & U of Miami
May 16, 2011
Karen Kennedy, a 1992 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed artistic director of the Master Chorale of South Florida. She comes to the post... Read More
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Heather Hitchens '91 is American Theatre Wing's New Executive Director
May 11, 2011
Heather Hitchens, a 1991 graduate of DePauw University, was today announced as the American Theatre Wing's new executive director. The American Theatre... Read More
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Indy Star Praises Performance by Prof. Kara Stolle
May 10, 2011
In a Saturday performance by the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, "Kara M. Stolle exhibited delightful virtuosity in Villa-Lobos' Ciranda des Sete Notas... Read More
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Presents 'Symphonic Hits' at DePauw Thursday Night
May 9, 2011
Two leaders within the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's string section -- concertmaster Zach De Pue and principal violist Michael Isaac Strauss -- will... Read More
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Prof. Lennie Foy and Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Headed to Russia
May 9, 2011
Leonard Foy, professor of music at DePauw University, has been invited to perform with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra in several concerts in... Read More
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Students Will Conduct Friday's DePauw Band Concert
May 3, 2011
The DePauw University Band will present its Student Conductors Concert this Friday evening, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium, located within DePauw's... Read More
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Prof. Carla Edwards Releases New CD, Homage
April 28, 2011
Carla G. Edwards, professor of music at DePauw University, has released a new compact disc, Homage. The CD features Professor Edwards, who serves as University... Read More
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Coming for May 12 Concert & May 3 'Meet the Artist' Program
April 27, 2011
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, DePauw University and the City of Greencastle will partner to host an informal and interactive "Meet the Artist" program... Read More
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DePauw Jazz Ensemble Tackles Ellington, Hendrix & AC/DC in April 28 Concert
April 22, 2011
What does the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Gordon Goodwin, Pat Metheny, Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and Metallica all have in common? Their... Read More
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Final Choral-Orchestral Concert of the Academic Year is May 8
April 20, 2011
The DePauw University Chorus and the DePauw Chamber Singers will join with the DePauw University Orchestra for the final performance of the school year... Read More
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University Band and Chorus Combine for Spring Concert Sunday
April 12, 2011
You're invited to attend the spring concert of the DePauw University Band, this Sunday, April 17. Under the baton of conductor Craig Paré, the performance... Read More
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Percussion Ensemble Visits 'Serbia, Brazil, Japan' in Thursday Performance
April 10, 2011
The DePauw Percussion Ensemble will present a performance, "Serbia, Brazil, Japan: Concertos for Marimba and Percussion Ensemble," this Thursday, April... Read More
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Prof. Heather Sloan to Present at 'Jazz from the Caribbean Perspective'
April 4, 2011
Heather L. Sloan, part-time assistant professor of music at DePauw University, will make a presentation at the international conference of Caribbean Music... Read More
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Three Distinguished Individuals to Receive Honorary Degrees at May's Commencement
April 4, 2011
Three distinguished individuals will receive honorary doctoral degrees at the University's 172nd annual commencement in May. A Doctor of Music degree will... Read More
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Sophomore Music Major Competes in Contest, Featured in TV Report
April 2, 2011
"Talented youth from New York City to Lima play their way for a chance to perform with professionals," notes a report on Lima, Ohio NBC affiliate WLIO-TV... Read More
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Winners of 2011 Concerto Competition Perform at April 10 Showcase
April 1, 2011
Winners of the annual DePauw University School of Music Concerto Competition will perform on Sunday, April 10, in the Green Center for the Performing Arts... Read More
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Scott Chamber Players and Friends to Perform Next Tuesday Evening
March 30, 2011
The Scott Chamber Players and Friends will visit the DePauw University School of Music next Tuesday, April 5, to present a free concert. Frequent performers... Read More
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IU's Violin Virtuosi Here April 2 for Performance and Master Class
March 26, 2011
The DePauw University School of Music will host a unique collection of young musicians, the Indiana University Violin Virtuosi, for a master class and... Read More
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Incoming School of Music Dean Mark McCoy Praised in Maryland Newspaper
March 24, 2011
Mark McCoy, who will become the new dean of the DePauw University School of Music after 16 years at Shepherd University in West Virginia, "leaves a legacy... Read More
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Mark McCoy Appointed Dean of DePauw School of Music
March 22, 2011
Mark McCoy, a noted educator, composer and conductor, has been appointed dean of the DePauw University School of Music, effective August 1. Dr. McCoy is... Read More
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Mike Posner Coming for April 2 Concert
March 17, 2011
Mike Posner, a pop and hip-hop singer/song- writer, who performed at Bonnaroo and the 2010 Warped Tour, will come to DePauw University for a concert on... Read More
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Newspaper Recaps Residency of Acclaimed Composer Aaron Jay Kernis
March 10, 2011
"Aaron Jay Kernis is one of the youngest and most successful composers in recent history. His work has won him a Pulitzer Prize and the Grawemeyer Award... Read More
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DePauw Band Presents Concert Sunday at 3 p.m.
March 8, 2011
The DePauw University Band performs its first concert of the spring term this Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. in the Green Center for the Performing Arts,... Read More
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Tenor Joseph Shadday '09 Places Third in Grand Concours de Chant
March 7, 2011
Joseph Shadday, a tenor and 2009 graduate of the DePauw University School of Music, placed third in the Grand Concours de Chant 2011. Shadday shares the... Read More
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Indianapolis Star Previews Today's Aaron Jay Kernis Concert
March 6, 2011
"Music of the 21st Century, an annual residency that brings eminent composers to DePauw University in Greencastle, will conclude today with a concert of... Read More
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Acclaimed Vocalist Jackie Allen Joins DePauw Jazz Ensemble for March 10 Concert
March 5, 2011
Jazz vocalist Jackie Allen. described by the Chicago Tribune as "“musically sophisticated and artistically daring," will join the DePauw Jazz Ensemble... Read More
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New Work by Composer Kevin James '83 Noted in NY Times
March 4, 2011
The Elisa Monte Dance Company is celebrating its "30th anniversary with three programs and three New York premieres at the Joyce Theater," reports today's... Read More
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NJ Concert Organized by Jason Asbury '95 Previewed in Star-Ledger
March 4, 2011
"Three hundred voices from all walks of life will join in song on Sunday at the Newark Museum for an event that Voices of Harmony choral director Jason... Read More
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Indianapolis Star Spotlights Composer-in-Residence Aaron Jay Kernis
March 3, 2011
"Award-winning American composer Aaron Jay Kernis is in residence at DePauw University this week, meeting with students and faculty and helping to... Read More
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Pulitzer Prize-Winner Aaron Jay Kernis is Composer-in-Residence for 2011 'Music of the 21st Century'
February 24, 2011
The DePauw University School of Music will welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Aaron Jay Kernis, who will begin a residency under the auspices of... Read More
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Jazzman Pharez Whitted '82 Nominated for Independent Music Award
February 21, 2011
"Pharez Whitted not only mentors Chicago Public School kids through Ravinia Festival's 'Reach-Teach-Play' programs, the jazz trumpeter’s Transient Journey... Read More
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Mike Wanchic '74 Back on the Road with John Mellencamp
February 19, 2011
"It was a major bummer to discover that the man behind Jack & Diane does not do phone interviews in advance of shows," begins a story in the News Journal... Read More
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School of Music Welcomes Chamber Music Duo, Terra Voce, February 28
February 18, 2011
The DePauw University School of Music welcomes guest artists Elizabeth Brightbill (flute) and Andrew Gabbert (cello), who comprise the innovative chamber... Read More