Music News

  1. Two Seniors are Semi-Finalists in National Vocal Competition

    October 7, 2008

    Carl Frank, baritone, and Joe Shadday, tenor (pictured) -- are semi-finalists in the 2008 Charles A. Lynam Vocal Competition. They are among ten singers... Read More

  2. Inaugural Weekend Inspires Chorus to Perform 'Songs from the Heartland,' October 12

    October 6, 2008

    You're invited to enjoy the first concert of the 2008-09 season by the DePauw University Chorus on Sunday, October 12. The 2 p.m. performance will take... Read More

  3. American Piano Trio Coming for Wednesday Performance

    October 3, 2008

    The American Piano Trio brings its talents to the DePauw University School of Music on Wednesday, October 8. The three guest artists -- Robert Palmer,... Read More

  4. Lucy and Harpo Provided Musical Spark for Prof. Harriet Thompson Moore

    September 28, 2008

    "An I Love Lucy rerun sparked a lifelong passion for Harriet Thompson Moore," writes Mark Bennett in the Terre Haute Tribune Star. "Comic actor Harpo Marx... Read More

  5. Canadian Brass' Jeff Nelsen Here for October 2 Concert

    September 27, 2008

    On Thursday, October 2, the DePauw University School of Music will welcome guest artist, Jeff Nelsen, a member of the world renowned Canadian Brass. Nelsen's... Read More

  6. Guest Organist Larry Smith Performs September 30

    September 24, 2008

    The DePauw School of Music welcomes guest organist, Larry Smith, to perform a Tuesday, September 30 concert on the J. Stanford Smith '36 Concert Organ... Read More

  7. DePauw Orchestra Presents Family Weekend Concert, September 28

    September 20, 2008

    The DePauw Orchestra will present its first concert of the 2008-09 academic year on Sunday, September 28, as part of the University's Family Weeekend.... Read More

  8. DePauw Band Opens 2008-09 Season with September 21 Concert

    September 15, 2008

    The DePauw University Band will present its first concert of the season on Sunday, September 21, in Kresge Auditorium of the Judson and Joyce Green Center... Read More

  9. Michigan Newspaper Previews Weekend Concerts Featuring Prof. May Phang

    September 12, 2008

    "It's a very refreshing work," May Phang, pianist and professor in the DePauw University School of Music, says of Camille Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No... Read More

  10. Guest Artists, The Bro-Fowler Duo, Perform September 15 Concert

    September 5, 2008

    The DePauw University School of Music will welcome its first guest artist, The Bro-Fowler Duo, on Monday, September 15. The duo will present a master class... Read More

  11. Prof. Matthew Balensuela to be Spotlighted in Terre Haute Concert Saturday

    September 4, 2008

    "Matthew Balensuela, DePauw University Professor of Music, will be featured" in a Saturday evening concert at Fairbanks Park in Terre Haute, Indiana, reports... Read More

  12. Prof. Randy Salman's Quartet Opens 'DePauw Jazz at the Duck' Thursday

    August 25, 2008

    The Randy Salman Quartet will open the Fall 2008 season of DePauw Jazz at the Duck this Thursday, August 28. The performance will take place from 9 to... Read More

  13. Prof. Matthew Balensuela Publishes Book Review and Paper

    August 23, 2008

    C. Matthew Balensuela, a professor in the DePauw University School of Music, contributes a book review to the latest issue (Volume 27, Issue 3) of the... Read More

  14. Pianist May Phang Joins The Percussion Plus Project for August 31 Concert

    August 21, 2008

    The DePauw University School of Music will open its 124th concert season with a performance by the DePauw-based ensemble, The Percussion Plus Project.... Read More

  15. Prof. Eric Edberg Reunites with His 1790 Cello at Wednesday Concert

    July 28, 2008

    Professor Eric Edberg celebrates the return of his 1790 Italian cello, which just finished 3 years of restoration, with a Wednesday, July 30 concert as... Read More

  16. Prof. Gabriel Crouch to Conduct Choir in Australian Concert Sunday

    July 18, 2008

    "The choir will be led by one of the world's leading exponents in 16th & 17th choral music, Gabriel Crouch, who is a former baritone with the King Singers... Read More

  17. Vienna International Youth and Music Festival's Judges Include Prof. Orcenith Smith

    July 2, 2008

    Orcenith Smith, professor in the DePauw University School of Music, is headed to Austria where will serve on the five-member international adjudicating... Read More

  18. Washington Post Calls Prof. Jay White's Singing "Pure and Focused"

    June 23, 2008

    "Jay White's countertenor was pure and focused" opines the Washington Post in a review of Armonia Nova's Saturday night concert at Christ Church on Capitol... Read More

  19. Prof. Carlos Carrillo Leads Youth Symphony in Saturday Concert

    June 20, 2008

    "Led by conductor Carlos Carrillo," the Wabash Valley Youth Symphony will perform at the Farmers Market in Lafayette, Indiana Saturday. A preview of the... Read More

  20. Prof. Orcenith Smith Conducting at IU-Southeast String Clinic

    June 19, 2008

    Orcenith Smith, professor in the DePauw University School of Music, will serve as guest conductor at the Indiana University-Southeast String Clinic. The... Read More

  21. Prof. Carla Edwards to Perform at National Convention of Organists

    June 10, 2008

    Carla Edwards, Cassel Grubb University Professor in the DePauw University School of Music and University Organist, will perform at the American Guild of... Read More

  22. Inner-City Music Camp Gets Assist from Prof. Orcenith Smith

    June 9, 2008

    Orcenith Smith, professor of music at DePauw University, is lending his time and talents to a tuition-free, inner-city music camp in Indianapolis this... Read More

  23. Prof. Jay White to Make Presentation, 'Wow! You Sing High,' at National Music Conference

    June 5, 2008

    Jay White, assistant professor of music at DePauw University, has been invited to make a presentation at the 2008 National Association of Teachers of Singing... Read More

  24. Prof. Nicole Brockmann Performs in Wednesday Concert

    June 2, 2008

    "DePauw viola professor Nicole Brockmann will be joined by violinist Allison Edberg and pianist Darcy McCoy Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the third concert... Read More

  25. DePauw Community Mourns the Passing of Prof. Stan Irwin

    May 31, 2008

    Stanley R. Irwin, a professor of voice on the DePauw School of Music faculty for 33 years and known worldwide as an acclaimed bass-baritone, passed away... Read More

  26. Prof. Stanley Irwin in Critical Condition Following Auto Accident

    May 30, 2008

    Stanley R. Irwin, a member of the DePauw University School of Music faculty since 1975, is in critical condition at Indianapolis' Methodist Hospital after... Read More

  27. Four to Provide 'Soothing Songs for a Summer Evening'

    May 28, 2008

    Four members of the DePauw University School of Music faculty -- Barbara Paré, John Clodfelter '94, Allison Edberg and Eric Edberg -- will perform "Soothing... Read More

  28. Prof. Anne Reynolds Performs with Fishers Chamber Players Sunday

    May 14, 2008

    At a Sunday performance by the Fishers Chamber Players, oncertmaster Davis Brooks "will perform Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 with harpsichordist John... Read More

  29. Prof. Lennie Foy Appears in Smithsonian Magazine

    May 9, 2008

    A photo of Lennie Foy, professor of music at DePauw University, appears in the May 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine. "The boisterous sound of American... Read More

  30. DePauw Orchestra and Choirs to Join Forces at May 4 Concert

    April 28, 2008

    The DePauw Orchestra and University Choirs will combine for their final concert of the academic year on Sunday, May 4. The concert, which begins at 3 p... Read More

  31. Prof. Cleveland Johnson Appointed Director of Thomas J. Watson Fellowship Program

    April 26, 2008

    Cleveland T. Johnson, professor of music and past dean of the DePauw University School of Music, has been appointed director of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship... Read More

  32. Prof. Gabriel Crouch to Conduct Sunday Performance in Oregon

    April 26, 2008

    "Gabriel Crouch, director of choral ensembles at DePauw University in Indiana, will conduct the performance by the Episcopal church choir, the First Presbyterian... Read More

  33. Prof. Gabriel Crouch Headed to UK to Join in 40th Anniversary Celebration of King's Singers

    April 23, 2008

    Gabriel Crouch, director of DePauw choral ensembles and a former member of the King's Singers, will return to the United Kingdom next week to celebrate... Read More

  34. School of Music Presents 'Microfestival Two,' April 22-24

    April 18, 2008

    The DePauw University School of Music will host "Microfestival Two," a series of five events which will take place over three days. The public is invited... Read More

  35. Pianist May Phang to Perform in Carl Sandburg College Concert Series

    April 17, 2008

    Today's edition of Illinois' Galesburg Register-Mail previews a concert by "world-renowned pianist" May Phang. The professor in the DePauw University School... Read More

  36. DePauw Band Closes 2007-08 Performance Schedule with April 20 Concert

    April 15, 2008

    The DePauw University Band will present its final concert of the 2007-08 season on Sunday, April 20, at 3 p.m. in the Green Center for the Performing Arts'... Read More

  37. HS Orchestra Teacher Doug Elmore '86 Featured in Louisville Courier-Journal

    April 14, 2008

    "He is really a great guy," says Floyd County Central High School Principal John Marsh of Douglas Elmore, the Indiana's school's orchestra teacher. Elmore... Read More

  38. Prof. Matthew Balensuela Publishes Music Theory from Boethius to Zarlino

    April 13, 2008

    C. Matthew Balensuela, associate professor in the DePauw University School of Music, has co-authored Music Theory from Boethius to Zarlino: A Bibliography... Read More

  39. Concerto Competition Winners Perform in Sunday Concert

    April 8, 2008

    The winners of the 2008 DePauw School of Music Concerto Competition will perform with the DePauw University Orchestra on Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. The... Read More

  40. DePauw Chamber Singers to Feature Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle Tuesday

    April 4, 2008

    The DePauw University Chamber Singers will present their final solo concert of the 2007-08 academic year on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Thompson... Read More

  41. DePauw Jazz Ensemble Wraps Up 2007-08 Academic Year with Sunday Concert

    April 2, 2008

    The DePauw University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Randy Salman, will present its final concert of the semester this Sunday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. The free... Read More

  42. Mezzo-Soprano Paulette Herbich Joins Percussion Plus Project at Sunday Concert

    April 1, 2008

    The Percussion Plus Project, directed by DePauw University School of Music Professor Amy Lynn Barber, will present "Works for Percussion Plus Voice," this... Read More

  43. Music Teacher Doug Elmore '86 Honored with ExCEL Award

    March 31, 2008

    "As I teach, I try to impart to the students a sense of obligation to the common good -- the orchestra," says Doug Elmore, orchestra teacher at Floyd Central... Read More

  44. Former Voice Prof. Vera Scammon Passes Away at Age 86

    March 31, 2008

    "For Vera Scammon, music was never about pretty tunes -- she lovingly spoke of its 'healing vibrations,'" writes Marc Shulgold in the Rocky Mountain News... Read More

  45. New Pipe Organ Links University of North Texas with DePauw

    March 31, 2008

    A Dallas Morning News article on the installation of a $1.5 million Hellmuth Wolff pipe organ at the University of North Texas notes, "The UNT organ is... Read More

  46. Junior Quoted in Article on Louisville Dulcimer Society Gathering

    March 30, 2008

    "It was the first 'gathering' for Katy Kessinger, who is a jazz musician," notes a story in the on this weekend's 21st annual Ohio Valley gathering of... Read More

  47. Concert Featuring Prof. Claude Cymerman Leaves Audience "Nodding Happily"

    March 20, 2008

    "Assembling a stage full of cellists, and one pianist to join together in a concert of only cello music might have been viewed as a risky choice, but those... Read More

  48. Acclaimed Sax Man Frank Catalano Performs at 'The Duck' Thursday

    March 19, 2008

    Frank Catalano, the youngest saxophonist ever to appear in the Down Beat Critics Poll, brings his talents to the DePauw University campus tomorrow, March... Read More

  49. Musical Contributions of Jimmy Ibbotson '69 Cited in Rocky Mountain News

    March 16, 2008

    Last week, the Rocky Mountain News "proposed the notion of what a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony might look like if it were just Colorado artists... Read More

  50. DePauw Chorus Features Music of Latin America in Sunday Concert

    March 11, 2008

    The DePauw University Chorus will present its first concert of the spring semester this Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium of the Judson... Read More