Congratulations to all of our 2008 IU Jacobs School of Music graduates. We’re proud of you! These students join an elite group of over 13,500 Jacobs alumni, including some of the most famous and respected artists in the world. See highlights from the past year and learn more about our extended family. The Jacobs School of Music is honored to have been able to help nurture such tremendous talent and wish every success to all!

According to a study released April 21, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music accounts for $120 million a year in economic activity in Indiana, supporting about 900 jobs and generating $4.7 million in state and local taxes. The school's impact goes far beyond dollars and cents, says the study, which quantifies the ways in which the Jacobs School and its faculty, students, and alumni play an essential role in the vibrancy of the state's cultural life.
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Grammy Award-winning African American female a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock will kick off the 2008 Indiana University Summer Music Festival on June 15. Featuring more than 40 additional free and ticketed events performed by guests, faculty, and students from the IU Jacobs School of Music, this year's Summer Music Festival (June 15-August 9) offers an extraordinary array of orchestral concerts, opera, chamber music, jazz evenings, recitals, and outdoor band concerts. >>Click here for more.

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music announced May 1 that Brent Wallarab -- a jazz performer, teacher, researcher, Jacobs School alumnus and artistic director of the Buselli Wallarab Jazz Orchestra -- has been appointed to the jazz faculty. >>Click here for more.

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music announced May 1 that violin virtuoso and world-renowned teacher of the instrument Kevork Mardirossian will join the faculty this fall. >>Click here for more.

This edition of Fanfare cheers the achievements of Tim Best, Andy Hollinden, Constance Cook, Glenn Gass, Katherine Domingo, and more! >>Click here for more.

Read the Indianapolis Star’s recent feature article about the Jacobs School, as well as Peter Jacobi’s previews and reviews, and other Jacobs articles in The Herald-Times. We keep track of these articles and many more from around the globe for your information and convenience. >>Click here for more.