The Indiana University Singing Hoosiers will be a part of history in the making on Jan. 19 when they perform at the Indiana Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C., one of several inaugural balls celebrating President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th president of the United States on Jan. 20.  >> Click here for more.

A much-needed reed-making room takes shape in the IU Jacobs School of Music and is named for Jerry Sirucek and Leonard Sharrow, legendary oboe and bassoon teachers who taught for decades. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the space provides single- and double-reed majors the very best possible environment for their endeavors. >>Click here for more.

In addition to The Nutcracker this weekend, several other treats are offered. Both the New Music Ensemble and the University Chorale perform Saturday night, and the International Vocal Ensemble and All-Campus Choir are in concert on Sunday. Strains of the Philharmonic Orchestra will fill the MAC on Tuesday, and the ever-popular Chimes of Christmas visits the IU Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Take advantage of these last few major events before the holiday break!>>Click here for more.

This edition of Fanfare applauds the efforts of Edward Auer, Halina Goldberg, Travis Gregg, Carol Vaness, Royce Deckard, Sian Davis, Jung Nan Yoon, Lawrence Brownlee, Stacey Duggan, and many others! >>Click here for more.

Read the feature article about alumnus Lawrence Brownlee in a recent Opera News and the Philadelphia Inquirer’s glowing review of a recent performance by Arnaldo Cohen. We keep track of these articles and many more from around the globe for your information and convenience. >>Click here for more.