An Indiana University professor from the Jacobs School of Music was recenetly recognized as a living legend among jazz artists. IU Jacobs School of Music's Distinguished Professor David N. Baker was among those included in the roster of musicians who received their "Living Jazz Legend Award" for lifetime achievement. The award is one of many accolades Baker has received in his extraordinary career.   Full Story

The Indiana University Wind Ensemble, directed and conducted by Stephen W. Pratt, has been invited to perform the opening concert of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), March 28, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The ensemble was selected following a rigorous screening process by a distinguished panel of musicians. Joining Pratt on the podium will be Jacobs wind conducting faculty members Paul Popiel, Scott Weiss and David Woodley.   Full Story

Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater, which has staged a number of world premiere performances in recent years, will add to its list of firsts during its 2007-2008 season, announced today (March 5). The upcoming season at the IU Jacobs School of Music features the nation's first collegiate performance of the opera A Wedding by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer William Bolcom, who has commissioned IU Opera Theater for two previous collegiate premieres.   Full Story

In this edition of Lecture Notes, explore the creation of comic books, learn how humans process alcohol and meet Pulitzer Prize winner David Halberstam.   Full Story

In the case of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, a new name has brought with it an exciting flurry of creative activity and change, noteworthy accomplishments and an infusion of new talent that will ensure the school stays at the forefront of music education and performance for years to come.   Full Story

Adding to the already impressive roster of premier faculty at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, internationally renowned bassoon pedagogue William Ludwig will join its ranks in the fall of 2007.   Full Story

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music celebrates 2007 ArtsWeek with a rich variety of events that range from collaborations focusing on music, dance, and technology, through an "Informatics Philharmonic" experimental project, to the glorious opera "Arabella" by Richard Strauss. A host of orchestral, chamber, solo, and ensemble performances by guests, faculty, and students from near and far complete the schedule during Bloomington's 11-day arts extravaganza.   Full Story

Featuring 20 musicians who deftly glide through new solo, chamber and large ensemble works from composers around the world, the Indiana University New Music Ensemble expects to make a sizeable impact on the East Coast music scene next month when it tours the area with a concert titled "New Music from Indiana."   Full Story

Begin with violinists, bring in a computerized musical accompaniment program, and it all adds up to a unique blend of classical music. Christopher Raphael, associate professor at the Indiana University School of Informatics, will share center stage with Mimi Zweig, professor at the Jacobs School of Music. They're appearing together in Informatics Philharmonic at 3 p.m., Saturday (Feb. 24) at Sweeney Hall in the Simon Center Music building.   Full Story

Close out Black History Month with a Union Board lecture and attend the 61st annual IU Business Conference in Indianapolis in this edition of Lecture Notes.   Full Story