The Senior Concert Series is a program that brings live music performance directly to residents of senior living facilities. These concerts by Classical Music Indy have an emphasis on musical enjoyment and social engagement, using music as a catalyst f …

New! Classical Music Indy introduces #VirtualRandomActsofMusic, bringing you local artists’ performances via YouTube and Facebook Live. Subscribe to Classical Music Indy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube for the latest updates in performance …

Classical Music Indy has commissioned six different Indianapolis-based composers to create new engaging works to disrupt the genre’s traditional listening experience. Six composers have been selected to create a new work for the 2020 Micro Composition …

First Tuesday Classical Revolution at the Chatterbox On the first Tuesday of every month, Classical Music Indy is proud to present, in partnership with the Indianapolis chapter of Classical Revolution, a diverse mix of classical music, hosted by the Ch …

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s new initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. We spoke with Stevi Stoesz Kersh, Executive Director of the Indianapolis City Market, to learn how she interacts and thinks …

This week our friend John Alvarado, Lecturer of Guitar at IUPUI and President of the Indianapolis Society of the Classical Guitar, discusses the presumed dichotomy of classical guitar vs electric guitar in the musical community. Read below to learn how these two genres don’t need to be separated as much as some may think.

Orchestra musicians are often stuck in a rut when it comes to style of performances and venue. We spoke with James Ross, Director of Orchestral Activities and Professor of Conducting at the University of Maryland, about how his university is trying to change their approach to performing. Read below to learn about some of the innovations they are implementing at the University of Maryland.

Margaret Allison Bonds is an often-unsung master of classical music. Her first-rate works blend styles of African and European origin, and her compositions for voice and piano have profoundly moved audiences. Bonds is best known for her collaborations with the great African American poet Langston Hughes. Read below about Bonds’ life, career, and musical contributions to the American classical music world.

Rhythm & Dance Butler University’s Wind Ensemble and Department of Dance Collaborate on Rare World-Premiere by Well-Known Artists Words by Dr. Nicholas Johnson. Adapted from Classical Music Indy’s NOTE Magazine.  One of the city’s major artistic ev …

For some seniors in our community, every day is a struggle with reduced mobility, lack of transportation, and limited resources, decreasing their social interaction and recreational opportunities. To combat these forces, Classical Music Indy provides the Senior Series, which brings live music directly to residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers.

This week we look at musical innovation and hear from Kate Nordstrum, the Executive Producer of Special Projects for the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Through her desire to offer a wider stage for experimental musical expression, she and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra have created a program called Liquid Music.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we had Samantha Stutsman, author for Indianapolis Monthly, speak with composer Jorge Martín, and pianist Eugenio Urrutia Borlando about how their heritage has influenced them both professionally and personally.

To help your Valentine’s Day plans, we asked Classical Music Indy’s very own talented radio host, Michael Toulouse, to create a list of music inspired by the Lover’s Holiday. Michael shares what makes each of these pieces particularly inspiring, tragique, and romantic.

What better way to celebrate one of Indiana’s most-beloved state parks than by having a special piece of music written? Classical Music Indy has commissioned Indianapolis composer Rob Funkhouser to write Three Peacetime Images for Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park as part of the Indiana Arts Commission’s Arts in the Parks and Historic Sites program. We hope you will join us on April 28th at 2pm at the Sycamore Shelter of Fort Harrison State Park to celebrate the distinct aspects of the park!

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s new initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. We spoke with 24-year old Eric Salazar, a freelance clarinetist and private instructor, to hear about his passions, dreams, …