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The Jazz Catalyst

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Eric Salazar

For over two decades, Ruth McArthur’s music conservatory provided a foundation for success among Indianapolis’ best-known musicians. Adapted from Classical Music Indy’s NOTE Magazine.  The Jazz Catalyst By Kyle Long During the mid-20th century, a small …

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Anne Duthie McCafferty: Indy’s Beloved Cello Maven

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Eric Salazar

Anne Duthie McCafferty grew up in Indianapolis and has played with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for 45 seasons. She never thought she would have the chance to have a performance job, but when the opportunity arose she took it. Since then, McCafferty has performed for millions of people, performed numerous fantastic pieces, and coordinates the local chapter of Classical Revolution. Read below about her life, career, and impact on Indy.

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Freeway Flyer Roots in Indy

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Robin Cox is a violinist and composer bringing unique performance projects to Indianapolis. Previously based in L.A., Cox has found accessibility and inclusivity in the Midwest arts scene, allowing the composer more freedom in his own work. Read below about the music and watch the amazing performances created by Robin Cox.

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Music Unites Artists’ Thanksgiving Traditions

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Here at Classical Music Indy we are thankful for our community, our generous donors, and, of course, our talented performers! We connected with several of our musicians to see what Thanksgiving traditions they have with their families. From food to family to music, each artist has their own unique Thanksgiving customs. Read below to see how Corey Denham, Bethany Daugherty, Laura Recendez, Maya Nojiri Sutherland, John Alvarado, and Jennifer Gallegos spend their Thanksgiving!

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Classical Music Month in Review, 2017

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Eric Salazar

For Classical Music Month, Classical Music Indy pulled out all of the stops to bring music to the community of Indianapolis. We shared music with over 379,000 people during the month of September. We hope you’ll celebrate with us again next year!

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Indianapolis Opera: A Voice for Indy

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Indianapolis Opera has been bringing operatic performances to Hoosiers since 1975. The company has had a long history of performing in Indianapolis and providing educational outreach programs for the community. We spoke with David Starkey, General Dire …

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Rhythm! Discovery Center: Learn Something. Try Something.

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Rhythm! Discovery Center is the creative vision of the Percussive Arts Society. Described as “the world’s first fully-interactive drum and percussion museum,” Rhythm! Discovery Center takes an innovative approach to experiencing the universality of rhythm and percussion. We spoke with Joshua Simonds, Executive Director of the Percussive Arts Society and Rhythm! Discovery Center, to learn more about this unique institution in Indianapolis.

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Classical Revolution: Casual Classical Night

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Classical Revolution: Casual Classical Night Eric Salazar, clarinet, and Joshua Thompson, piano Where can you go to hear classical music jam sessions? On the first Tuesday of every month, freelance musicians and members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orc …

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Zach Rupp: My Music. My Story.

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Eric Salazar

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. This week we spoke with Zach Rupp, Assistant Brewer and Cellerman with TwoDEEP Brewing Co. Zach shares his favorite types of music, why he likes working at TwoDEEP, and what he listens to while enjoying a TwoDEEP brew.

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Caitlin Negron: My Music. My Story.

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Eric Salazar

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. This week we spoke with Caitlin Negron, modern dancer with Dance Kaleidescope and co-founder of Indy Convergence. Caitlin talks …

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Paul Page: The Voice of the Indy 500

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Last year while developing our summer issue of NOTE magazine, we discovered that Paul Page was one of the first radio hosts for WAIV, the Indianapolis station that first broadcast Classical Music Indy (formerly the Fine Arts Society of Indianapolis). The 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in 2016 was Paul’s final year announcing the race before retiring. This article, that ran in NOTE in May 2016, is a tribute to his amazing life and legacy. Guest contributor, Jill Ditmire, talked to Paul about his life and what led him from classical music radio to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and a broadcasting career spanning more than 46 years. Enjoy learning about Paul Page – the Voice of the Indy 500!

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Anne Maschmeyer: My Music. My Story.

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Eric Salazar

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. This week we talk to Anne Maschmeyer, Beautification Director with Downtown Indy, Inc. She shares about her career and how music influences her life and work as a proponent of improving quality of life in Indianapolis.

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Music to Relieve Senior Isolation

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Eric Salazar

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.

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Highlighting our Female Performers

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Classical Music Indy employs a diverse range of musicians for our events around Indianapolis. In 2016 we hired 95 musicians. Classical Music Indy has dedicated our blog articles to outstanding women musicians this month. We’ve shared about great women music educators in America and about under-recognized women musicians throughout history. This week, we take a look at a few of Classical Music Indy’s top performers – women who are doing great work here and now in the city of Indianapolis. Read below about these incredibly talented musicians, and hopefully you’ll hear them at one of our events in the near future!

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Eloise Paul: My Music. My Story.

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Eric Salazar

My Music. My Story. is one of Classical Music Indy’s initiatives to feature music, musicians, and music lovers in a fun way. This week we are featuring Eloise Paul, a Mentor at the Andre B. Lacy School of Business at Butler University, and Board Member of Classical Music Indy. She shares with us how music has helped her throughout her life, why she became involved with Classical Music Indy, and why the arts are important to Indianapolis.

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