It’s no secret that learning to play a musical instrument offers numerous benefits — from improved cognitive development and hand-eye coordination to greater self-esteem and broader cultural horizons. For Betty Perry, it proved to be the ticket to a be …

Michael Toulouse Interviews Gemma New Photo by Roy Cox Conductor Gemma New makes her ISO debut this Thursday at Conner Prairie. She sat down recently with CMI’s Michael Toulouse to talk about the music that will be featured during the upcoming concert. …

JoAnn Falletta will be conducting the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra the weekend of April 26th. Among other works on the program, she’ll conduct what she told NPR was her favorite symphony, Samuel Barber’s Symphony No. 1, Op. 9. She sat down recently …

As the conductor for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) from 1937 to 1955, Fabien Sevitzky is widely credited for bringing the ISO to national prominence, in part because he understood the importance of mass media in establishing the orchestra’s …

After besting over 130 applicants for the job as music director of the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO), Maestra Janna Hymes has taken the helm as the CSO’s first female conductor. Her journey to the podium began as a teenager when a music teacher was t …

Violinist Jennifer Koh sat down with Michael Toulouse to talk about the concerto she’ll be performing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and why this composer’s music means so much to her.

This week we are featuring a wonderful local venue that was the brainchild of Mark and Carrie Ortwein, the Grove Haus. This local eclectic event space is located in Fountain Square and is the location of an upcoming event hosted by CMI, stay tuned for more info in the near future!

In recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month in May, we hope you enjoy this light-hearted look at Leonard Bernstein by one of NOTE’s newest contributors – Philadelphia-based writer, Michael Silverstein.