WELCOME

Welcome to the School of Music at Indiana State University, a school with a long-standing tradition of excellence in the training of musicians for a variety of professional pursuits. Indiana State music graduates have distinguished themselves in a variety of ways. Many are outstanding teachers in public schools, colleges/universities and private studios while others have achieved recognition in such specialized areas as music business and performance. The music faculty, a community of scholars, performers and teachers, share an uncommonly strong commitment to their students in the school

NEWS

Welcome to Dr. Peggy Moran, Director of the School of Music

We would like to welcome Dr. Peggy Moran, the new Director of the School of Music! Dr. Moran joins ISU from the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music, where she was Assistant Director. She is also the Executive Director at Cormont Music, a non-profit organization that runs the Kendall Betts Horn Camp, a premiere summer learning program for horn players in New Hampshire. Dr. Moran has performed in orchestras, chamber music, and solo recitals with leading ensembles such as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Louisville Orchestra, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Committed to commissioning and performing music from a diverse set of composers, she founded the group Corni Angelicus, an ensemble of four horns and a rhythm section that has performed new music throughout the Midwest. Dr. Moran has a Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Chicago, and Master of Music and a Doctorate of Music degrees from Indiana University Bloomington.

Contemporary Music Festival, October 23-25

October brings the 58th Annual Contemporary Music Festival featuring guest composer Shawn Okpebholo and guest ensemble Picosa. Additional guests include the winners of the national Music Now Chamber Music Contest. The festival will include a variety of concerts, discussions, and interactions over the course of three days. All events are free and open to the public. For a full schedule of events, visit the Contemporary Music Festival site.

Music Career Day, November 4

Join us for Music Career Day on Monday, November 4, 2024! An all-day event tailored to college-bound high school juniors and seniors, Music Career Day will provide you with information about musical opportunities at ISU including information about music degrees and professions, private lessons and ensembles, course study, auditions, enrollment, and financial aid. For more information visit the Music Career Day page.

ISU Alma Mater
We are pleased to present this recent video collage of the ISU Alma Mater sung by students in the School of Music. We hope you enjoy this performance and we encourage you to sing along :-)

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