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Author: Eric Salazar

Rhythm & Dance

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Eric Salazar

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 …

Contraband Music

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Eric Salazar

Contraband Music Russian music fans of the 1950s and 1960s risked everything to be part of a worldwide music revolution Words by April Bumgardner. Adapted from Classical Music Indy’s NOTE Magazine.  In 2013 Lisa Lobdell, archivist at The Great American …

Indianapolis Symphonic Choir: Festival of Carols

Posted on December 13, 2019 by Eric Salazar

https://classicalmusicindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/final-fest.mp3   The holidays are always a busy time for musicians. This is just as true for the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra as it is for any other ensem …

Giving Tuesday: Click, Listen, and Ignite Local Talent

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Eric Salazar

Giving Tuesday: Click, Listen, and Ignite Local Talent While Classical Music Indy has its roots in classical music radio, more recently it has also become a hub for local, independent classical musicians who perform live for its community outreach prog …

Michael Toulouse Interviews Jeff Nelsen of the Canadian Brass

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Eric Salazar

Canadian Brass performs at Clowes Auditorium November 19 with the Butler University Wind Ensemble. One member of this esteemed brass ensemble, Jeff Nelsen, is an adopted Hoosier: he’s on the faculty at the IU School of Music. He recently talked with Mi …

Born to Lead

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Eric Salazar

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 …

Music & Me helps preschoolers grow into music

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Eric Salazar

“The kids came in, and when she was done playing flute, they were going crazy,” says Eric Salazar, assistant director of community engagement at Classical Music Indy. “I was like, ‘Oh, no, they’re out of control.’ She just sat down cross legged and san …

My Music. My Story. Steve Campbell

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Eric Salazar

As vice president of communications for the Indianapolis Colts and an active community volunteer, Steve Campbell’s life is busy, but the former Indianapolis deputy mayor always leaves space for music, and in his case, it’s all about the bass. Words by …

The Quest for the Perfect Timpani

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Eric Salazar

In the early 1980s two enterprising women set out to design and build the perfect timpani. Rebecca Kite and Barbara Allen met when both were graduate students at Indiana University (IU), Bloomington. They believed that they could improve upon timpani a …

The Art of Noise

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Eric Salazar

Blurring the lines between music and organic sound, Stuart Hyatt’s Metaphonics: The Complete Field Works Recordings marks a happy, and unexpected, detour from what began five years ago as a Ball State University architecture program master’s thesis pro …

Classical Pairings Podcast Episode 1

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Eric Salazar

Welcome to Classical Pairings! A webcast exploring connections between music and the food and drink industry. We believe that food and drinks can be just as much of a creative expression as traditional classical music, and so we invite guests from the …

Senior Concerts Have Social Impact

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Eric Salazar

A flagship program for Classical Music Indy, the Senior Concert Series brings music to those who are unable to travel to see performances. Ad hoc chamber ensembles perform in care facilities, providing emotional release and social opportunities for res …

Classical Pairings: Traders Point Winery

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Eric Salazar

Clara Schumann was, by all accounts, one of the best pianists of the 19th century. She was also a gifted composer and brilliant conveyer of emotions. September 2019 is her 200th birthday, and we celebrate with a charming, family-owned local winery. Hea …

Community Catalyst

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Eric Salazar

Henry James’ famous advice to creative people—to be one on whom nothing is lost—has inspired artists since 1884, when his essay The Art of Fiction was published in Longman’s Magazine. Caitlin and Robert Negron have not only embraced James’ advice; they …

Michael Toulouse Interviews Gemma New

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Eric Salazar

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. …

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