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Program Type: Engagement

Senior Concerts

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 …

#VIRTUALRANDOMACTSOFMUSIC

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 …

The Micro Composition Project

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 …

Classical Revolution

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 …

January: National Mentoring Month

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Positive mentors help young people develop personally, can boost school attendance and academic performance, and increase the likelihood a child will go to college. Mentors can also provide the confidence to explore and discover interests including mus …

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 …

Klezmer: Music to Dance to

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Eric Salazar

Get ready to dance! Although an unfamiliar style to some, klezmer is a music that has an undeniable folk sound that is combined with rhythms of dance. This musical style uses instruments to imitate the laughter and/or weeping of the human voice and is most often heard during times of merriment. Read below to learn more, and to listen to some recordings at the end.

August: This Month in Classical Music History

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Classical music is rich with history of magnificent music, compelling divas, and innovative composers. Not every world premiere was grand, however.  This Month in Classical Music History is a series dedicated to finding stories of the good, the bad, and the downright weird. This month, we’ve dug up moments from history that are often overlooked. Read about a composer’s poisonous encounter with mushrooms, a prominent opera house, and the first stereo!

A Native Voice: In Recognition of Native American Heritage Month

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Eric Salazar

In recognition of Native American and Alaska Native heritage month, Classical Music Indy spoke with Steven Alvarez, the Director of Arts & Education at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Alvarez is a classical percussionist and vocalist. Read below where Alvarez highlights four prominent musicians in the Native community.

My Music. My Story. Kim Kenny.

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Bekah Conn

My Music. My Story. Kim Kenny. Words by Auboni Hart Kim Kenny is a singer, songwriter, vocal coach, educator and founder of Indy Urban Youth, which connects art and diversity in creative ways.  Favorite Music. Go. Kim Kenny has no solid answer because …

Anyé Carson: My Music. My Story.

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Eric Salazar

My Music. My Story. is one of CMI’s many new initiatives to feature music, musicians and music lovers in a fun way. We hope you enjoy getting to know a few of your mover and shaker neighbors while learning how they interact with and think about music. …

I LOVE hearing Beethoven at the Chatterbox at C-Rev!

- Leslie
Community Member, at Classical Revolution at the Chatterbox

Voices of Change: Black Musicians as Advocates for Progress

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Eric Salazar

Part of Classical Music Indy’s ongoing work is to highlight diversity in the classical music world, and explore the unique voices and perspectives of multicultural musicians and audiences. In recognition of Black History Month, Classical Music Indy honors two of the Black musicians who made history by gracing concert stages and bringing unique cultural experiences to the music they performed.

NOTE Magazine is Relaunched

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Eric Salazar

Indianapolis has a robust local classical music scene, worthy of being treasured as one of our city’s defining assets. And with NOTE, Classical Music Indy aims to tell stories that will delight and surprise avid classical fans, as well as welcome those new to the world of classical music. For this first issue, we chose to feature Women in Music, to celebrate local influencers past and present that have made stunning accomplishments not only with their talent, but also with their leadership in the genre.

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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