JSoM Office of Entrepreneurship & Career Development

08/30/2026

WEEKLY DIGEST: The NEA under a new regime, Classical Music’s funding challenges, Dr. Dre thinks AI’s good for music, remembering Dolly Parton, Stanley Ritchie’s legacy, and more.

WEEKLY DIGEST: The NEA under a new regime, Classical Music’s funding challenges, Dr. Dre thinks AI’s good for music, remembering Dolly Parton, Stanley Ritchie’s legacy, and more Posted on August 30, 2026 by abarker FEATURE The NEA Has Survived. But At What Cost? American Theatre Magazine: Lovi...

08/28/2026

Have you seen our crib? 🚪✨

Come stop by MU011 for the OECD Student Open House on Tuesday, September 1 from 3:30-5:30pm!

We’ll have ping pong, snacks, and free JSoM t-shirts for the first 30 people!

See you there💋

08/28/2026

Calling all students! We’re opening our doors on Tuesday for the OECD Student Open House!

🗓️Tuesday, September 1
⏰3:30-5:30pm
📍OECD: Merrill Hall MU011

Come to the lower floor of Merrill Hall to get to know the Office of Entrepreneurship and Career Development! Meet new people, learn about career and entrepreneurship services at Jacobs, play some ping pong, and grab some snacks. The first 30 students through the door will get a free Jacobs School of Music T-shirt (while supplies last)!

08/24/2026

We had so much fun hosting the JSoM Student Organization Fair on Sunday! As always, the amount of effort, talent, and leadership from our students is inspiring. Thanks to everyone who came to join us!

08/23/2026

WEEKLY DIGEST: Seismic changes in Classical Music, BSO and National Symphony updates, Dance USA needs to rebuild, UMG and Apple Music make big moves towards AI music, and more.

WEEKLY DIGEST: Seismic changes in Classical Music, BSO and National Symphony updates, Dance USA needs to rebuild, UMG and Apple Music make big moves towards AI music, and more. Posted on August 22, 2026 by abarker FEATURE The Seismic Changes that have Rocked the Classical Music World in the Past 50....

08/22/2026

Tomorrow!!

JSoM Student Organization Fair
🗓️Sunday, August 23
⏰2-4pm
📍Musical Arts Center, MC070

Your opportunity to get to know about the many student organizations on campus and within the Jacobs School that focus on performing arts. This is an amazing showcase of ways for you to get creatively involved in campus life. Included are chapters of national professional organizations, projects that focus on community engagement, organizations that support the formation of bands in Bloomington, connections to the music industry, and so much more.

Click the link in our bio to learn more and sign up!

08/19/2026

It’s almost that time again!🍦✏️

Fall Ice Cream Social and Campus Resource Fair!
🗓️Friday, August 21
⏰12-2pm
📍East Studio Building Plaza

Join us to celebrate the beginning of the semester with new friends and colleagues! All JSoM students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the celebration and welcome our incoming class. In addition to fun activities, outdoor games, and ice cream from The Chocolate Moose, you’ll have an opportunity to get to know more about the many academic, recreational, and wellness resources available to you while you study at IU.

08/17/2026

Take notes, Hoosiers! 📝🎶

Welcome week is here, and the OECD has been cooking up events for you to add to your calendars! Get your pencils ready:

OECD New Graduate Student Orientation Session
🗓️ Thursday, August 20
⏰ 2-3pm
📍 Sweeney Hall, M015

OECD New Undergraduate Student Orientation Session
🗓️ Friday, August 21
⏰ 10:30-11:30am
📍 Sweeney Hall, M015

Ice Cream Social and Campus Resource Fair!
🗓️ Friday, August 21
⏰ 12-2pm
📍 East Studio Plaza

JSoM Student Organization Fair
🗓️ Sunday, August 23
⏰ 2-4pm
📍 Musical Arts Center, MC070

Stay tuned for more information about these upcoming events! We can’t wait to welcome you (back) to campus.❤️🤍

08/16/2026

WEEKLY DIGEST: National Symphony Orchestra in crisis, understanding the impact of Suno, Dudamel being Dudamel in LA, and more.

WEEKLY DIGEST: National Symphony Orchestra in crisis, understanding the impact of Suno, Dudamel being Dudamel in LA, and more. Posted on August 16, 2026 by abarker FEATURE Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover pushes National Symphony Orchestra into crisis Washington Post: Jonathan Edwards and Apurva Ma...

08/10/2026

WEEKLY DIGEST: The mysterious art of conducting, dancing to stave off dementia, Mistey Copeland’s program to popularize ballet, and more.

WEEKLY DIGEST: The mysterious art of conducting, dancing to stave off dementia, Mistey Copeland’s program to popularize ballet, and more. Posted on August 10, 2026 by abarker FEATURE The Mysterious Art of Conducting The Atlantic: Matthew Aucoin An inside look at music’s widely misunderstood prof...