JSoM Office of Entrepreneurship & Career Development

10/12/2026

Every now and then, an alum reconnects with news of their accomplishments. This one is so inspiring! Congratulations to Miguel Calero who combined his love for ballet with degrees in Economic Consulting and Business Analytics.

From football to the Joffrey to Kelley & Columbia, Miguel Calero is building a life around ballet & quantitative finance.

10/12/2026

The first annual Performing Arts Career Fair is this Tuesday, October 13th from 12-5pm in the MAC Lobby!

Swipe to find out more about some of the employers that will be there.

Five Star Dance Studios:

At Five Star Dance Studios, we strive to provide an enjoyable and enriching experience through the art of dance. Established over 45 years ago, our studio is locally owned and operated, offering classes in all styles of ballroom dance, from social dancing to more formal, structured classes. Our experienced and certified instructors are passionate about teaching and looking for others to join our Five Star team. No ballroom experience is necessary as in-house training is provided. If this feels like a dream job, then this could be the right fit for you.

Paige’s Music:

Our vision is for every student to reach his or her potential through the positive, life-changing power of making music. We believe in that vision so strongly that we devote all of our energy, passion, and resources to serving and strengthening music education across Indiana and Kentucky. Our educational representatives travel to hundreds of Indiana schools each week to consult with band & orchestra teachers, deliver instruments & supplies, and pick-up repairs. Our in-house experts in brass, woodwind, percussion, and orchestral stringed instruments will help you find the perfect product to help you perform your very best. Join our team today!

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines:

Royal Caribbean Cruises Live Music team employs more than 800 musicians performing across 30 ships worldwide. With expanding entertainment offerings, strong demand for jazz soloists, and opportunities to gain valuable orchestral pit experience, Royal Caribbean Entertainment continues to offer a wide range of performance opportunities for versatile and highly skilled musicians.

US Navy Music:

Navy Music presents about 6,000 performances annually in the form of public concerts, international and regional tours, parades, educational engagements, TV appearances, and military ceremonies. Our listeners include people from all walks of life: foreign dignitaries, military officials, and general public spectators.
 
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10/11/2026

WEEKLY DIGEST: New recordings from JSOM-related artists, performing arts are the new civics, Nashville Symphony receives lifeline, arts funding in the UK on the line, the pros are using AI, and more.

WEEKLY DIGEST: New recordings from JSOM-related artists, performing arts are the new civics, Nashville Symphony receives lifeline, arts funding in the UK on the line, the pros are using AI, and more. Posted on October 11, 2026 by abarker FEATURE For the Record, Op. 402: Geneva Lewis, Noah Bendix-Bal...

10/08/2026

Prepping your application or deciding if you should apply? Swipe for advice from last year’s Community Impact Grant recipients!

The deadline to apply for the 2026-27 Community Impact Grants is Monday, October 12. We can’t wait to see what you dream up!✍️

Click the link in our bio for information on how to apply.

10/07/2026

A fantastic turnout for this evening’s STRUDEL Coding Workshop!

This evening’s Innovation Hour, “An Introduction to Live Coding Music in Strudel” brought together students and other creative interested in music, composition, technology, and experimentation for a workshop on live coding. Led by composer and electronic musician Scott Horton, participants created and manipulated music in real time. A big thank you to Scott for sharing his expertise and to everyone who joined us for the evening!
We look forward to future Innovation Hours on Wednesday evenings. Info will be shared about them soon.

10/07/2026

Get ready for another lunch this Thursday: Careers in NYC! 🗽🚕

🗓️Thursday, October 8
⏰12-1pm
📍OECD: Merrill Hall MU011

Join IU alumnae and collaboration duo Jessie Bittner and Grace Leckey for a Well-Advised Lunch exploring what it takes to build a creative career in New York City. Jessie Bittner is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, actor, educator, and songwriter based in New York City. She recently completed two years with the Broadway musical, Hadestown, as Violinist and Assistant Music Director. Grace Leckey is an audio engineer, theater sound designer, songwriter, and Americana-roots artist based in New York City. While working at Power Station Studios, she has earned credits with Mitski, Sara Bareilles, Anthony Ramos, Cats: The Jellicle Ball (2026 cast album), and Oratorio for Living Things (2025 cast album). Together, Jessie and Grace will offer valuable perspectives on how to build creative communities, balance multiple professional identities, and create sustainable careers in one of the world’s most competitive cultural centers.

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10/04/2026

WEEKLY DIGEST: Nashville Symphony suspends season, musicians vs. the AI machine, John Coltrane’s impact, Dudamel lights up NY, Cuba’s ballet tradition survives, and more

WEEKLY DIGEST: Nashville Symphony suspends season, musicians vs. the AI machine, John Coltrane’s impact, Dudamel lights up NY, Cuba’s ballet tradition survives, and more Posted on October 4, 2026 by abarker FEATURE Nashville Symphony in ‘financial emergency,’ suspends season, furloughs staff...

10/02/2026

The Office of Entrepreneurship & Career Development is pleased to announce the annual Community Impact Grants for Jacobs School of Music students and faculty!

Student awards of up to $2,000 are available, along with a single faculty award of up to $5,000.

The Jacobs School of Music Community Impact Grants support innovative performance or research projects for musicians, scholars, and dancers that are collaborative and embedded in the Bloomington community. Proposals that bring together creative individuals from across IU Bloomington and prioritize community engagement are strongly encouraged.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday, October 12th

Click the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

10/02/2026

What an amazing workshop with Las Guaracheras! This inspiring all-women salsa sextet from Colombia brought the soul and energy of Afro-Latin music the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music through an interactive workshop in Recital Hall filled with music, movement, rhythm, and connection. A huge thank you to the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation (Lotus World Music Festival) for making this event possible, with support from the Music in General Studies, IU Folklore & Ethnomusicology, and Latin American Music Center - LAMC!

09/30/2026

Our Entrepreneur of the Month for September is digital creator and Indiana University Jacobs School of Music student Noah Keyes. While pursuing his Master of Music in Piano, Noah has built an impressive social media presence, particularly on Instagram, where he has attracted nearly 9,000 followers. Noah offers a compelling example of what it means to be an innovative, forward-thinking musician in the 21st century.

https://blogs.iu.edu/jsominnovation/2026/09/30/september-entrepreneur-of-the-month-noah-keyes/