Saturday, September 21 | 10:30am-5:00pm
{Well-Advised} Lunch at 12:30-1:30pm
Musical Arts Center, MC070

Practice Teaching Strategies: An Integrated Curriculum for Contemporary Creative String Playing

One of the world’s most acclaimed jazz violinists, Christian Howes, will travel to Indiana University Jacobs School of Music to introduce string students to a blend of contemporary music, modern technology, and improvisation. While most classically trained violinists may excel at Mozart and Bach, few venture off the written page to explore their instruments through other facets such as jazz, rock or improvisation. “String instruments are usually associated with classical music,” said Howes, “but many string players are now developing original, contemporary styles, allowing us to express ourselves in current, culturally relevant ways.”

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Sponsored by IU, Yamaha, Project Jumpstart, University of Louisville, IN-ASTA, OSTA, and D’Addario Strings.

Wednesday, September 25 | 11am-Noon (NOTE TIME CHANGE!)
Merrill Hall, MU011

The first in our semester Brownbag Lunch Series – bring your lunch and your questions for faculty guests as they riff on lessons learned along the way in a casual “keepin’ it real” conversation.

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Musician (saxophone), composer, producer, and educator, Assistant Professor Greg Ward is making his mark in the world of jazz and beyond. Greg’s performed with a wide variety of artists such as Prefuse 73, Lupe Fiasco, Tortoise, William Parker, Makaya McCraven, Linda Oh, and Mike Reed among others.
As a bandleader, he’s produced four recordings, including Fitted Shards: South Side Story, Phonic Juggernaut, Touch My Beloved’s Thought, and Rogue Parade: Stomping Off From Greenwood. As a composer, he’s received commissions from the Jazz Gallery in NYC, Chicago Jazz Institute, City of Chicago’s Made in Chicago: World Class Jazz Series, and the Peoria Ballet Company. Greg also composes for film and maintains an active international touring schedule with various ensembles.    

Pack your lunch and come to the OECD to eat with newly appointed IU jazz professor Greg Ward. Enjoy a conversation on creativity, artistic vision, and advice gleaned from his own experiences in the music industry.

Thursday, September 26 | 12:15pm-1:15pm
Music Annex, MA004

If you’re an international student wondering about how to use your training and experiences in the U.S. for a career in your home country, Dr. Kangho Lee’s perspective will provide valuable insight on the process of creating a musical career that combines the uniquely diverse elements of your background and training. Dr. Lee earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Swarthmore College, Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degree from New England Conservatory, and he is currently professor of cello at the Korea National University of the Arts and artistic advisor to the KNUA Cello Ensemble.

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Wednesday, October 2 | 4:00-5:00pm
Merrill Hall, MU011

Prof. BRENDA BRENNER is here to help with grad school applications!
Join Dr. Brenner, Career Specialist Nathan Fischer and others in the OECD to discuss your Statement of Purpose, Personal Statement, and Entry Essay.

With graduate application deadlines arriving in early December, don’t get caught off guard with preparing materials.  What is the difference between a Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement?  What is an Entry Essay?  What should content look like?  Will admissions or faculty read them?  What impact do they have on acceptance to the school of my choice?  Join Prof. Brenda Brenner in the OECD suite to discuss content, quality, and leave with the confidence to know you will have a winning graduate school entry essay!

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
12:00-1:30pm | Merrill Hall, MU011

Join the acclaimed 3D Jazz Trio for lunch and hear their unique perspectives on women and diversity in jazz, and where it’s all going.

Fiercely swinging, on purpose, with purpose, this powerhouse trio plays original, traditional and contemporary standards from all genres of music. Their unique style and innovative arrangements are always super-charged by their boundless musical joy.
Sherrie Maricle, Amy Shook, and Jackie Warren met in May of 2014 at the Cleveland Playhouse while playing in The DIVA Jazz Orchestra and quickly became kindred-swinging spirits. Dedicated and enthusiastic educators, they’ve presented workshops and clinics at numerous high schools, colleges and universities throughout the country.

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• Career Advising and Support
• Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Resources (for Entrepreneurship, Career Development, Professional Networking, Project Support, and more)
• Alumni Mentorship
• Employment Relations
• Ensemble and Project Development
• Harrison Career Assessment
• Credentials Management

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OFFICE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Merrill Hall, MU011 | jsomoecd@indiana.edu

Alain Barker, Director | abarker@iu.edu | (812) 856-5719
Nathan Fischer, Career Advisor | nafische@iu.edu | (812) 855-4954
Joanie Spain, Career Advisor | jospain@iu.edu | (812) 855-4904

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