Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 at 8:53 pm
James Plenty
“We all know the saying ‘all music was once new music,’ but it really goes further than that” – Michael Pettry, Executive Director Commissioning new works can be risky! They don’t come without a price tag. …and, scores of other “what if’s” to boot. This blog post explores the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir’s large-scale commissioning project…that… Read More
Thursday, September 1st, 2016 at 8:34 pm
Eric Stark
They say it all starts with the preparation, and that is certainly true this 80th anniversary season. Plans have been in the works for more than a year—choosing repertoire, exploring travel arrangements, recruiting/auditioning/ training singers, raising needed funds. And now here we are. After our first rehearsal just last night, the 80th Anniversary Season of the… Read More
Monday, June 6th, 2016 at 5:32 pm
Indy Choir
I know what you must be thinking: Indianapolis Symphonic Choir doing Carmen? That’s opera, not oratorio. Since when did they become an opera chorus? And what’s all of this ‘semi-staged’ business? Are they singing on the flatbed of a tractor-trailer parked in rural Indiana winery in their house-shoes? So the quick answer is: We aren’t… Read More