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The School of Music at Indiana State University, a school with a long-standing tradition of excellence in the training of musicians for a variety of professional pursuits.

Welcome

Welcome to the School of Music at Indiana State University, a school with a long-standing tradition of excellence in the training of musicians for a variety of professional pursuits. Indiana State music graduates have distinguished themselves in a variety of ways. Many are outstanding teachers in public schools, colleges/universities and private studios while others have achieved recognition in such specialized areas as music business and performance. The music faculty, a community of scholars, performers and teachers, share an uncommonly strong commitment to their students in the school.

59th Annual Contemporary Music Festival

CMF 2025, composer Damien Geter

The School of Music is thrilled to welcome composer and ISU alum Damien Geter back to campus as the guest composer for the 59th Annual Contemporary Music Festival.  The festival will take place October 22-24 and will feature Mr. Geter and numerous guest composers and performers.   More information will be available on the festival website in coming weeks.

2025 Concerto Competition

Concerto Competition Announcement

Congratulations to all of the students who performed on the 2025 School of Music Concerto Competition, Sunday, March 23, and especially to this year’s three winners (in alphabetical order): Clare Dillon, piccolo; Ashton Fowler, saxophone; and Alicia Kessler, cello!  Thanks to judges Donna Clark and Scotty Stepp, to Dr. Yana Weinstein who coordinated the competition, and to each and every student for their hard work and excellent performances. Winners will perform with the University Symphony and Wind Orchestra during the fall semester.

Sycamore Bands Celebrate 100 Years

On Friday, March 28, Sycamore Bands celebrated their centennial with a special event to acknowledge a Concurrent Resolution sponsored by State Senator Greg Goode and State Representative Tonya Pfaff. The celebration saw Senator Goode and Representative Pfaff read the Concurrent Resolution highlighting the profound impact the band has had on campus and across the state. Attendees were also treated to live performances of significant pieces from the program’s rich history, heard from President Godard and alumnus, followed by a networking reception. Additionally, Representative Pfaff announced that the Mayor of Terre Haute, Bandon Sakbun, had issued a proclamation to distinguish March 28th as ‘Sycamore Bands Day’. This means that the city of Terre Haute will officially commemorate Sycamore Bands on this day to educate residents about their achievements.

Centennial Proclamation

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Music at Indiana State University is to prepare students for careers and continued study in music education, music business, performance, and music as a liberal art. Recognized for its long history of training music educators and members of the music business community, the school offers a range of undergraduate degrees in a personalized environment. We provide experiential learning opportunities, develop life-long learning skills, and foster cultural engagement and international exchange. The school promotes awareness and appreciation of the musical arts through courses for all university students and serves as a cultural resource for the university, local community, and the state through outreach, special events, and public performances.

The Indiana State University School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.