Role

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Ensemble

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

The Indiana University New Music Ensemble is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1971 at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. The ensemble is made up of graduate and undergraduate students who are studying music at the university. The ensemble is dedicated to performing contemporary classical music and has become known for its innovative programming and performances. The founding of the Indiana University New Music Ensemble was the result of a collaboration between several faculty members at the Jacobs School of Music. The ensemble was created to provide a platform for the performance of contemporary classical music and to give students the opportunity to work with living composers. The founding members of the ensemble included David Dzubay, who is now the director of the ensemble, and Don Freund, who was the director of the ensemble for many years. Over the years, the Indiana University New Music Ensemble has had many members, but some of the most notable include David Dzubay, Don Freund, and Claude Baker. These composers have all contributed to the ensemble's repertoire and have helped to shape its sound and style. One of the highlights of the Indiana University New Music Ensemble's history was its performance at the 1996 World Music Days festival in Hong Kong. The ensemble was one of only a few American ensembles to be invited to perform at the festival, which is one of the most prestigious contemporary music festivals in the world. The ensemble performed works by several American composers, including Don Freund and David Dzubay, as well as works by composers from other countries. Another notable performance by the Indiana University New Music Ensemble was its performance at the 2005 Midwest Clinic in Chicago. The ensemble performed a program of contemporary classical music that included works by David Dzubay, Don Freund, and other composers. The performance was well-received by the audience and helped to raise the profile of the ensemble. The Indiana University New Music Ensemble has also won several awards over the years. In 1999, the ensemble won the ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, which is given to ensembles that perform contemporary classical music. The ensemble has also been recognized by the American Composers Forum and has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts. Overall, the Indiana University New Music Ensemble has become known as one of the premier ensembles for contemporary classical music in the United States. The ensemble's dedication to performing new and innovative works has helped to push the boundaries of classical music and has inspired many composers and performers. With its talented members and innovative programming, the Indiana University New Music Ensemble is sure to continue to be a major force in the world of contemporary classical music for many years to come.

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