Music - Community Organizations

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American Guild of Organists, Bloomington Chapter

Websitehttps://music.indiana.edu/departments/academic/organ/organ-bloomington-ago.shtml
Description

All individuals interested in the organ and choral music fields are invited to join the American Guild of Organists. Membership is open to everyone, regardless of denominational affiliation or musical ability.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 2484   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Additional Address
1201 E. Third Street   
Merrill Hall 003   
Bloomington   
IN   
47405   
Contact
Janette   
Fishell   
Chair   
317-430-1942   
hjsulliv [at] umail.iu.edu   
Jacobs School of Music   
812-855-1583   

Blooming Memories Through Music

Description

BMTM has announced the upcoming launch of the pilot program in September 2017 for our complementary residential music sessions for families living with Alzheimer's. We model our initiative after the documentary Alive Inside and our residential teams are made up of one Adult Liaison (mentor) and two BHSN honors music students who create custom playlists for each older adult. Our goals is to reduce the stress of the families/caregivers and to increase the joy in the quality of life of the elders. We hope to educate the community on the empathy factor needed to support caregivers. We also attempt to reduce the isolation factors that arise while loved ones are being allowed to age in place in familiar space with family support

 

Blooming Memories Thru Music gather monthly in the early afternoon, Check our Facebook for times and location. Blooming Memories Thru Music@BMTM Bloomington

Year Established2016
Incorporation StatusExempt
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 8202   
Bloomington   
IN   
47407-8202   
Contact
Barbara   
Edmonds   
812-333-8879   
bloomingmemoriesinfo [at] gmail.com   

Bloomington Area Music (BAM)

Websitehttp://bloomingtonareamusic.com/
Description

Bloomington Area Music provides support for the Bloomington, Indiana music community through advocacy, networking and education. BAM! envisions an integrated and collaborative Bloomington Music Community in which musicians are educated in the pursuit of professional performance, supportive trades and local businesses prosper, and local residents become entertained and inspired through music spanning cultures and genres.

Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
PO Box 3387   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Emily   
Brown   
Chairperson   
317-430-7800   
info [at] bloomingtonareamusic.com   
   

Bloomington Chamber Singers

Websitehttps://www.chambersingers.info
Description

In the belief that choral singing nurtures the human spirit, the mission of Bloomington Chamber Singers is to provide excellence in performance, education, and community engagement.

Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 3256   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Gerald   
Sousa   
Music Director   
812-876-7342   
bcs [at] chambersingers.info   
Claire   
Tafoya   
Assistant to Director   

Bloomington Community Band

Websitehttps://www.bloomingtoncommunityband.org
Description

Rehearsals on Monday evenings, 7:00 PM, St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3rd Street and Smith Road. An adult volunteer concert band. Woodwind, brass, and percussion players are welcome. No auditions necessary.

Year Established1978
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 237   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Dan   
Westerhaus   
812-323-8315   
manager [at] bloomingtoncommunityband.org   
   

Bloomington Indiana Sacred Harp

Websitehttps://bloomingtonsacredharp.org/
Description

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We meet twice a month. Our local singings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7-9 PM in the lower level of the Fairview Methodist Church. (600 W 6th St.) Park in the lot on the north side of the building and enter through the lower level doors on the southeast side of the building.

Newbies are encouraged! Don’t worry, loaner books are provided!

 

 

Year Established1979
Incorporation StatusUnincorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
724 Bell Trace Circle   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
Contact
Aaron   
Jones   
336-2792   
radiopirates1 [at] gmail.com   
   

Bloomington Peace Choir

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/BloomingtonPeaceChoir
Description

The Bloomington Peace Choir is a non-auditioned choir that invites singers of all skills and those who are new to singing. Our mission is to sing for the joy of singing and sharing music from around the world. We visit area senior centers as part of our musical outreach.

We meet on Tuesday nights at Bell Trace Senior Living Center, from 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

Year Established2010
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
PO Box 7562   
Bloomington   
IN   
47407   
Contact
Justice   
Saint Rain   
812-834-5693   
bloomingtonpeacechoir [at] gmail.com   

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra

Websitehttp://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com
Description

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The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra promotes a lifelong appreciation of and enthusiasm for music through performances and educational outreach throughout the community. This 75 member, all-volunteer community orchestra performs a classical concert series, holiday 'pops' programs, a children's concert, plus a summer concert in the park every season.

Year Established1969
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
PO Box 1823   
115 N. College, Suite 255   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Donna   
Lafferty   
Executive Director   
812-331-2320   
bso.donna [at] gmail.com   
bso [at] bloomingtonsymphony.com   
   

Bloomington Ukulele Club

Websitehttps://sites.google.com/site/ukuleleclubloomington/
Description

The Bloomington Ukulele Club is a place where Bloomington residents can play the ukulele and continue to develop ukulele skills. All skill levels are welcome, but in order to get the most out of a meeting, it's best to be comfortable with an array of basic chords. Ukulele lessons are not provided at club meetings.

Community Organizations Subjects

Camerata Orchestra Series

Websitehttps://music.indiana.edu/giving/scholarships/scholarships-camerata.shtml
Description

Founded in 1989 by concertmaster Lenore Hatfield, the Camerata Orchestra offers a professional setting for Indiana University Jacobs School of Music faculty, retired faculty, music students, and townspeople in Bloomington, Indiana. Internationally known guest conductors lead the orchestra with soloists from I.U. faculty, concert artists, and Camerata Solo Competition winners.

Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Contact
Lenore   
Hatfield   
Executive Director   
812-333-6349   
lenorehatfield [at] yahoo.com   

Community Chamber Music Association of Bloomington

Websitehttp://communitychambermusicassociation.blogspot.com//
Description

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Open to community musicians. Email for details.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
3333 S. Spring Branch Rd.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Ruth   
Boshkoff   
President   
Ruth.Boshkoff [at] gmail.com   
   

Early Music In Motion

Websitehttp://earlymusicinmotion.org/
Description

Early Music in Motion is a not-for profit with a mission to provide music related to the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods to young audiences and underserved communities of the state of Indiana through concerts, didactical performances and workshops.

Year Established2005
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 7921   
Bloomington   
IN   
47407   
Contact
Matthew   
Slatkin   
President   
812-558-0885   
earlymusicinmotion [at] gmail.com   
Juan   
Carlo   
Vice-President   
   

Friday Musicale

Description

The Friday Musicale meets 6 times a year on the 2nd Friday of the month at 1:15 p.m. October-April (except January). They are affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs and Indiana Arts Festival. They sponsor a Junior Festival for pre-college students on the 2nd Saturday in May at the Jacobs School.

 

Organized in 1905, Friday Musicale is federated with the National and Indiana Federation of Music Clubs.

The National Federation of Music Clubs, founded in 1898, is now the world’s largest philanthropic music organization supporting American music and musicians. It is one fo three organizations to be chartered by the United States Congress and the only music organization member of the United Nations. There are six thousand NFMC-related organizations and music clubs nationally. Members are professional and amateur musicians, composers, dancers, performing artists, arts and music educators, students, generous benefactors, and music lovers who are interested in creating a dynamic musical and cultural environment in their communities.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
thefridaymusicale@gmail.com   

Grace Notes

Description

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A Junior Music Club sponsored by Friday Musicale, Bloomington Chapter, for grades K through 3.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
9380 E. Conard   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Josie   
Lukey   
Sponsor   
339-5971   
   

Hoosier Community Chorus

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Hoosiercommunitychorus
Description

The Hoosier Community Chorus is a newly forming mixed vocal ensemble based in Bloomington, Indiana. We welcome both experienced and inexperienced vocal music lovers of all voice parts. Rehearsals are held each Monday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. and last yearly from September through early June. The rehearsals are held at the easily accessible location of Genesis Church at 801 East State Road 45 46 bypass in Bloomington, Indiana 47408.  For more information please call 812-955-0639 or email hoosiercommunitysymphchorus [at] gmail.com

Year Established2019
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
812-955-0639   
hoosiercommunitysymphchorus [at] gmail.com   

Indiana Youth Musicians

Description

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Indiana Youth Musicians provides area young musicians with an opportunity to play music in a supportive, yet challenging environment. At IYM youth are given a chance to try out new and different possibilities in music. Musicians may be encouraged to try their hand at something a little different, whether it is joining a small chamber ensemble for the first time or trying out music in which they are unfamiliar.
 

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
3746 Oak Leaf Drive   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
812-369-4387   
iym [at] iymusicians.org   
   

Jazz from Bloomington

Websitehttp://www.btownjazz.org/
Description

Jazz from Bloomington (JfB) was formed in 1999 by Bloomington and area jazz musicians and aficionados as an outgrowth of a concert to raise funds for rejuvenation of the Indiana (Buskirk-Chumley) Theatre.

Year Established1999
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Fred   
Parker   
President   
812-272-1505   
jfb.parker [at] comcast.net   

Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, Inc

Websitehttps://www.lotusfest.org
Description

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Mission is to create opportunities to experience and celebrate the diversity of the world's cultures through music and arts.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 1667   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
Sunni   
Fass   
Executive Director   
812-336-6599   
sunni [at] lotusfest.org   
Lee   
Williams   
Artistic Director   
   

Musical Arts Youth Organization (MAYO)

Websitehttp://www.mayomusic.org
Description

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The mission of the MUSIC NOW project is to bring classical, chamber music, and popular music to students of all ages in Monroe and surrounding counties. Through group rehearsals, public performance, and outreach events, the program inspires in its students a love of music and a high standard of excellence in their performance.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
804 N. College Avenue, Suite 102   
Bloomington   
IN   
47404   
Contact
812.219.8606   
info [at] mayomusic.org   
   

New Music Ensemble

Websitehttps://nme.sitehost.iu.edu/
Description

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The Indiana University New Music Ensemble dedicates its efforts to performing a broad spectrum of contemporary music, focusing on works from the past thirty years, but also presenting significant works from earlier in the 20th century. Along with solo, chamber, and large ensemble works by composers from around the world, a typical concert includes music by a guest composer and a work by a member of the Indiana University Composition Department, the latter of which is recorded soon after the concert.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
1201 E. Third Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47405   
Contact
David   
Dzubay   
Director   
812-855-5833   
ddzubay [at] indiana.edu   
   

New Voices Opera

Websitehttps://www.newvoicesopera.org/
Description

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New Voices Opera is based in Bloomington, Indiana.  The company is a mix of students at Indiana University and community members. A creative team and crew chiefs are assembled for each production with an active roster of vocalists, musicians, and crew members. . Their mission is to  foster the creation of operas by the next generation of operatic composers,  help create a genre of opera that is relevant to a modern audience in today's society,  strengthen the cultural vitality of our region with new operatic works and a new operatic genre, and  provide student musicians and artists with increased performance opportunities and creative outlets.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
900 E. 7th Street   
IMU 371   
Bloomington   
IN   
   

Octubafest & Tuba Christmas

Websitehttp://www.tubaChristmas.com
Description

Tuba and euphonium players are again invited to participate in one or more of the TUBACHRISTMAS concerts/events presented throughout the world. Help achieve maximum participation for your area's TUBACHRISTMAS concert. Your efforts will be appreciated by tuba and euphonium players everywhere.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
P.O. Box 933   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402-0933   
Contact
Harvey   
Phillips   
Producer/President   
812-824-8833   
participant [at] tubachristmas.com   
   

Quarryland Men's Chorus

Websitehttp://quarryland.org
Description

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The Quarryland Men's Chorus provides a positive performance-based community for gay and bisexual men and their allies in South Central Indiana. We foster talent, fellowship, pride, and understanding through excellence in vocal music.

Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
First United Church   
2420 East 3rd Street, Bloomington   
Additional Address
PO Box 3345   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
812-876-4175   
Mailing address   
855-1764   
   

Quarryland Men's Chrous

Websitehttp://quarryland.org
Description

The Quarryland Men's Chorus provides a positive performance-based community for gay and bisexual men and their allies in South Central Indiana. We foster talent, fellowship, pride and understanding through excellence in vocal music.

Year Established2002
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
First United Church   
2420 East 3rd Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Additional Address
P.O. Box 3345   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402-3345   
Contact
812-727-8149   
director [at] quarryland.org   

Reimagining Opera For Kids (ROK) - formerly Roundabout Opera For Kids

Websitehttp://rokkimcarballo.weebly.com/
Description

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Led by Jacobs School of Music faculty coach Kimberly Carballo, and as a community partner in service learning for Indiana University students, ROK’s goal is two-fold: to introduce area children to opera through engaging first experiences as audience members, and to give developing professional musicians an opportunity to hone their performance skills. The musicians donate their preparation and performance time, and ROK provides free performances and curriculum guides to K-12 students.

 

This organization may be contacted via their website.

Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
   

Rhino's All Ages Music Club / Rhino's Youth Center

Websitehttp://www.rhinosyouthcenter.org
Description

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The mission of Rhino's Youth Center is to provide entertainment and engagement for the youth of our community in a safe environment, free from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Rhino's afternoon programs are designed not only to give youth something positive to do in the crucial 3-6 p.m. time frame, but also to encourage and facilitate youth in using their own unique voice through media. With the assistance of our partners and collaborators, we now offer 4 remarkably successful and innovative programs to accomplish that goal. All of these programs are implemented with professional staffing and support from the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department and are offered free of charge to youth ages 13-18. Rhino's is the region's premier all-ages music venue, featuring local, national, and international performers.

Year Established1992
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
331 S. Walnut St.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Additional Address
Rhino's Youth Center   
P.O. Box 1727   
Bloomington   
IN   
47402   
Contact
David   
Britton   
Booking   
812-333-3430   
rhinosbooking [at] gmail.com    
Brad   
Wilhelm   
Director   
rhinosdirector [at] ameritech.net   
   

Saint Mark's Hand Bell Choir

Websitehttps://www.smumc.church/music
Description

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The tradition of hand bell ringing is alive and flourishing at St. Mark's. Under the direction of Assistant Music Director and Organist Elaine Sonnenberg, two bell choirs, one for adults and one for youth, rehearse each week and perform at least once per month.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
St. Mark's United Methodist Church   
100 North State Road 46 Bypass   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
Contact
Elaine   
Sonnenberg   
Assistant Music Director   
332-5788   
esonnenb [at] indiana.edu   
smumc [at] stmarksbloomington.org   
   

SING FOR JOY! Community Choir

Websitehttps://area10agency.org/sing-for-joy/
Description

The SING FOR JOY! Community Choir is in its fifth year of rehearsing and presenting concerts. The mission of the SING FOR JOY! Community Choir is to invite all people of the community, including the disabled and those living with dementia with a care partner, to join a vibrant choir in rehearsing and performing music. Members of the SFJ! include people that have never sung to professional singers – ages range from 28 to 94!

Meets at the Area 10 Agency on Aging ENDWRIGHT EAST COMMUNITY CENTER at College Mall on Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00pm.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
2894 E. 3rd Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47401   
Contact
Sandra   
Freund   
812-332-9548   
bloomingtonsingforjoy [at] gmail.com   
   

Society of the Friends of Music of Indiana University

Websitehttps://music.indiana.edu/departments/offices/friends-of-music/
Description

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The Society of the Friends of Music is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music through its student scholarship program.

Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music   
1201 East Third Street   
Bloomington   
IN   
47405   
Contact
Jessica   
Klein   
Assistant Director of Development   
812-855-5342   
friendom [at] indiana.edu   
   

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