Former symphony chief lands in sunnier position
Simon Crookall, who ended an often-stormy, seven-year run at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in 2012, has been hired to take over the Hawaii Opera Theatre in May.
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City’s pianist competition makes key changes
This year’s event includes more promotion, more prize money—and an art installation of pianos on Monument Circle.
Q&A: New symphony CEO preaches access, innovation
Gary Ginstling is taking over an organization trying to address four years of deficits and a shrinking endowment. Days into his new post, the CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra talks with IBJ about priorities, fundraising and keeping musicians engaged.
Interim CEO leaving Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
The interim president and CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra plans to leave the organization when her permanent replacement takes over later this month.
Symphony taps new partner to draw attendees
The ISO hopes that occasionally featuring classically trained artists who stray from traditional symphony conventions will tap new audiences and fill empty seats.
Key symphony fundraising campaign far exceeded goal
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra said Thursday that it far surpassed its $5 million goal for a fundraising campaign that helped lock in a long-term contract for the ISO's musicians. The campaign raised a total of $8.5 million.
Symphony within $1 million of key fundraising goal
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra musicians are hoping they'll be able to move forward with a new five-year labor contract even though the ISO is still about $900,000 short of reaching an important $5 million fundraising target only a week before the deadline.
Indiana panel backs stage-rigging rules extension
An Indiana House committee has endorsed a two-year extension of regulations on temporary outdoor stage rigging developed following the deadly State Fair stage collapse.
ISO reports smaller deficit after more support from foundation
The Indianapolis Symphony Society on Monday said its expenses exceeded revenue by $900,000 in the 2011-2012 fiscal year despite $11.4 million in funding from its endowment.
Carmel performing arts center gets $1 million gift
Michael Feinstein is giving the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel a $1 million donation for the Michael Feinstein Great American Songbook Initiative.
Music education group to remain in city through 2023
Indianapolis-based not-for-profit Music for All, which puts on the annual Bands of America competition, announced Thursday that it plans to keep its headquarters and events in Indianapolis through 2023.
NFP OF NOTE: Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra’s mission is to advance and promote music composed for the small orchestra through professional concert performances and education programs.
ISO musicians take big pay cut to end contract dispute
Management and musicians at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra have reached a labor-contract agreement, effectively ending a month-long lockout, the musicians' union announced Tuesday morning.
Percussive Arts Society names new executive director
Indianapolis-based Percussive Arts Society has appointed Larry Jacobson as executive director of the society and its Rhythm! Discovery Center.
Lawmakers seek stage-safety rules that small events can handle
Indiana lawmakers pondering new rules governing the type of temporary outdoor stage rigging involved in the 2011 State Fair stage collapse say they want to make sure the state doesn't overwhelm smaller events like county fairs with regulations.
ISO calls off more performances over labor battle
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announced Sunday night that it has called off shows scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday due to its ongoing labor dispute with ISO musicians.
Banker takes stage as choir conductor
BMO Harris executive vice president will lead Indianapolis Symphonic Choir season debut.
Symphony, musicians resuming labor negotiations
The two sides are set to resume negotiations at about noon Wednesday in an attempt to reach an agreement on a new contract. The previous agreement expired Sunday.
Union: ISO threatening to cancel shows if demands not met
Union representatives for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s musicians said Friday that management intends to call off the first two weeks of the season if the performers do not accept the current contract proposal by Sept. 7.