Jarod Hart wasn't expected to be a musician. Born without part of his right arm, Hart's parents didn't know that he would become so interested in music. But he did, playing his family's piano while taking lessons at a young age.
Wei-Ting Kuo will once again perform as the violist of the Ames piano Quartet and will present a master class for the string students on April 26, 2026
Dr. Janet Galván has empowered and inspired choral conductors, choral singers, and educators nationally and internationally. She has contributed to the invigoration of the choral art through innovative programming, staging, rehearsal techniques, and choral conducting workshops at Ithaca College, where she was the Director of Choral Activities. Her singers are noted for creating a deep connection with audiences and many of her former students are now conducting university and professional choirs.
Ned will give a workshop on rhythm on Thursday, February 26 during the 1:00 hour, available to the full student body. He will also give a performance of his original compositions that evening at 7:30pm.
In March, the Iowa State Singers were honored to perform at the National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), one of the most prestigious events in the choral world.
The Department of Music and Theatre at Iowa State University proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its voice students at the Central Region National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition and Conference, held October 31–November 1, 2025, at Illinois State University.
The ISU Wind Ensemble will present a free sensory sensitive concert for neurodiverse individuals and their families on Friday, October 17 at 5:30 pm in the Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall in the Simon Estes Music Hall building.
