Singing Hoosiers Press Release

Length: 298 words

June 21, 2018

Singing Hoosier Contacts:

Meredith Hardy
Public Relations Coordinator
merhardy@iu.edu

Matthew Creek
Student Manager
mrcreek@iu.edu

Dr. Chris Albanese

Director
calbanese@iu.edu

Headline: Back Home Again in Indiana with the Indiana University Singing Hoosiers

Under the direction of Dr. Chris Albanese, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is
proud to present the Singing Hoosiers on (day of the week), (month) (day) at (time) in the
(location of the concert). Take part in the tradition as the Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers
take you out of your seats and into the heart of Indiana.

The Singing Hoosiers are driven by the passion and love of 81 student singers and
instrumentalists from Indiana University with degrees in music, business, media, biology, and
more. Their smiles and infectious compassion for one another beams from the stage and into the
hearts of audiences in 18 states and 26 countries worldwide.

“It is apparent from the moment that a Singing Hoosier walks into the rehearsal room that there
is a special and contagious energy, a joy that radiates as the result of our being together in a
creative space,” Albanese says.

The Singing Hoosiers bring to the stage the pride of being a Hoosier carrying on the musical
legacies of Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter and the Great American Songbook. On top of being
Indiana University’s “Ambassadors of Song,” the Singing Hoosiers are ambassadors for the
American story with repertoire ranging from jazz to Broadway and contemporary choral to the
hits of today. The Singing Hoosiers also collaborate with notable guest artists including Sylvia
McNair, Tim Noble, the Indianapolis Symphony and the Cincinnati Pops under the direction of
Erich Kunzel.

“My hope is that audience members are left with an understanding, that all music, regardless of
genre, can impact, empower and influence individuals beyond words,” Matthew Creek, student
manager, said.
Celebrating their 69th year, the Singing Hoosiers encourage audiences to remember the feeling of
being Back Home Again in Indiana as they listen to the sounds of sycamores and buttermilk
skies.

Singing Hoosiers Program Copy

Length: 111 words
June 21, 2018

Under the direction of Dr. Chris Albanese, the Grammy-nominated IU Jacobs School of Music
Singing Hoosiers are proud to present to you a performance that will take you out of your seats
and into the heart of Indiana. As Indiana University’s “Ambassadors of Song,” the Singing
Hoosiers bring to the stage an unparalleled feeling of joy, passion and belonging to audiences
around the world. Take part in the pride and legacy of the Singing Hoosiers, rediscover what it
means to be a Hoosier and remember what it feels like to be back home again in Indiana. Thank
you for allowing us to share this with you. Enjoy the show.

The Singing Hoosiers