Articles from October 2026
CLAS alumnus Scott Icenogle turns his Iowa memories into music
Thursday, October 15, 2026
The communication studies graduate built a career at the intersection of storytelling and music. Now, a new commission brings those creative paths back to where they first converged.
Celebrating a decade of creativity for 3 Iowa arts buildings
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Ten years ago, three University of Iowa arts buildings opened with great fanfare, marking a major milestone in the university’s recovery from the devastating 2008 flood. Together, the buildings represented more than a return to campus; they sparked a new era for the arts at Iowa.
An Iowa-Trained Musician Leads Orchestra Dedicated to Film Scores
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Iowa native and School of Music alumni, Scott Dunn reflects on his unconventional career path, which began in medicine and has taken him around the world as a pianist and conductor.
Brentano String Quartet honors Beethoven with their Voxman performance
Monday, October 12, 2026
The world-renowned American string quartet played at the Voxman Music Building Recital Hall on Oct. 7 and visited music classes as part of their residency program
Jane Dutton’s masterclass provided guidance for aspiring opera students
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The visiting opera singer and professor held an operatic masterclass at Voxman Music Building on Oct. 5.
Jazz Repertory Ensemble mesmerizes audience with classic jazz music
Friday, October 2, 2026
The University of Iowa Jazz Repertory Ensemble performed pieces composed by the Count Basie Orchestra at the Voxman Music Building on Thursday, Oct. 1
Alumnus Scott Icenogle turns his Iowa memories into music
Friday, October 2, 2026
Icenogle built a career at the intersection of storytelling and music. Now, a new commission brings those creative paths back to where they first converged.