Saving Our Legacy
Indiana Music History Project
Welcome to the Indiana Music History Project (IMHP) — an Indiana nonprofit dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and sharing the rich and diverse musical legacy of Indiana. From jazz legends on Indiana Avenue to garage rock pioneers, soul icons, bluegrass pickers, and beyond, our mission is to honor the artists, venues, and communities that have shaped the sound of our state. Through our many initiatives, IMHP brings Indiana’s musical stories to life for future generations.
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Coming from IMHP
COMING SOON
Faith Band LIVE!
Faith Band’s first live release and first release on compact disc. Recorded at the Vogue Night Club in April 1989 with all original band members, this 14-track album includes “Dancin’ Shoes” and was digitally mixed and mastered by Jeff Gardner.
COMING SOON
Indiana Music Trading Cards
Each set contains 50 different cards featuring Indiana music notables.
Oral History – Interview Highlights and Complete Interviews
We’re excited to begin releasing both Interview Highlights and Complete Interviews from the Indiana Music History Project. Below you’ll find the most recently published oral history pages, each featuring videos, photos, and stories from the musicians who helped shape Indiana’s musical legacy. Make sure you’re subscribed to our email list for updates on the Oral History Project! The Indiana music oral history project is made possible through a grant funded by the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation.
Celebrating 10 Years!
Founded in 2015, the IMHP is growing! Thanks to the support of our dedicated staff and volunteers, we proudly offer a free public Indiana Music History Museum. Through our programs, we are committed to preserving and sharing the rich history of Indiana’s music through educational resources, tours, and public engagement. Our efforts are made possible through generous public donations, sponsorships, and grants.
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Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies
New record: Stryker with Strings Goes to the Movies This project is a studio album with an all-star 30-piece studio orchestra arranged and conducted by Brent Wallarab featuring jazz arrangements of movie themes. You
Local Music Concert Series Sponsorship
We’re thrilled to announce that the Indiana Music History Project is now an official sponsor of Clear Vibes Concerts — a grassroots house concert series bringing intimate, live music experiences to local homes every other
Visions Jazz Ensemble, “Across The Field: College Fight Songs Reimagined”
Following the resounding success of The Gennett Suite record/CD release, Brent Wallarab’s team continues with outstanding projects. Recently released on digital, streaming and CD is “Across the Field”, 12 classic college fight songs reimagined
Oral History Training with the Indiana Historical Society
Our team got together last week for some training with the Indiana Historical Society. It was a great session and we are looking forward to getting this project underway!
