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The Singing Hoosiers: Celebrating 75 Years of Song

April 4 to 5, 2025
Bloomington, Indiana

Get excited to return to Bloomington the weekend of April 4-5 for an unforgettable reunion weekend of singing and reconnecting with friends as we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of The Singing Hoosiers.

Don’t miss this milestone event! Let’s honor 75 years of history: roadshows, overseas tours, music, and friendship. Once a Singing Hoosier, always a Singing Hoosier!

Coffeehouse & Alumni Sing (And Dance!) - A - Long!

April 4, 2025 @ 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. ET
IU Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall
275 North Eagleson Avenue

An evening alumni performance will weave coffeehouse style alumni performances with group sing-a-longs of Singing Hoosier favorites spanning 75 years!  A cash bar, snacks, and desserts will be provided.
Sign up to perform.

75th Anniversary Celebratory Reception & Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony

April 5, 2025 @ 4:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. ET
IU Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall
275 North Eagleson Avenue

The excitement will continue with the 75th Anniversary Celebratory Reception and the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony in the Neal-Marshall Grand Hall. A cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided.

After a presentation honoring the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, guests will proceed to the IU Musical Arts Center for the 75th Anniversary Singing Hoosiers Spring Concert. (Please note: 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be announced in early February!)

Advance registration for the Coffeehouse and Celebratory Reception is required and the fee for each event is $20 per person. A $5 discount will be issued when registration for both events is bundled. Friends and family of Singing Hoosiers Alumni are welcome!

Free parking will be available for the weekend’s events (starting after 6pm on Friday) at the East Parking Garage at 150 N. Eagleson Avenue.
Additional campus parking information.

Please note that Spring Concert tickets are sold separately.

Concert Tickets

Singing Hoosiers Alumni Ticket Block: A discounted block of seats in the Center Orchestra have been reserved for Singing Hoosiers alumni (and their families) only! To purchase tickets, call 812-855-7433 and mention you are a Singing Hoosiers alumnus and wish to sit in the alumni section. Please book your tickets in the Alumni Block by March 29, 2025.

For tickets outside the alumni block, please either call the box office at 812-855-7433 or visit the Singing Hoosiers Spring Concert website. Use the Promo Code “STARDUST” for $3 off adult tickets in the Center Orchestra. Tip: Calling the box office results in a lower processing fee!

Accommodations

Need a place to stay? Two hotel blocks have been reserved for Singing Hoosiers Alumni in Bloomington for reservations between Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6: [Please be sure to book your hotel room before the blocks are released!]

Indiana University Memorial Union Biddle Hotel
15 rooms have been reserved at the IMU’s Biddle Hotel. To book, please call 800-209-8145 or 812-855-2536 and mention you are with the “Singing Hoosiers”, or visit IU Biddle Hotel - Singing Hoosiers Booking Link to access the STARDUST25 Group Code Rate. Parking is available for an additional $6/day. Release Date: Please book by March 3, 2025.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
10 rooms have been reserved at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott. To book, please call 812-961-5676 and mention you are with the “Singing Hoosiers'', or book your group rate for Singing Hoosiers 75th Reunion on the website. Parking is available for an additional $14/day. Release Date: Please book by March 6, 2025.

Schedule of events

Friday, April 4, 2025

Friday schedule of events
TimeDescription
5:00 p.m.“Welcome Back to Bloomington” Gathering
Nick’s English Hut
423 E Kirkwood Avenue
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Coffeehouse/Alumni Sing (And Dance!) - A - Long
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall
275 North Eagleson Avenue

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Saturday schedule of events
TimeDescription
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.“Early Bird" Yoga/Singing Meditation
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.IU Campus Tour
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.75th Anniversary Celebratory Reception
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall
275 North Eagleson Avenue
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall
275 North Eagleson Avenue
7:30 p.m.Singing Hoosiers Spring Concert
IU Musical Arts Center
101 North Eagleson Avenue

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Questions?

Please contact Singing Hoosiers Alumni Council’s Alumni Outreach Committee Chair, Morgan Fagioli (Rawlings) at Morgan.Fagioli@gmail.com.

Stay Connected! Join the Singing Hoosiers Alumni Facebook Group and the Singing Hoosiers Alumni LinkedIn Group today!

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