#Jumpstart Centerstage: May Entrepreneur of the Month

DENNIS RENDLEMAN – BM FLUTE PERFORMANCE, BFA MUSICAL THEATRE, & BME MUSIC EDUCATION

Dennis is a multitalented artist, impressively pursuing a triple degree here at JSoM. With his optimistic and compassionate personality, he is pleasure to work with. Apart from is flute performance focus here at JSoM, he recently played Chino in the IU Opera & Ballet Theatre’s production of Bernstein’s “West Side Story”, and has worked as a choreographer for the IU Theater, Drama, and Contemporary Dance Department.

“As a triple major in flute performance, music education, and musical theater, I have found that any musician can perform but it takes special skill to breathe life into music. From my very first visit, I was amazed by the high quality and emotional expression found in the music at Jacobs. Here, you learn not only to be a great performer, but also to go beyond the printed sheet music because that is where the true music and artistry lies.”

PJ: What is your plan for the future?

DR: My plan after graduating from IU is to perform on Broadway, play in film soundtrack orchestras, and/or tour the nation with a military music ensemble. I also hope to one day collaborate with Disney because it is truly inspiring, the amount joy they are able to bring to diverse audiences around the world. With my diverse artistic ambitions, I want to express to music community that artistry comes not from pure talent, but from the habit of finding the depth and originality in everyday life.