Music

Denison is the place for students seeking a high-level musical education along with the breadth of a liberal arts experience. Students from all academic disciplines participate in a broad spectrum of music courses and ensembles, while majors and minors receive in-depth training in their area of emphasis — performance, American Roots music, composition, music history, or general music.

Daniel Blim , Associate Professor , Coordinator of Musicology, Chair of Music

Kristine Mathews , Program Coordinator, Music, Theatre, Dance

Cristina Dorda Soriano , Academic Administrative Assistant, Music, Theatre, Dance

Upcoming Events

Sep.

Pete Mills B3 4tet

Pete Mills B3 4tet performs music from their new recording, “For The Record.”

7:00pm

Sep.

Tower Duo

The Department of Music welcomes Tower Duo.

7:00pm

Oct.

'Passions of Youth'

The Denison Symphony Orchestra presents "Passions of Youth."

7:00pm

Oct.

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

The Department of Music, in collaboration with the Granville High School Music Department, presents Jonathan Scales Fourchestra.

7:00pm

Oct.

Denison Prism concert

The Denison Music Department presents the Denison Prism concert.

7:00pm

Oct.

The Vail Series presents Gabriel Kahane

Singer / Songwriter / Storyteller

7:00pm

Oct.

Piano recital by guest artist Michael Noble

The Department of Music presents a piano recital by guest artist Michael Noble.

7:00pm

Oct.

29th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Bruce Forman

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 29th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Bruce Forman.

7:30pm

Nov.

29th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Sheryl Bailey

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 29th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Sheryl Bailey.

7:30pm

Nov.

'Mareas/Tides'

"Mareas/Tides" conceived by Professor Marion Ramirez in collaboration with Professor Ojeya Crus Banks will be presented at the Wex.

7:00pm

Nov.

'Mid-Century Modern'

The Denison University Wind Ensemble presents "Mid-Century Modern."

7:00pm

Nov.

Student Recital

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.

11:45am

Nov.

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert

The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, under the direction of Pete Mills, present an evening of vibrant jazz.

7:00pm

Nov.

Concert Choir and Chamber Singers concert

The Denison University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers present a fall concert, directed by Harris Ipock.

7:00pm

Nov.

The Vail Series presents Les Arts Florissants with violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte

Celebrating 300th Anniversary of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons"

7:00pm

Nov.

Scenes from Mozart

Students from Denison’s Opera Workshop perform a selection of short scenes from Mozart’s operas in an intimate, studio-style setting.

7:00pm

Dec.

Student Recital

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.

11:45am

Dec.

Student Composers concert

The Department of Music presents a concert featuring newly composed solo, chamber, and electronic music by composition students.

7:00pm

Dec.

Gospel Choir concert

The Gospel Choir presents its fall semester concert, directed by Timothy “REV” Carpenter.

7:00pm

Dec.

Holiday POPS Orchestra concert

The Denison Symphony Orchestra presents its beloved holiday pops concert.

7:00pm

Highlights

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Past Performances

Suzuki Program

More than 25 ensembles — including everything from a gospel choir to a jazz combo — are open to any student who enjoys music.

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Spotlights

Rumi Kang ’26 sits at a piano discussing his concerto with award-winning composer Professor Ching-chu Hu.

For Rumi Kang ’26, composing a piano concerto is a ‘natural next step’

Rumi Kang ’26 is challenging himself to write a piano concerto. It’s tedious but rewarding work aided by award-winning composer Professor Ching-chu Hu.

An eye for science and an ear for the banjo

Tireless Owen Tekelenburg ’26 hasn’t let a health scare slow his pursuit of a wide range of interests at Denison.

The Hilltoppers singing at groundhogs day

Denison Magazine

It was strange and beautiful and unforgettable

A Hilltopper shares his experience opening up for the world's most famous groundhog.

Timothy Carpenter on stage inside Swasey chapel with singers behind him

Denison Magazine

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

The leader of the gospel choir and coordinator of Christian life, Timothy Carpenter embraces the struggle and tenacity of Martin Luther King Jr.

Denison Magazine

5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim

His path to piano, the mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom he finds in teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college

Making their mark with Messiah

This year’s performance of Handel’s epic work included student soloists, a new twist on a long-running Denison tradition.

5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim

Kim talks about his path to piano, the late mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom of teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college.