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

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

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.