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The surprising history of Bluegrass music Visiting professor Heather Grimm ’17 shares an intriguing history of Bluegrass music.
Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur Sydney Kistler ’22 loves performing music — and is equally fervent about the business angle of the industry.
Denison Magazine The ON Switch Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination
Building Bridges: Ron Abram, Collaboration and Tejido de Voces The importance of art - especially in a world divided by COVID, politics, and distance - is a tangible thing.
Monkey business hits Broadway Musical composer Bryan Blaskie '09 shares his thoughts about the bright lights of Broadway and why getting a bad grade can actually be a good thing.
How We Live Connecting Two Worlds Sueshin “Sarah” Moon ’22 has made it her mission to enhance the Denison experience for her fellow international students.
How We Learn Making Magic Through Musical Theatre Sam Fujikawa ’22 and Meg Odell ’19 gain experience and technique as they perform for competitions and in productions.
Where We Go A Talent For Connecting Denison and Kendal launch a new Artist-in-Residence program that promises to benefit both campuses.
New Music Ensemble Explores Modern Composers The New Music Ensemble dives deep into the composers and music of today.
Where We Go The Synergy of Science and Stage Strong mentoring and great skills helped Herb Porter '13 move from a research lab onto the Broadway stage.
How We Learn A New Home for the Performing Arts As budgets across the country cut corners on the arts, Denison goes all in.
How We Live Bluegrass Meets Newgrass In a lively evening of bluegrass and newgrass, Sam Bush and Denison's bluegrass ensemble cap off the 2017 Vail season.
How We Learn Awakening Talents A unique program merging vocal music and acting brings outstanding talent to the stage.
Announcements & Updates Orchestra Concert features Concerto Winners Founded in 2018, the Concerto Competition showcases individual performers Read more
Newsletters tiny TUTTI Festival brings us "all together" Music is at the heart of the spiritual theme, connecting the two nights of performances. Read more
Newsletters Turning Mistakes into Lessons: The American Roots Ensemble Ansley Maynard ‘23 turning her first major musical mistake into a learning experience. Read more