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        An overview and description of the Music department at Denison University.

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      HyeKyung Lee
      Composition, Theory

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        • Kip Jones - Violin
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        Spotlights

        Kim by his pianos

        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.
        Ellie Blasko '23 sitting next to a piano

        Playing to her strengths

        Denison helped triple major Ellie Blasko '23 explore her passion for piano, discover new interests, and land a dream job in Beverly Hills.
        Jaelyn Roth ’23, building a graph to illustrate her research

        Peering into black holes

        Physics major Jaelyn Roth’s research helps astrophysicists see supermassive black holes and their related phenomenon more clearly.
        Blue Grass Boys

        The surprising history of Bluegrass music

        Visiting professor Heather Grimm ’17 shares an intriguing history of Bluegrass music.
        Sydney Kistler

        Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur

        Sydney Kistler ’22 loves performing music — and is equally fervent about the business angle of the industry.
        Winter 2022 cover
        Denison Magazine

        The ON Switch

        Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination
        Bluegrass students performing in Swasey Chapel

        Bluegrass Goes to College

        Praise for DU’s program from top bluegrass magazine
        Tejido de Voces rehearsal (photo by Ron Abram)

        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.
        Bryan Blaskie '09

        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.
        Sueshin “Sarah” Moon ’22
        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.
        Ching-chu Hu and Leonard Bernstein

        A Moment With Bernstein Himself

        Professor of Music Ching-chu Hu recalls conductor Leonard Bernstein.
        Meg Odell '19 and Sam Fujikawa '22 in a Singers Theatre Workshop performance
        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.
        Ponce talks with Kendal residents
        Where We Go

        A Talent For Connecting

        Denison and Kendal launch a new Artist-in-Residence program that promises to benefit both campuses.
        The New Music Ensemble dives deep into the composers and music of today.

        New Music Ensemble Explores Modern Composers

        The New Music Ensemble dives deep into the composers and music of today.
        Herb Porter '13
        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.

        What's Happening

        2023-24 Vail Season Opens

        The Vail Series proudly presents a season of amazing world-renowned artists and incredible rising stars to Denison.

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        University News

        Denison welcomes faculty to tenured positions

        Tenure has been awarded to five members of the faculty, who will be promoted to associate professor in fall 2023.

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        Faculty

        Bluegrass Standard interviews Prof. Adam Schlenker

        Our American Roots Music concentration doesn't take away any of the bluegrass components. It allows us to look at more music, people, and culture.

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