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

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        • Kip Jones - Violin
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        Spotlights

        Owen Tekelenburg ’26

        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.
        Timothy Carpenter on stage inside Swasey chapel with singers behind him

        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.
        Sun Min Kim
        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
        Megan Barker ’25

        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.
        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.

        What's Happening

        Students

        Ongoing community support for Denison’s young musicians

        Former registrar Larry Murdock keeps showing up — supporting Denison student musicians and sharing their music with his senior community.

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        Workshops & Info Sessions, Performances, Faculty, Visiting Artists

        Fun and great music at the Bluegrass and American Roots Festival

        People of all ages will enjoy the festival’s outstanding musical talent, featuring The Cleverlys and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys.

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        In the News

        Sock Joplin Trio’s Jared Thompson ’04 on a national tour

        Thompson, his twin brother Joshua, and vocalist Psywrn Simone share their journey into sound and pay tribute to Black music on their national tour.

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