2021
Performances
An interview with Chelsea Gallo, Emily Ji '22 and Katherine Ji '22.
Date: April 15, 2021
Faculty
Rev Tim's character and kindness carry throughout all of his diverse work.
Date: April 14, 2021
Performances
What really delights me about this semester’s band is that it is mostly first-years, and they are so full of talent. The future of Denison jazz is bright
Date: April 14, 2021
Announcements & Updates
Denison has 33 pianos on campus — including 17 Steinways. Enjoy a little history to tickle your keys.
Date: April 5, 2021
Faculty
Associate Professor Belinda Andrews-Smith has been nominated for American Prize for Opera direction for a Denison production of The Pirates of Penzance.
Date: April 1, 2021
Performances
With a title fit for the location, Singer’s Theatre Workshop "Rocks the Stadium" on April 10 on Deeds Field at Piper stadium
Date: March 30, 2021
Student News
Stories told through music that are not as they seem.
Date: March 30, 2021
Alumni
Brock Babcock '03 won a Latin Grammy for Best Classical Album.
Date: March 8, 2021
Exhibitions
Tiny TUTTI Original Works Festival showcases original art by students and faculty.
Date: March 4, 2021
Denison and Ohiolina Music Festival announce a three-year partnership for students to perform with and learn from national touring musicians.
Date: March 1, 2021
Faculty
Cello faculty Cora Kuyvenhoven highlighted for her work with Chamber Music Columbus and UCelli: The Columbus Cello Quartet by the Columbus Dispatch
Date: February 15, 2021
Through the Keys to Inclusion initiative, Prof. Kim has partnered with colleagues across the country to highlight the music of African American composers
Date: February 15, 2021
Alumni
Enjoy a preview of "Nothing To See Here," a musical by Bryan Blaskie '09 on Wednesday, Feb 3, at 7:30 p.m.
Date: February 3, 2021
Workshops & Info Sessions
When Bluegrass faculty Adam Schlenker posted an online lesson to Bluegrass Unlimited, it sparked a connection and a history lesson.
Date: January 15, 2021
Performances
Join ETHEL and Friends during their virtual performances of "Balcony Bar with ETHEL" featuring Harrison Ponce, 18 and Ching-chu Hu, Professor of Music.
Date: January 13, 2021
2020
Columbus Makes Art interviews music prof. Pete Mills about the impact of the pandemic on teaching and the arts community.
Date: December 16, 2020
Alumni
Jared Thompson ‘04 was commissioned by the Indy Jazz Festival 2020 to create a soundtrack for the mini-documentary, "38th and Postmodernism."
Date: December 8, 2020
Performances
Talented Denison voice students excelled in a state-wide competition.
Date: December 3, 2020
Performances
A production of the beloved musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee proves the old adage “the show must go on.”
Date: November 4, 2020
Performances
Timothy Carpenter receives a commission from Texas State University to record and perform an arrangement of “Stand Up,” from the movie “Harriet.”
Date: October 27, 2020
Research & Internships
Summer scholar research projects completed in the music department in Summer 2020.
Date: September 14, 2020
Performances
In the Spring of 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19, Denison Bluegrass students produced an extraordinary piece of music, a tribute to Hank Williams.
Date: September 10, 2020
Student News
Parker Bailey '23 can't stop making music. He's been part of two bands and a solo act.
Date: September 8, 2020
Alumni
Aidan Vansuetendael '18 has joined Bluegrass band "Bill and the Belles."
Date: September 3, 2020
Assistant Professor Belinda Andrews-Smith has won the American Prize for directing the student performance of 'Chicago.'
Date: August 21, 2020
Alumni
As a VP for Universal Music Group Nashville, Lori Christian '00 works with some top names in music: Alan Jackson, Carrie Underwood, and Kacey Musgraves.
Date: August 19, 2020
Contests
Celebrating and showcasing our Concerto winners virtually until we can perform together in person.
Date: August 3, 2020
Econ major Sahil Vasudeva '08 went on to a banking career in NYC & now releasing a contemporary classical piano album of his performances in India.
Date: June 26, 2020
Student News
During COVID-19 the music department wanted to do something to create a sense of community - the result - a great t-shirt shared across the world.
Date: June 8, 2020
Performances
Denison Ensemble-in-residence Third Coast Percussion presented a livestream performance of music by composer Danny Elfman.
Date: June 4, 2020
