2023
Performances
The December performance, which takes place every four years, is a Denison tradition.
Date: November 27, 2023
Performances
Cora Kuyvenhoven will perform and Ching-chu Hu and Hye Kyung Lee have compositions featured on the Short North Stage in Columbus.
Date: September 26, 2023
Fairs & Festivals
With performances by guitarists, Pasquale Grasso and Fareed Haque. Accompanied by the Hammond B-3 master, Tony Monaco.
Date: September 26, 2023
Performances
The Vail Series offers a unique opportunity for students to not only attend concerts but also to actively participate in its behind-the-scenes operations.
Date: September 26, 2023
Faculty
Over the last two decades in the Columbus area, Mills has become a central figure in the diverse and exciting local jazz scene.
Date: September 21, 2023
Performances
The Vail Series proudly presents a season of amazing world-renowned artists and incredible rising stars to Denison.
Date: August 9, 2023
Featured News
Tenure has been awarded to five members of the faculty, who will be promoted to associate professor in fall 2023.
Date: June 23, 2023
Faculty
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.
Date: June 8, 2023
President's Medalists
“What surprised me while we were playing high-level music I felt the emphasis was not on perfection — it was on learning to be a lifelong creative.”
Date: May 5, 2023
Awards & Honors
Roth is one of six students in the country to receive the national Society of Physics Students Leadership Scholarship in 2022.
Date: April 24, 2023
Alumni
As executive vice president, Lori Christian '00 will Christian will oversee Universal Music Group's Nashville’s Artist Development and more.
Date: April 20, 2023
Performances
“A play with music,” The Threepenny Opera has two directors, one each in music and theatre.
Date: April 10, 2023
Alumni
Jazz Arts Group's Rachel Azbell '19 leads Columbus' first Jazz Girls Day, an all-day event for high school and college students.
Date: March 10, 2023
Announcements & Updates
Founded in 2018, the Concerto Competition showcases individual performers
Date: March 2, 2023
Newsletters
Music is at the heart of the spiritual theme, connecting the two nights of performances.
Date: February 28, 2023
Newsletters
Ansley Maynard ‘23 turning her first major musical mistake into a learning experience.
Date: February 24, 2023
Fairs & Festivals
“This is the epitome of our American Roots Music program at Denison." Adam Schlenker
Date: February 8, 2023
2022
Performances
The collaboration is part of a broader effort to connect Denison with the arts scene in Columbus.
Date: December 23, 2022
Alumni
How two Denison first-years preserved a moment of Denison history
Date: December 8, 2022
Performances
Max Wisnefski ‘24 shares his experience of playing the lead character Pippin
Date: November 15, 2022
Alumni
Influenced by his music librarian student job, James Gentner '70 continued that passion throughout his career
Date: October 27, 2022
Students
Gabe Donnelly '25 shares his campus involvement both in and outside of the arts.
Date: October 27, 2022
Internships
Arts across generations: Summer interns create programming for Otterbein Granville senior living residents
Date: October 27, 2022
Fairs & Festivals
Founded in 1997, this festival is the longest continually running jazz guitar festival in the United States
Date: October 17, 2022
Faculty
Professor Ching-chu Hu has been commissioned to compose two pieces that will debut this fall.
Date: October 3, 2022
Students
Allie Mohn’s ’24 self-titled EP, released earlier this year, combines themes of bluegrass, jazz, and soul to frame her airy voice.
Date: September 27, 2022
Awards & Honors
The Music Department held its annual awards ceremony on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Burke Recital Hall.
Date: May 7, 2022
Students
A Q&A with Hannah Gilson ‘22 about her work as the office assistant for the music department.
Date: May 4, 2022
Featured News
Denison University’s Board of Trustees has recently awarded tenure to six members of the faculty.
Date: April 15, 2022
Featured News
Denison professors David Baker and Ching-chu Hu have received grants from the Ohio Arts Council in recognition of the excellence of their work.
Date: April 12, 2022