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2020

Chris David Westover at Warsaw Competition

Recognition & Accolades

Prof. Chris David Westover recognized for conducting

Assistant Professor Chris David Westover has recently won recognition in two competitions.

Date: January 8, 2020

2019

Recognition & Accolades

American Prize recognizes Denison faculty and production

The American Prize has recognized Denison music faculty for their talent and skill.

Date: November 20, 2019

Upcoming Events

29th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival: Sheryl Bailey

Nov. 1, 2025 7:30 PM

The Department of Music, with support from the Vail Series, presents the 29th annual Jazz Guitar Festival featuring Sheryl Bailey.

'Mareas/Tides'

Nov. 5, 2025 7:00 PM

"Mareas/Tides" conceived by Professor Marion Ramirez in collaboration with Professor Ojeya Crus Banks will be presented at the Wex.

'Mid-Century Modern'

Nov. 8, 2025 7:00 PM

The Denison University Wind Ensemble presents "Mid-Century Modern."

Student Recital

Nov. 13, 2025 11:45 AM

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo concert

Nov. 13, 2025 7:00 PM

The Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo, under the direction of Pete Mills, present an evening of vibrant jazz.

Cello recital by senior Cade McCallen

Nov. 14, 2025 7:00 PM

The Department of Music presents a cello recital by senior Cade McCallen.

Chamber Singers and Concert Choir in concert

Nov. 15, 2025 7:00 PM

The Denison University Chamber Singers and Concert Choir present a fall concert, conducted by Harris Ipock.

Les Arts Florissants with violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte

The Vail Series presents Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' with Les Arts Florissants and violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte

Nov. 19, 2025 7:00 PM

Celebrating 300th Anniversary of Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons"

Scenes from Mozart

Nov. 20, 2025 7:00 PM

Students from Denison’s Opera Workshop perform a selection of short scenes from Mozart’s operas in an intimate, studio-style setting.

Student Recital

Dec. 4, 2025 11:45 AM

The Department of Music presents a student recital featuring performances by department majors and minors.

Spotlights

Rumi Kang ’26 sits at a piano discussing his concerto with award-winning composer Professor Ching-chu Hu.

What's Happening

A group of singers in formal wear stand on an outdoor stage in front of a crowd.

Performances

Denison launches the most ambitious campaign in its history

Announcing Knobel Hall and the King Center for Data and Innovation

AI in academia: Denison’s AI progress attracts higher education peers

What's Happening

2020

2019

Spotlights

For Rumi Kang ’26, composing a piano concerto is a ‘natural next step’

An eye for science and an ear for the banjo

It was strange and beautiful and unforgettable

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

Denison’s ‘Rev’ is moved by a spirit of tolerance and inclusion

5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim

Making their mark with Messiah

5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim

Playing to her strengths

Peering into black holes

The surprising history of Bluegrass music

Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur

The ON Switch

Shape Shifting

Bluegrass Goes to College

What's Happening

Opera comes off its pedestal

Denison and Granville High School team up to host concert

Denison dance and music faculty featured in Columbus arts