Academics Music What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to Music at Denison University. Navigate Music About About An overview and description of the Music department at Denison University. Music Theatre American Roots Music Ensembles Singer’s Theatre Workshop The Alexander Technique Degree Requirements Courses Auditions Honors, Awards & Scholarships Facilities Alumni & Careers Faculty & Staff Faculty & Staff Faculty and Staff contact information for the Music Department. Faculty by Area Forms, Policies, Publications - All - Awards & Honors 2023 Awards & HonorsJaelyn Roth ’23: President’s MedalistRoth is one of six students in the country to receive the national Society of Physics Students Leadership Scholarship in 2022.Date: April 24, 2023 2022 Awards & HonorsMusic Department Awards 2022The Music Department held its annual awards ceremony on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Burke Recital Hall.Date: May 7, 2022 2021 Awards & HonorsRev. Timothy Carpenter to be honored at Kingdom Image AwardsRev. Timothy Carpenter, Denison's Coordinator of Gospel Studies and Adjunct Chaplain will be honored as the 2021 Legacy Award Recipient.Date: October 8, 2021 Awards & Honors2021 President's Medalist: Madelyn Kay DirrimMadelyn Kay Dirrim, English major, with minors in music and women and gender studies, was selected as a 2021 President's Medalist.Date: May 26, 2021 2020 Awards & HonorsMusic major Clem Pearson '20: Provost Academic Excellence AwardClem Pearson '20, a music major and philosophy minor, has won a Provost’s Academic Excellence Award for extraordinary academic achievement.Date: May 14, 2020 Awards & HonorsJaden Richeson '20 awarded President's Medal Jaden Richeson '20, a music and communication double major, was awarded Denison's President's Medal, the college's highest student honor.Date: May 4, 2020 2017 Awards & HonorsMeg Odell '19 takes No. 1 in singing contestMeg Odell '19 has won first place in the musical theatre category of the NATS Regional Singing Competition at the University of Toronto.Date: March 27, 2017 2014 Awards & HonorsSinging students awarded in competitionThree Denison students won prizes in the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition.Date: August 6, 2014
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Peering into black holes Physics major Jaelyn Roth’s research helps astrophysicists see supermassive black holes and their related phenomenon more clearly.
The surprising history of Bluegrass music Visiting professor Heather Grimm ’17 shares an intriguing history of Bluegrass music.
Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur Sydney Kistler ’22 loves performing music — and is equally fervent about the business angle of the industry.
Denison Magazine The ON Switch Conversations with faculty about what it means to teach — and to trigger those amazing moments of illumination
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.
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.
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.
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.
University News Three Denison professors awarded tenure in 2024 Denison welcomes newly tenured faculty Cristina Caldari, Justin Coleman, and Philip Rudd. Read more
Blending voices and sharing stories in the ‘Considering Matthew Shepard’ oratorio Professor Harris Ipock conducts this “meditation on the oneness that all human beings share.” Read more
Performances Bluegrass Festival features nationally renowned bands Bluegrass bands blend traditional sounds and creative energy Read more