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Faculty

Rudy Albach

Rudy  Albach
Studio Instructor
albachr@denison.edu

Thomas Atha ’05

Thomas  Atha ’05
Affiliated Studio Instructor - Sound Editing/Recording
athat@denison.edu
740-349-7357

Erik Augis

Erik  Augis
Affiliated Studio Instructor - Jazz Piano/Class Piano
augise@denison.edu
740-587-0810

San Sung Aum

San Sung  Aum
Visiting Assistant Professor - Piano
aums@denison.edu

Benjamin T. Bachert

Benjamin T. Bachert
Lesson Instructor, Music
bachertb@denison.edu
740-587-5654

Daniel Blim

Daniel  Blim
Associate Professor
Coordinator of Musicology
Chair of Music
blimd@denison.edu
740-587-8509

Brett Burleson

Brett  Burleson
Affiliated Instructor
burlesonb@denison.edu
740-587-5656
614-439-0841

Timothy Carpenter

Timothy  Carpenter
Affiliated Studio Instructor - Gospel Choir/ChristianLife
carpentert@denison.edu
740-587-5662

Hana Chu

Hana  Chu
Visiting Assistant Professor - Piano
chuh@denison.edu

Alexandros Fragiskatos

Alexandros  Fragiskatos
Visiting Assistant Professor
fragiskatosa@denison.edu
740-587-8077

Peter Graff

Peter  Graff
Visiting Assistant Professor - Musicology
graffp@denison.edu
740-587-5507

Hayes Griffin ’10

Hayes  Griffin ’10
Lesson Instructor
griffinha@denison.edu
740-587-6220

Linda Habig

Linda  Habig
Suzuki Instructor - Flute
habigl@denison.edu
740-501-3380

Ryan Hamilton

Ryan  Hamilton
Affiliated Music Instructor - Low Brass/Low Brass Ensemble
hamiltonr@denison.edu
740-587-6220

Ching-chu Hu

Ching-chu  Hu
Professor
Vail Series Coordinator
Director of Music Theatre
hu@denison.edu
740-587-5761

Dean Hulett

Dean  Hulett
Lesson Instructor
hulettd@denison.edu

Hanna Hurwitz

Hanna  Hurwitz
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of String Studies - Violin
hurwitzh@denison.edu
740-587-6325

Harris Ipock

Harris  Ipock
Assistant Professor
Director of Choral Activities
ipockw@denison.edu
740-587-8529

Sun Min Kim

Sun Min  Kim
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Keyboard Studies - Piano
kims@denison.edu
585-489-2801

Maryfrances Kirsh

Maryfrances  Kirsh
Suzuki Administrative Coordinator
kirshm@denison.edu
740-587-5607

Cora Kuyvenhoven

Cora  Kuyvenhoven
Lesson Instructor
kuyvenhovenc@denison.edu
740-587-5609

Susan Larson

Susan  Larson
Suzuki Instructor - Violin/Viola/Chamber Music
larsons@denison.edu
740-587-6220

HyeKyung Lee

HyeKyung  Lee
Associate Professor - Composition
leeh@denison.edu
740-587-6653

Evan Lynch

Evan  Lynch
Lesson Instructor/Clarinet Ensemble
lynche@denison.edu
740-587-6640

Leslie Maaser

Leslie  Maaser
Summer Tutti Camp Counselor
maaserl@denison.edu
740-587-6365

Mitchell McCrady

Mitchell  McCrady
Affiliated Instructor
mccradym@denison.edu
740-475-9601

Zachery S. Meier

Zachery S. Meier
Visiting Instructor
meierz@denison.edu
740-587-8019

Pete Mills

Pete  Mills
Visiting Instructor
mills@denison.edu
740-587-6616

Chris Moehlenkamp

Chris  Moehlenkamp
Suzuki Instructor - Cello
moehlenkampc@denison.edu
740-587-6220

Nadine Moehlenkamp

Nadine  Moehlenkamp
Suzuki Instructor - Violin
moehlenkampn@denison.edu
740-587-5662

Neftali Naranjo

Neftali  Naranjo
Suzuki Instructor - Violin
naranjon@denison.edu

Emily Noël

Emily  Noël
Affiliated Instructor
noele@denison.edu
740-587-6351

Matthew Opachick

Matthew  Opachick
Lesson Instructor, Music
opachickm@denison.edu
740-587-5344

Debbie Blunt-Barrett Price

Debbie Blunt-Barrett Price
String Chamber Ensemble
pricedb@denison.edu
740-587-6220

Carolyn Redman

Carolyn  Redman
Visiting Assistant Professor
redmanc@denison.edu
740-587-5325

Steven Rosenberg

Steven  Rosenberg
Lesson Instructor/Oboe Ensemble
rosenbergs@denison.edu
740-587-8020

Philip Rudd

Philip  Rudd
Associate Professor
Director of Orchestra - Orchestra
ruddp@denison.edu
740-587-6386

Adam Schlenker

Adam  Schlenker
Studio Instructor
Director of American Roots - Bluegrass Guitar
schlenkera@denison.edu
740-587-6220

James Van Reeth

James  Van Reeth
Affiliated Studio Instructor - Violin
Suzuki Program Director
vanreethj@denison.edu
740-587-5606

Chris David Westover-Muñoz

Chris David Westover-Muñoz
Associate Professor
Director of Bands - Director of Wind Ensemble
westoverc@denison.edu
740-587-6734

Rebecca White

Rebecca  White
Suzuki Instructor - Violin
whiterb@denison.edu
740-587-6220

Kevin N. Wines

Kevin N. Wines
Affiliated Studio Instructor
wines@denison.edu
740-587-6726

Ni Yan

Ni  Yan
Lesson Instructor
yann@denison.edu
740-587-6220

Staff

Cristina Dorda Soriano

Cristina  Dorda Soriano
Academic Administrative Assistant, Music, Theatre, Dance
dordasorianoc@denison.edu
740-587-8043

Philip Everingham

Philip  Everingham
Accompanist/Music
everinghamp@denison.edu

Kristine Mathews

Kristine  Mathews
Program Coordinator, Music, Theatre, Dance
mathewskl@denison.edu
740-587-6712

Judith Rauch

Judith  Rauch
Accompanist/Music
rauchj@denison.edu

Emeriti Faculty

Marjorie Chan

Marjorie  Chan
Professor Emeritus
chan@denison.edu

William Osborne

William  Osborne
Professor Emeritus
wosborne@triad.rr.com

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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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