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The School of Music at The Ohio State University has introduced a minor in hip hop studies starting fall 2026 and hopes to influence the next generation of artists and DJs that will make their own…
Four years and nearly 88 counties later, the School of Music’s Opus 88 program has reached its finale. But the initiative’s connections and impact will reverberate for years to come. Named for…
Great Summer Reads
Looking for some good summer reading? Check out these engaging options from School of Music faculty.
Stevie "Dr. View" Johnson Curriculum of the Mind …
Music education professor Eugenia Costa-Giomi has been awarded a 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Brazil to research “Growing up musical: The cultural context of infants’ soundscapes.”
Doctoral student Will Roesch has creatively blended engineering and AI to reveal the airflow patterns that make each note. He was inspired by a seminar with Assistant Professor …
For a few days every year in March, most of the country celebrates the luck of the Irish. All year round, PhD student Nicholas Booker celebrates culture connected to Cornwall,…
Steve and Ashley will present the following five sessions during their residency:
Lunch and Learn: “How to Develop a Multi-Faceted Identity As a Classical Musician” “Art & Business: Brand…
Welcome back to Columbus!
We look forward to seeing Ohio music educators at the OMEA Professional Development Conference at the Greater Columbus Convention Center — January 29–31, 2026…
Ohio State Opera Theatre placed first in its category in The National Opera Association annual Opera Production Competition for its 2025 production of The Turn of the Screw.
The NOA…
Claudia Wier, associate professor of teaching, Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts, and School of Music, College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded a 2025–2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar…
This year The Ohio State University’s School of Music celebrates its 100th anniversary of educating and uplifting the musicians of tomorrow. A reception held on September 8 culminated in the…
Alan Green, head of the Music & Dance Library, produced and wrote the historical commentary for the album So Smooth, So Sweet: Songs of Allen Sapp, recorded by soprano …
Danielle Fosler-Lussier, PhD, professor of music in the College of Arts and Sciences’ School of Music, has earned The Ohio State University 2025 Distinguished Scholar Award...
Great Summer Reads
Looking for some good summer reading? Check out these engaging options from School of Music faculty.
Erin T. AllenHONK! A Street Band Renaissance of Music and…
During the summer of 2023, Onsby Rose (DMA 2019), associate professor of music at Dordt University, was approached by Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Nowlin about a commission for “The…
Ohio State Opera Theatre to offer three free productions of "The Turn of the Screw" this weekend
"'The Turn of the Screw' follows an unnamed governess caring for two children in a secluded…
With a rich legacy and powerful performances, the club has been building a brotherhood and making memories for generations.
By Erin MacLellan
featured in the Ohio State Alumni Magazine,…
Join us in Cleveland!
We look forward to seeing Ohio music educators — especially our alumni — at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference.
February 6–8, 2025…
On November 9, Associate Director David Hedgecoth and PhD student André Felipe led students from The Ohio State University School of Music in the annual IMMERSE concert, a sensory-friendly event…
Thirty years ago, Ohio State’s School of Music was readying for its first-ever Annual Music Celebration Concert — a chance for ensembles and student groups to provide a one-shot view of the school…
The Ohio State University School of Music is proud to announce that in May 2025, the Wind Symphony will be traveling to Japan for a two-week performance and cultural excursion. Dr…
David Huron, professor emeritus of music theory, notes the publication of his latest book, The Science of Sadness: A New Understanding of Emotion (MIT Press). This is the first of two…
On January 27, Associate Director David Hedgecoth led students from the School of Music in the IMMERSE concert, an integrated experience for children with autism, in partnership…
Undergraduate students enrolled in the autumn 2023 general education (GE) Music Cultures of the World class, taught by Nick Booker, have shared their work.
Booker shares, “The class is…
Congratulations to winners of the annual Ohio State undergraduate and master's student Concerto Competition held on Nov. 20, 2023 in the Timashev Family Music Building. The students will perform…
Welcome back to Columbus!
We look forward to seeing Ohio music educators — especially our alumni — at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Development Conference.
February 1–3,…
Ohio State graduate students and faculty shared their work at the 2023 joint meeting of the American Musicological Society and the Society for Music Theory in Denver, Colorado, November 9–12…
Congratulations to Professor Danielle Fosler-Lussier, who received Honorary Membership in the American Musicological Society at its Awards Ceremony. This is the society’s highest honor — it is…
The School of Music is pleased to announce the return of classical guitar performance as an option for music majors starting in August. The option has also been added to the school’s admissions…
August 11, 1973. 50 years ago today, hip-hop was born at a back-to-school party in the Bronx when 18-year-old Clive Campbell (aka DJ Kool Herc) experimented with some new moves on…
The 2024 OMEA Professional Development Conference will take place — for the second year in a row in Columbus — from February 1–3, 2024 at…
We are happy to announce that John Pellegrino will return as associated faculty, double bass. He joined the School of Music faculty in spring semester 2023, making this his first full academic…
Exploring Artistic Diversity: Celebrating June’s Vibrant Cultural Heritage
In Michael Ibrahim's April blog post, Donald Harris: “Is Art Essential?”, he delved into the profound…
Following a national search, the School of Music is pleased to announce the hire of Elisabeth Shafer as Visiting Assistant Professor of Trombone.
We are thrilled to have Professor Elisabeth…
from the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences
Congratulations to Zachary Lookenbill and Gerardo López on their…
Following a national search, the School of Music is pleased to announce the hire of Jeremy W. Smith as Assistant Professor of Theory.
Dr. Smith's primary research concerns the theory and…
On April 22, School of Music students and faculty partnered with WOSU Classical 101 and The Ohio State University Nisonger Center to present the first IMMERSE concert program held in the new Ross…
Following a national search, the School of Music is pleased to announce the hire of Jason Rawls as Assistant Professor.
Hiring Dr. Jason Rawls — J Rawls — in collaboration with the…
Congratulations to winners of the annual Ohio State DMA Concerto Competition held on April 12 in the Timashev Family Music Building. They will perform with the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra in the…
Donald Harris: "Is Art Essential?"
Michael Ibrahim's April "Buckeye Beat" blog post pays tribute to Donald Harris (1931–2016) — a former music composition faculty member…
Following a national search, the School of Music is pleased to announce the hire of Stevie "Dr. View" Johnson as the Assistant Professor of Creative Practice in Popular Music at The Ohio State…
Following a national search, the School of Music is pleased to announce the hire of Heather Lofdahl who joins the faculty as Assistant Professor of Music Education. As a strings education…
"Marching to the Beat of MIOSM"
Michael Ibrahim's "Buckeye Beat" blog post celebrates Music in Our Schools Month(R) (MIOSM), a special month for music education. Districts throughout the…
"The Gem of Ruby Elzy"
For Black History Month, Michael Ibrahim's February "Buckeye Beat" blog post pays tribute to Ruby Elzy — a remarkable alumna who overcame prejudice…
Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA)
Professional Development Conference
Columbus, OH Feb. 2 – 4, 2023 We look forward to seeing our fellow Buckeyes in Columbus!
Music Education alumni…
The School of Music and Center for Latin American Studies have created an academic artistic partnership that will span the next two academic years in an effort to strengthen ties between Ohio…
On November 10–13, the American Musicological Society (AMS), Society for Ethnomusicology (SEM) and the Society for Music Theory (SMT) held a joint “music mega-conference” in New Orleans, Louisiana…
The annual Cividale International Music Mastercourses in Cividale Del Friuli, Italy, took place this year from August 10–14 and consisted of music students from Europe, the United States and China…
“I chose Ohio State because it is affordable and has a lot of great programs.”
Heidi Bowles, a fourth-year undergraduate student majoring in music (oboe), and philosophy, politics and…
A monthly blog from Michael Ibrahim, Director of the School of Music
"Unboxing a School of Music"
If you happen to spend a lot of time with a child between the ages…
Food. Water. Air. Music.
For Michael Ibrahim, those are the necessities of life.
“For me not to have music would feel like an unimaginable loss,”…
OMEA Professional Development Conference - Cleveland Feb. 3 – 5, 2022
The School of Music regrets to announce that we will not host our annual alumni reception this year. Ohio State’s highest…
On Saturday, November 6, twenty-five members of the Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs attended the 21st annual BuckeyeThon Dance Marathon. BuckeyeThon, the largest student-run philanthropy organization…
The Sympatico Percussion Group, of which Professor Susan Powell is a founding member, is featured in the latest issue of Percussive Notes. The article previews their…
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), the School of Music presents a series of musical experiences that highlight the culture of Latin America. Co-sponsored by…
Last year, when singers all over the world could not sing together, it became a time of reflection about what it means to be a singer.
The members of the Ohio State Chorale, the university…
“It’s not often a person has a career-altering epiphany 50 years into their vocation.”
When piano teacher Janice Cook (BS in Music Education, 1969) heard a…
Scott A. Jones, professor and associate director of bands in the School of Music, has been appointed director of the Barnett Center for Integrated Arts and Enterprise for a three-year term,…
Congratulations to the following School of Music alumni and faculty who are recipients of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Music Educator of the Year award.
Winners from…
David Huron, professor emeritus, theory, has been awarded the 2021 Nico Frijda Honorary Chair in Cognitive Science by the University of Amsterdam. The award is conferred each year…
Following a national search, the School of Music is pleased to announce the hire of Dr. Lara Semetko-Brooks who will join the faculty as associated faculty, voice. Dr. Semetko…
Jae Park, a doctoral student in orchestral conducting needed experience conducting large-scale orchestral works, such as opera, as part of his graduation requirement. His advisor, Miriam Burns,…
Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Fosler-Lussier, recipient of the 2021 Larry M. Lewellen Award for Distinguished Service from the Ohio State Council of Graduate Students. This award is given…
The Ohio State School of Music remains deeply committed to outstanding teaching, ground-breaking research and creative scholarship. In recognition of individuals with outstanding service in these…
Following a national search, the School of Music is pleased to announce the hire of Dr. Abby Yeakle Held to lead the oboe studio at Ohio State. Dr. Held comes to Ohio State after serving the…
School of Music community, alumni and friends,
Enjoy this new slideshow that highlights visible progress taking place on the Arts District site between 15th Avenue and 18th Avenue.
As a young violinist at Ohio State, Miriam Burns learned firsthand the value of performing as a soloist in an orchestra. “It was just so exciting to be in the middle of an…
Michael G. Martin (BM, MM, DMA), director of Choral Activities for Hilliard Darby High School, has been recognized with two prestigious American Prize Awards for Excellence in Music Performance …
Since the coronavirus swept across the country and Zoom meetings have become part of daily life, people have gotten used to lags in the connection that interrupt the flow of a meeting.
…
This fall semester, the arts will be showcased on Ohio State’s Columbus campus in ways they haven’t before. Three outdoor tents will hold spaces for physically distanced classes, rehearsals and…
The Ohio State University alumnus Ratmir Timashev MS ’96 and his wife, Angela Timashev, have committed their charitable foundation to provide $17 million to the College of Arts and Sciences. This…
The Ohio State School of Music remains deeply committed to outstanding teaching, ground-breaking research and creative scholarship. In recognition of individuals with outstanding service in these…
Six student soloists and a student composer who have been selected by competition will be featured with The Ohio State University Symphony Orchestra on the annual Concerto Concert…
OMEA Professional Development Conference Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2020
Attend our annual alumni reception, Men's Glee Club performance and more.
Ohio State School of Music…
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), the School of Music and Organization of Hispanic/Latino Faculty and Staff proudly present a series of musical experiences…
The Music Education area is pleased to announce the appointments of Rick Palese, lecturer, instrumental music education and Jordan Saul, lecturer, choral music…
The Ohio State University School of Music is pleased to announce the appointments of Miriam Burns, visiting professor and director of orchestra studies, and Dr. Robert H. Bode, visiting professor…
The School of Music will offer three opportunities for school groups and retirement communities to experience daytime concerts on campus during the 2019–2020 school year.
Each concert…
New renderings of Ohio State's planned Arts District — viewed by the Board of Trustees on May 30 at a meeting of the Master Planning and Facilities Committee — highlight a renovated Weigel Hall …
The School of Music marked the end of a successful autumn semester with its annual Music Celebration Concert on Friday, November 30 in Mershon Auditorium. This year’s concert represented the 26th…
Join the School of Music at the 2018 OMEA Professional Development Conference February 8 – 10
School of Music Reception
Come meet School of…
CELLOHIO, Ohio State’s cello orchestra, in collaboration with Brendan Jan Walsh, internationally celebrated DJ and cellist currently living in Amsterdam, produced the first Classical Music Rave in…
Seven student soloists and a student composer who have been selected by competition will be featured with The Ohio State University Symphony Orchestra on the annual gala Concerto…
The musicians of The Ohio State University Symphonic Band will participate in a seven-day tour following completion of spring semester exams, May 2–8, 2018.
Nearly 18…
The first full-length compact disc recording by the musicians of the Ohio State Symphonic Band celebrates the music of American composer Andrew Boysen, Jr. Boysen is director of bands at the…
The School of Music is sad to share that Dr. Burdette Green, music professor for over 50 years, passed away last week.
Burdette Green joined the Ohio State faculty in 1954 as instructor…
The first offering of Music 3360, "The Brazilian Experience," took place during May term this year. The purpose of the course was to provide Ohio State students with an intense…
How do you keep the music playing? How do you make it last? How do you keep the song from fading too fast?
"How Do You Keep the Music Playing?" Best Friends (1982); M. Legrand, music; A. …
The Ohio State University Flute Troupe, under the direction of Katherine Borst Jones, attended the 45th National Flute Association Conference in Minneapolis, MN in August. The trip was made…
Members of the Ohio State Cognitive Ethnomusicology Lab, including Claire Yu Fan (PhD candidate, musicology), Yong Jeon Cheong (PhD candidate, musicology) and …
Daniel Gallagher, second-year DMA and graduate teaching associate in flute performance under Katherine Borst Jones, was a semifinalist in the National Flute Association's Young…
The Society for Music Perception and Cognition recently held their conference in San Diego (CA), where the Ohio State School of Music was a dominant force. More than ten percent of all…
On Friday, July 28, 2017 the Ohio State Clarinet Ensemble performed for a full, enthusiastic crowd at the 2017 International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest™ Convention in Orlando, Florida. The…
On August 30, on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band premiered Heroes from the Sea, the latest work composed by Onsby Rose, doctoral…
David E. Becker has been appointed as visiting professor for the 2017–2018 academic year. Professor Becker will serve as conductor of the Ohio State Symphony Orchestra and teach…
School of Music alumnus Alejandro L. Madrid (PhD 2003, musicology), has been awarded the prestigious 2017 Edward J. Dent Medal from the Royal Musical Association in the U.K.
William L. Ballenger has been appointed to serve as director of the School of Music at The Ohio State University. His appointment begins on July 1, 2017.
Ballenger…
Through a competitive selection process, the Ohio State University Flute Troupe has been selected to perform at the 45th National Flute Association Convention in Minneapolis,…
The School of Music sadly announces the passing of Dr. Donald E. McGinnis on October 28, 2016. He was a valued colleague, mentor and friend to many. He will be missed not only by his family,…
Sigma Alpha Iota, Theta Alpha chapter, is hosting the first annual "Beat Michigan!" canned food drive through Michigan game day, November 26. Help us defeat 'that SAI chapter up…
Anthony Stanco, lecturer in Jazz Studies, leads The Crucial Elements, a nationally recognized five-piece ensemble that has toured the U.S. State Department’s American Music Abroad…
The School of Music pays tribute to Kay Logan who passed away on June 8 in Alexandria, Virginia. Kay was a generous donor to the School of Music and spearheaded the effort to…
Phillip Day, who served as interim associate director of Marching and Athletic Bands for the 2015-2016 season, has been named associate director of Marching and Athletic Bands and assistant…
Laura Sayre, third-year theoretical mathematics major, music minor (trumpet), recently began an internship at the Jazz House Kids Summer Internship Program in…
From the mid-1950s to the early '70s, the United States sent thousands of musicians around the globe to further American interests. In the program’s heyday, musicians trekked to nearly every…
Hear from some of the students performing in Ohio State’s Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street this weekend.
The fully orchestrated production is accompanied by the Ohio…
It is with profound sadness that the School of Music reports the loss of our beloved professor emeritus Donald Harris, internationally known composer, founder of the Contemporary…
The Ohio Union North Garage, which was previously open to visitors after 4 p.m., is now restricted to Key Card Access only.
Visitors to the School of Music, particularly those attending…
The Ohio State University Jazz Ensemble recently concluded a very active month of performances, travel and outreach.
On February 6, the group performed for Jazz Saxophone Day held in the…
Four student instrumentalists and a student composer who have been selected by competition will be featured with The Ohio State University Symphony Orchestra on the annual gala Concerto Concert to…
The Ohio State University Wind Symphony will release its latest international CD, Network, on the Naxos label on March 1, 2016. This recording features Steven Bryant’s virtuosic
Daina Robinson has had a passion for singing for almost as long as she has been alive. She was humming before she ever learned to speak, and she says she considers music a God…
MGC takes NYC
On January 9, the Men’s Glee Club performed in New York City with the University Glee Club of New York City at Lincoln Center in Alice Tully Hall. Directed by Robert Ward, associate…
Associate Professor Bruce Henniss and members of the Ohio State Horn Studio hosted a rich and inspirational experience for horn players on November 11. The event, Corno-Rama,…
The School of Music sadly reports that Jon Woods, professor emeritus and long-time director of The Ohio State University Marching Band, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12. Dr…
The Ohio State University has been selected by the American String Teachers Association as the winner of the 2015 ASTA Institutional Leadership Award. 2015 marks the first year for this award,…
Cognitive ethnomusicologists at The Ohio State University collaborated with researchers from Durham University in the UK to conduct leading research, published in early April, about how music…
During the Cold War, thousands of musicians from the United States traveled the world under the sponsorship of the U.S. State Department. These concerts created subtle musical, social, and…
The 2015 Buckeye NATS Student Auditions will be held Saturday, April 11 at The Ohio State University. The on-site host is Scott McCoy, professor of voice and pedagogy at Ohio…
Fifteen members of The Ohio State University Marching Band, led by Christopher Hoch, associate director, and Russel C. Mikkelson, director of bands, traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in a…
We congratulate Charles Atkinson, Distinguished University Professor and Arts and Humanities Distinguished Professor of Music, who was awarded the prestigious Charles Homer Haskins Medal for his…
Caroline Hong, associate professor of piano, will be featured soloist on the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Happy Hour Concert, Thursday, February 12 at The Ohio Theatre.
Happy…
Going to the National Championship Game?
"The Best Damn Band in the Land" will hold two open rehearsals. Alumni and Buckeye fans from far and wide are invited to attend!
Download a copy of our Spring Semester 2015 concert brochure [pdf]. If you would like to receive a copy of the brochure, please email your request and postal address to…
The School of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Bak as assistant professor of music, specifically as vocal coach and collaborative pianist, a full-time tenure-track position…
Caroline Hartig, professor of clarinet, has recently released "CaraClarina" [beloved clarinet] - Caroline Hartig plays Classical to Klezmer, a celebration of repertoire,…
The School of Music is pleased to announce new faculty appointments in Music Education.
Julia Shaw, assistant professor in music education, brings extensive experience as a Kodály educator…
Arts and Sciences Executive Dean and Vice Provost, David Manderscheid, has named Arts and Humanities Divisional Dean Mark Shanda to chair the search committee tasked to identify a new director for…
Ohio State has adopted an interim leadership structure to guide the Marching Band through the upcoming academic year.
Director of University Bands, Professor Russel C. Mikkelson, and…
The College of Arts and Sciences announces exciting news about the grand opening of Sullivant Hall on Saturday, September 20. "Sullivant’s Travels," a site-specific promenade performance work by…
The Ohio State summer music camps are in full swing. Visit our Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for updates.
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It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our friend and colleague, James "Doc" Moore, emeritus professor of percussion.
Dr. James L. Moore, born May 2, 1934, held degrees…
Jazz Pianist's Music Lives On
The School of Music community is saddened by the loss of friend and colleague Mark Flugge, who died on May 11 after a two-year battle with a debilitating hearing…
Caroline Hartig, professor of clarinet at The Ohio State University School of Music, was recently selected as president-elect of the International Clarinet Association (ICA).
The ICA…
The School of Music will honor two distinguished alumni at its annual Honors Convocation on April 17.
Timothy Russell, professor of music at Arizona State University and…
China Cultural Exchange Tour, March 7-17
Nearly 30 students from The Ohio State University - including the OSU Jazz Ensemble, dancers, and rappers - are in…
Professor Graeme Boone, musicology, was featured in the January/February edition of the Ohio State Alumni Magazine. Read about his innovative research and analysis of a landmark musical work from…
The Donald Harris Papers collection is now complete and available for research through University Archives.
The University Archives, a unit of University Libraries, received funding in late…
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The documentary "Building the Dream," recounting the journey of an idea for a national monument honoring Martin Luther King Jr., was aired on WOSU TV Monday and Tuesday evenings, August 27 and 28,…
Two recent percussion graduates of the OSU School of Music, Amy Garapic and Matt Evans, participated in a type of music therapy program “Rhythm on Rikers” as a…
The School of Music congratulates Charles M. Atkinson, upon whom the Board of Trustees formally conferred the title University Distinguished Professor. This is the highest honor available to…
University Alumni Distinguished Service Award
Dr. John G. Johnstone (PhD, musicology, 1984)Zoe Johnstone (honorary alumna)
Building gets new name after spring break
The Science and Engineering Library has a new name. Effective March 18, SEL became the 18th Avenue Library, the first OSU Libraries facility with a name…
Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 2 in Eb, K. 417 will open the Mozart Requiem concert on Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. Joshua…
School of Music alumnus Stephen Montague, who completed a DMA in music composition in 1972, will be the featured composer for Ohio State's Contemporary Music Festival in November…
Kris Johnson, Jazz Studies, was invited to perform with the Count Basie Orchestra for a special performance at Solon High School (Solon, OH) on Friday, February 1. Kris spent three years touring…
36th Annual Jazz Festival April 4-7 Thursday, April 4
Kris Johnson Group • 6 pm • Weigel
John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble • 8 pm • Wexner
The School of Music is delighted to welcome visiting scholar Dr. Thomas Schäfer from the psychology department at Chemnitz University of Technology in Germany. Dr. Schäfer is a research scholar in…
The School of Music welcomes David Danzmayr, the newly appointed conductor of the ProMusica Chamber Orchestra, as guest speaker for the January 23 convocation for SOM students,…
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our friend and colleague, Robert LeBlanc, emeritus professor of tuba. He joined the School of Music faculty as professor of tuba in 1966 and…
Press Release
WOSU TV will have the exclusive broadcast premiere of ‘The Ohio State University Holiday Extravaganza 2012’ on Sunday, December 9 at 8 p.m. and will re-play…