2022

James Gentner '70
Alumni
Music obsession leads to life-long career
Influenced by his music librarian student job, James Gentner '70 continued that passion throughout his career
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Fairs & Festivals
26th Annual Jazz Guitar Festival
Founded in 1997, this festival is the longest continually running jazz guitar festival in the United States
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Faculty
Two debuts this fall for compositions by Prof. Ching-chu Hu
Professor Ching-chu Hu has been commissioned to compose two pieces that will debut this fall.
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Allie Mohn ’24
Students
Allie Mohn’s ’24 EP sparks collaboration
Allie Mohn’s ’24 self-titled EP, released earlier this year, combines themes of bluegrass, jazz, and soul to frame her airy voice.
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Students with awards on stage
Awards & Honors
Music Department Awards 2022
The Music Department held its annual awards ceremony on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Burke Recital Hall.
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Hannah Gilson
Students
The Posters of Hannah Gilson
A Q&A with Hannah Gilson ‘22 about her work as the office assistant for the music department.
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Newly tenured faculty
Featured News
Denison welcomes 2022 newly tenured faculty
Denison University’s Board of Trustees has recently awarded tenure to six members of the faculty.
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Chapel Walk at Denison University
Featured News
Two Denison professors honored with Ohio Arts Council grants
Denison professors David Baker and Ching-chu Hu have received grants from the Ohio Arts Council in recognition of the excellence of their work.
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Students
Sister Sister
Biology majors and twins Katherine and Emily Ji ’22 enjoy opportunities to express themselves musically.
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TUTTI Artists
What's Happening
TUTTI Festival 2022
Join us for a week-long festival of new art on March 21-26, 2022
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Faculty
Good music for gamers
Original spoken word, song, dance, and digital visual art created and performed by Denison students of color.
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Orchestra
Faculty
Dr. Westover- Muñoz Appointed Music Director of NMKSO
The Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony (NMKSO) has announced the appointment of Dr. Westover-Muñoz as their music director as they enter their 65th season
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Faculty
Carolyn Redman featured with Opera Project Columbus
Carolyn Redman mezzo-soprano and member of the Denison voice faculty thankful for performance opportunities mid ongoing pandemic.
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Faculty
Music faculty Hanna Hurwitz invited to Ensemble Dal Niente
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of String Studies, Hanna Hurwitz, joins Ensemble Dal Niente
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Pete Mills B3 4tet and with the Marshall Jazz Ensemble
Faculty
Pete Mills featured at Marshall University Winter Jazz Fest
Coordinator of Jazz Studies, Pete Mills, was the featured guest artist at the 53rd Marshall University Winter Jazz Festival with the Pete Mills B3 4tet.
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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
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Max Rabinovitsj
What's Happening
Guest Artist Recital featuring violinist Max Rabinovitsj
Concertmaster, conductor, and soloist, violinist Max Rabinovitsj grows ties to Denison music students.
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Basil Khan '22
Students
Q&A with Basil Khan '22
A Q&A with Basil Khan '22 about his experiences at Denison and passion for music.
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The production of "Company"
Performances
Singers' Theatre Workshop 'COMPANY'
The production of "COMPANY," involves over 50 students, faculty, and staff.
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The Price Sisters
Fairs & Festivals
Annual Bluegrass Festival Returns
Concert Featuring The Price Sisters and Mile Twelve
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Ching-chu Hu
Featured News
Professor Ching-chu Hu named director of Vail Arts Series
Denison University announces Professor Ching-chu Hu has been named director of the much-admired Vail Series.
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Performances
Denison Wind Ensemble to perform at OMEA conference
The Denison Wind Ensemble has been selected by blind audition to perform (virtually) at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA.)
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Michael Morris with the Ahn Trio
Announcements & Updates
Michael Morris, director of Vail Series, retires
Director of Denison’s acclaimed Vail Series Michael Morris, announces his retirement.
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2021

Faculty
Prof. Harris Ipock featured on Grammy-nominated album
Prof. Harris Ipock appears as a member of the professional vocal ensemble Conspirare on Grammy-nominated album, The Singing Guitar.
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Olivia Van Goor
Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Olivia Van Goor '19
Olivia Van Goor ‘19 releases first EP, When The Shadows Fall
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Wind Ensemble
Performances
Wind Ensemble presents 'Variations on America'
Chris David Westover-Muñoz presents Variations of America,” a performance by the DU Wind Ensemble on Nov. 16 at 7pm.
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Seth Rogers '03
Faculty
Q&A with faculty percussion instructor Seth Rogers '03
Celebrating National Drummer Day with faculty member Seth Rogers '03
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American roots performance
Announcements & Updates
Denison's Bluegrass now American Roots
Denison’s long standing Bluegrass music program underwent a name change this past year, now known as American Roots
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Alumni
Parker Bailey '23 featured on TuneCore Tuesday video
Parker Bailey '23, lead singer of Runner and Bobby, shares his story in this TuneCore video.
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Raymond Wise, left, conducts the IU African American Choral Ensemble. Photo courtesy of the African American Arts Institute
Alumni
Raymond Wise '83 wins Emmy for film on music of Black church
"Amen! Music of the Black Church," by Raymond Wise premiered in April 2020, and earned three awards this summer.
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