Denison’s Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Singers, and Concert Choir will unite to perform Handel’s timeless Messiah, a renowned oratorio and December tradition, at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in Swasey Chapel. This collection of Old and New Testament passages is recognized as Handel’s magnum opus. First performed in 1742, Messiah’s allure remains strong nearly three hundred years later. As […]
The Department of Music presents a guest artist recital featuring pianist John Mortensen, professor of piano at Cedarville University. Mortensen is a leader in the international revival of historical improvisation. He is a Fulbright Global Scholar, author of Improvising Fugue and The Pianist’s Guide to Historic Improvisation, and a Steinway Artist.
The Department of Music presents the Contemporary Sounds Concert Series, featuring guest artist Nick May, saxophone, and Alex Li, piano, in collaboration with visual artist, Chris Faur, in a performance of combined visuals and music featuring LGBTQIA+ composers from Mays “I Exist Project.” The “I Exist Project” amplifies the richness and diversity of queer life, […]
Denison University’s Laura C. Harris Series welcomes author Jamie Margolin presenting a lecture, “The Child Stars At The End of The World” - The Youth Climate Movement Phenomenon and What Comes Next. This presentation will review Margolin’s story, the growth of the youth climate movement, greenwashing and downsides, and where we go from here organizing […]
Third Coast Percussion presents a Denison Ensemble-in-Residence performance featuring a new work by Carlos Carrillo, along with music by Devonté Hynes, Jessie Montgomery, Gemma Peacocke, and David Skidmore. Tickets required and available at the link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/third-coast-percussion-in-concert-tickets-804109933457?aff=oddtdtcreator
Young Concert Artists are the leaders of the future – stars who combine world-class talent with creative vision to bring new reach and relevance to the art form. For more than 60 years YCA has discovered extraordinary young musicians, providing them with the support, clarity, and confidence to tell their stories, as well as with […]
The Department of Music presents the annual Bluegrass and American Roots Festival. This year, the festival will feature two nationally renowned bands - The Henhouse Prowlers, a Chicago-based bluegrass powerhouse that promotes the genre worldwide through its Bluegrass Ambassadors program and Never Come Down, a five-piece group from Oregon that blends modern and traditional styles […]
Join us for an exciting and free event for everyone as part of Denison University Family Weekend! Students, alumni, and families of all ages, near and far, are welcome to enjoy a day of activities and actively participate in our current exhibitions. Engage in interactive tours, participate in thrilling science activities, take a portrait in […]
The Denison Singers will perform alongside current students in the Denison Chamber Singers, conducted by Harris Ipock. The afternoon concert will feature choral music and is a part of the final celebration of Swasey Chapel’s 100th birthday and Big Red Weekend. Special thanks to Dr. Bill Osborne for the legacy of The Denison Singers. This […]
