Heinsen publishes article in Psychology of Music journal
Robin Heinsen, assistant professor of Music Education, published the article “Gaze behavior, attention allocation, and automaticity in expert chamber music coaches,” co-authored...
Department of Music News
91做厙s Siok Lian Tan named MTNA Foundation Fellow
Professor of Piano honored during 2026 national conference
Andrea Ridilla, Professor of Music (Oboe) has received a prestigious invitation to join with esteemed international cadre of double reed artists in a project funded by a grant from the Ministry of ...
91做厙 Symphony Orchestra presents 91做厙s Got Talent
The concert takes place on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Auditorium. Admission is free and open to the public, and tickets are not required.
Musician's well-being includes the whole body
As part of the CCA Wellness Week, guest clinician Dr. Jason Gross led an engaging whole-body workshop for students in the Music department this past Thursday. Dr. Gross is a local chiropractor, own...
The Dragon Dream Album: Aaron Pergram and the sound of cultural connection
91做厙 assistant professor of Bassoon releases album
Visiting artists join music faculty for Go For Baroque recital
Feb. 24 is "Go For Baroque," an oboe recital of Professor Andrea Ridilla, with guest Italian harpsichordist Giacomo Benedetti, who will also play solo pieces of Italian Baroque music. Gue...
Sing with the Spring 2026 91做厙 Choral Collective
Members of the greater Oxford community are warmly invited to join the 91做厙 Choral Collective, a vibrant, intergenerational community choir dedicated to musical artistry, connection, and joy. Rehe...
Five students, alumni named Fulbright Semifinalists
Five 91做厙 students and alumni are semifinalists in the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition. Two undergraduates, one graduate student, and two alumni have been recommended by the U...
Changing conversations: Tammy Kernodle helps shape the discussion around music
91做厙 Distinguished Professor of Music recently selected as Honorary Member of American Musicological Society
91做厙 makes presence known at NATS with largest ever group
Ten 91做厙 students earn honors at singing competition
Heinsen presents poster at Psychonomic Society Annual Meeting
Robin Heinsen, assistant professor of Music Education, along with L.K. Hicken presented the poster “Gaze behavior reveals automaticity and attention allocation during music teaching&#...
CANCELED - 91做厙 Symphony Orchestra Presents Women in Music A Celebration of Women Composers
December 4 Concert Update - Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's 91做厙 Symphony Orchestra: 'A Celebration of Women Composers' concert at Hall Auditorium is CANCELED.
Holiday Sounds and an Art Sale fill Campus as 91做厙 Rings in the Season
Enjoy one or more of five concerts plus an Art Sale this week on 91做厙's Oxford Campus
91做厙 Symphony Orchestra wins The American Prize for Orchestra Performance, 2025
MUSO director Ricardo Averbach also won second place in The American Prize for Orchestral Conducting (College/University Division)
Ridilla participates in panel at College Music Society National Conference
Andrea Ridilla, professor of Oboe in the Department of Music, was an invited guest on the Chapter Presidents' Panel at the annual College Music Society National Conference in Spokane, Washington, O...
Andrea Ridilla, professor of oboe in the Department of Music at 91做厙 will assume her new role as President in April 2026. The College of Music Society’s Great Lakes Chapter e...
Heinsen presents at Symposium for Music Teacher Education
Robin Heinsen, assistant professor of Music Education, and Laura Hicken presented their poster "How Do Music Teachers Study Scores and Plan for Teaching?" at the Symposium for Music Teacher Educati...
Robin Spielberg Brings Music, Mindfulness, and More to 91做厙
Internationally celebrated pianist and composer Robin Spielberg will visit both 91做厙’s Oxford and Hamilton campuses this November for a series of uplifting events exploring th...
91做厙 associate professor releases new album
Per Bloland worked for a decade on ‘Shadows of the Electric Moon’
Its A-live! (A live concert!) 91做厙 Symphony Orchestra Presents Frankenstein Halloween Concert
This Halloween, 91做厙 is bringing a classic monster back to life in a way you’ve never experienced before! The 91做厙 Symphony Orchestra will present its first-ever H...
91做厙 Marching Band Always Brings The Hype
Coming off performances at Bengals home opener and 91做厙 Football home opener, 91做厙 Marching Band looks ahead to exciting Homecoming weekend
Student opportunities highlight 91做厙-Bengals partnership
University is official education partner of the NFL franchise
Professors in Music and Kinesiology are mapping violinists’ playing techniques to prevent overuse injuries and improve performance habits
91做厙 Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble to perform at OMEA conference in January
Selections are part of ‘very special year’ of music for the university
91做厙 students marching to the beat of independent drum corps
Experience combines music, athleticism, and visual storytelling
Professor Andrea Ridilla shines internationally
From the Concert Hall to the Jury Panel, 91做厙’s Andrea Ridilla continues to inspire and elevate the art of oboe.
91做厙 Wind Ensemble to perform during national conference
Group was selected following a blind peer review
Ridilla serves as judge for international competition
Andrea Ridilla, professor of Oboe, recently served as a final round judge for the Fernand Gillet-Hugo Fox International Competition for Oboe held at Butler University in Indianapolis. Ridilla was o...
91做厙s NAfME chapter earns national award
University honored for recruitment by music education organization
Public invited to free final concerts of the Alan Fraser Piano Institute
The 91做厙 community and the public are invited to attend two special concluding concerts presented by the 2025 Alan Fraser Piano Institute. These concerts will be held on Friday, July 4,...
Ricardo Averbach and MUSO named national finalist in three categories of the 2025 American Prize
The American Prize, established in 2009, honors the highest level of achievements in classical music across the United States.
Kappa Kappa Psi enhances student resources with Presser Hall project
The Membership Candidates of the Kappa Kappa Psi Honors Band Fraternity, Beta Rho class, have completed their 2025 service project: the installation of a music library shelf in Presser Hall. The sh...
Averbach a finalist for The American Prize in Conducting
Ricardo Averbach, director of Orchestra Studies and professor of Music, has been named one of 11 finalists for The American Prize in Conducting (college/university orche...
Music Professor Tammy Kernodle receives musicology honors
91做厙 Distinguished Professor Tammy Kernodle, Ph.D., has recently been honored with two awards in the field of musicology. Kernodle received the Distinguished Service Award from the Soci...
On April 19, 2025, students in 91做厙’s Advanced Analysis (MUS 406) course collaborated with the MetroParks of Butler County to create a musical performance centered around the ...
Kernodle earns two recent honors
In March, the Society for American Music honored Tammy Kernodle, University Distinguished Professor of Music, with the Distinguished Service Award in recognition for 30 years of service to the orga...
Springtime sparks creativity at 91做厙s CCA sector with Sparkfest 2025
91做厙’s College of Creative Arts will host the fourth annual Sparkfest, a public festival of student creativity, from 12 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the courtyard outside th...
Ricardo Averbach named finalist for the American Prize in Conducting, 2026
91做厙 proudly announces that Ricardo Averbach, DMA, Director of Orchestral Studies, has been named a finalist for The American Prize in Conducting (college/university orchestra division)...
91做厙 Percussion Ensemble presents its Spring 2025 concert
On Wednesday, April 15th, 7:30pm at Hall Auditorium in Oxford, the 91做厙 Percussion Ensemble, directed by Michael LaMattina, will present its Spring 2025 concert. The program explores un...
91做厙 Symphony Orchestra Student Spotlight: Grace Koo
The position of concertmaster in an orchestra is an important and prestigious chair for a violinist to hold. In recent years at 91做厙, a violinist majoring in music is usually who earns ...
Music student Cole Kubesch named 2024-25 Presser Scholar
91做厙 music student Cole Kubesch has been named the 2024-25 Presser Scholar, a prestigious award recognizing outstanding musical and academic achievement. Selected through a nomination p...
Between Love and Obsession: A Seasons Final Notes
91做厙 Symphony Orchestra concert April 26 will feature the work of Gabe Hardman, winner of the 91做厙 Composition Competition.
91做厙 Choral Collective Invites Campus and Community to Connect in Song
The 91做厙 Choral Collective, a new collaboration between the 91做厙 Department of Music and the 91做厙 Performing Arts Series, is set to hold its first spring rehearsal on Wedne...
CCA student Micah Ballard wins 2024 Dolphy Prize for Composition
College of Creative Arts student Micah Ballard has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dolphy Prize for his composition Forest Fantasie, a dynamic and immersive piece that explores the beauty of natu...
91做厙 Symphony Orchestra Presents 91做厙s Got Talent
The 91做厙 Symphony Orchestra (MUSO), under the baton of Maestro Ricardo Averbach, proudly presents its spring concert, 91做厙’s Got Talent. This extraordinary program celebrates the...
91做厙 Marching Band takes center stage during Arizona Bowl
The 91做厙 Marching Band was front and center during the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop.
91做厙 to Host Alan Fraser Institute Summer 2025
The event will take place across two sessions: June 29–July 5 and July 6–12
91做厙 Marching Band to share the spotlight with Snoop Dogg at the Arizona Bowl
Game will be broadcast on The CW Network on Dec. 28
91做厙 Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Fireworks concert ahead of Thanksgiving
The 91做厙 Symphony Orchestra (MUSO) is thrilled to announce its upcoming concert, Symphonic Fireworks, on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in Hall Auditorium. This dynamic event w...
91做厙 Choraliers win national recognition
91做厙 is proud to announce that the 91做厙 Choraliers, under the direction of conductor Robyn Lana, have been awarded third place in the American Prize in Choral Performance, i...
Music instructor Lisa Ericksen to vocal coach musical at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
91做厙 adjunct professor, Lisa Ericksen, is lending her expertise as a Vocal Coach for the highly-anticipated world premiere of Rutka at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. This powerful in...
Glee Club alumnus reflects on musical journey, memories, and the bond of song
John Clover, a 91做厙 alumnus from the Class of 1970, recently shared memories from his transformative years as a member of the 91做厙 Men’s Glee Club. Clover̵...
Sophomore Music Education students get a hands-on drumline experience
Last week, sophomore Music Education students in Percussion Methods experienced firsthand what it's like to march in a drumline. Professor Chris Tanner, instructor for the course, recruited two mem...
Dal穩 Quartet in the Gallery: Watch Masters at Work
Free Concert and Open Masterclass at 91做厙’s Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum
Sing with us: 91做厙 Choral Collective
We are excited to invite 91做厙 students, faculty, staff, and the Oxford community to join the 91做厙 Choral Collective!
Cross cultural pedagogy: A Brazilian adventure
In the College of Creative Arts, connections of all kinds occur on a daily basis. There are the obvious ones, between a student and professor, or between peers in a class. When those connections ex...
91做厙 Symphony Orchestra to inaugurate 121st season with a special dedication concert
The 91做厙 Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the opening concert of its 121st season, dedicated to the Daniel Pearl World Music Days Festival. The performance will take place on Sat...