Stories tagged with: School of Music

Opera outreach program
Community Engagement

OHIO’s Opera Outreach Program combats bullying and brings opera to life for young audiences

After a successful first season, OHIO’s Opera Theater is taking on a two-fold mission for the second year in a row: share an anti-bullying message while educating children about the medium of opera.

An OHIO student plays a piano that was donated in memory of Richard D. and Arlene M. Wetzel
OHIO Community

Grand piano donated by former professor honors his legacy, benefits OHIO students

Dr. Richard Wetzel, who passed away in 2023, was a Professor Emeritus of Music History and Literature in the School of Music at Ohio University, where he taught for more than 50 years.

Ghanian artists
Cultural exchange

School of Music unites with Ghanaian brass musicians for cultural exchange and performance

A blossoming partnership between the School of Music and Ghanaian musicians continues to develop in ways that benefit students and audience members alike.

The Ohio University Wind Symphony is shown performing
OHIO Events

OHIO Wind Symphony presents concert celebrating international collaboration, Ghanaian martial music

The Ohio University Wind Symphony will present a special concert on Sunday, Sept. 29, beginning at 4 p.m. at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Auditorium celebrating the martial music of Ghana.

CoFA summer art programs 2024

Pre-College Summer programming sees growth amid diverse arts K-12 camps

Each summer, the College of Fine Arts offers summer arts programming for pre-K through high school to provide unique opportunities for students to dive into various genres of art with their peers.

In a classroom, a student holds a guitar while seated across from the instructor as the class observes.

What makes music therapy effective?

Music therapy taps into the power of music to boost people's physical, emotional, and mental health. Read on to learn how accessing one's creative side can make music therapy an empowering tool.

Indigo Girls 2024
Performing Arts

Playing to a sold-out crowd: OHIO students, musicians share the stage with the Indigo Girls

Not many can say they've performed with Grammy Award-winning musicians, however, several OHIO students and faculty can add that accomplishment to their resumes after their March performance with the Indigo Girls. This concert was just one of many that have allowed for students to gain experience working alongside professional artists.

An aerial photo of the Athens Campus

Research Division announces awardees for the 2023-24 OURC/Baker Fund spring cycle

The OURC/Baker Fund program provides support for research, scholarship and creative activity at Ohio University.

Emily Barbee is shown outside doing research

OHIO students honored with Student Enhancement Awards

The Ohio University Student Enhancement Awards (SEA) program provided 30 students with a total of $143,490 in funding for their original research, scholarship and creative work this spring.

Piano techs

School of Music student piano techs collaborate to bring Athens County Public Libraries baby grand piano back to life

OHIO Piano Technician Chris Purdy's students had a unique opportunity to rebuild a piano that challenged their skills, benefited the community and will support a local concert series.

A woman with long hair smiles while playing a guitar

Considering a career in music? The value of a music therapy degree

If you're thinking about a career that involves music, getting a degree in music therapy opens up a world of professional opportunities and collaboration.

A man stands in front of a classroom full of students and plays the guitar

What is music therapy? Approaches and benefits

Whether used in clinical settings, educational institutions, or community programs, music therapy offers a versatile and effective tool for promoting health and enhancing quality of life.

OAC award winners 2024

OHIO faculty win Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence awards

This semester, three OHIO faculty members have received Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts Council.

Robert McClure

Robert McClure brings new celestial composition home in an award-winning year

In his 11th year of teaching, OHIO Associate Professor of Composition/Theory Chair Robert McClure is just picking up steam.

Wade Elkins 9 to 5

Students and visiting artists find experience and enjoyment “working 9 to 5”

Adapted from the 1980 film and set to the music of Dolly Parton, Tantrum Theater’s production of “9 to 5 the Musical” tells the story of three working women seeking revenge on their misogynistic boss.

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