Otterbein University Department of Music

05/05/2026

Otterbein Summer Chorale is gearing up! Calling all interested singers for this unique opportunity to be part of a great community of musicians directed by future music educators! Sign up using the link in the comments!

05/04/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of each and every music student who graduated today: our majors, minors, and participants who brought their unique talents to our program. We wish you all the best and hope you'll keep us updated on all your adventures!

04/22/2026

Congratulations to all of the students involved in the annual Student Composition Recital this past Sunday evening! Featuring 9 pieces, some of them world premieres, the recital was entirely composed and performed by students.

04/21/2026

As promised! Here is part two of this week's events at Otterbein Music!

4/26/26 2:00 PM, Riley Auditorium - Piano Area Recital

4/26/26 5:00 PM, Fritsche Theatre - Westerville Symphony Orchestra

4/27/26 7:30 PM Riley Auditorium - Student Recital: Vincent Bostick, baritone

04/20/2026

We have so many amazing events this week at Otterbein Music that we have to bring them all to you in two parts! Check out our Facebook and Instagram accounts for part two of this week's events at Otterbein Music tomorrow afternoon.

4/22/26 7:30 PM, Fritsche Theatre - Otterbein Wind Ensemble

4/24/26 7:30 PM, Riley Auditorium - Otterbein Jazz Ensemble

4/25/26, 3:00 PM, Fritsche Theatre - Combined Choirs Concert

4/25/26, 7:30 PM, Riley Auditorium - Student Recital: Noah Garner, French horn & Alex Sheen, trumpet

04/17/2026

Tonight is the night! Don't miss Otterbein Opera Theatre's presentation of Ashi Day's "The Fishwife" tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 PM in Riley Auditorium.

Go to otterbein.edu/music/events to purchase or reserve your ticket!

📸: Gabriel Scialdone

04/15/2026

Congratulations to all of the Music students who were celebrated at today's Academic Honors Convocation! We are so proud of your achievements!

04/13/2026

You have three opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments of our Otterbein Music Students this week!

4/17 & 4/18 at 7:30 PM, Riley Auditorium - Otterbein Opera Theatre Presents: "The Fishwife"

4/19, 7:30 PM, Riley Auditorium - Student Composition Recital

04/09/2026

*OSME UPDATE* The Priority Scholarship Deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 22!

Do you have a high school musician in your life? Good news - the priority scholarship deadline for Otterbein Summer Music Experience has been extended!

Rising 9th through 12th graders can experience what it's like to be a part of a college music program during this week of intensive music study, June 8-13, 2026. Students take daily individual instrumental or vocal lessons combined with a variety of other courses ranging from improvisation to music technology and have the opportunity to participate in Jazz Ensemble, Choir, and other performance opportunities.

Don't wait! Apply by April 22 for priority scholarship consideration. Final application deadline is May 1, 2026.

https://www.otterbein.edu/summercamps/music-camp/

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a part of a college music program? Surround yourself with other students who share your passion and energy for music. Develop new insights into yourself as a musician and a performer. Challenge yourself in a week of intensive, real-world music study...

04/06/2026

This week at Otterbein is very busy! We're bringing you four incredible concerts this week. We hope to see you there!

4/8/26, 7:30 PM - Chamber Ensembles: Commercial Music in Riley Auditorium

4/10/26, 7:30 PM - Student Recital: Tyler Green, cello & composition in Riley Auditorium

4/11/26, 7:30 PM - Faculty Recital: Nicholas Ross, left-hand piano in Riley Auditorium

4/12/26, 7:00 PM - OtterCap Orchestra, Mees Hall (Capital University)

03/31/2026

*STUDENT SPOTLIGHT* On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Arts in Theatre student Alain Smith presented "Harmonic Motion" in collaboration with 11th Hour Theatre. The production included 26 Music students, including the participation of the Otterbein Flute Ensemble, Towers Brass, and the Saxophone Quartet, and 10 dancers.

Congratulations to these students on an incredible production!

Student Musicians:
Robert Allen
Carleigh Benson
Joseph Breslin
Caitlyne Brooks
Mackenzie Casper
Maggie Dunne
Stephanie Feitl
Simon Garfias
Noah Garner
Brianna Grimes
Natalia Harbaugh
Bella Hoover
Jaylen Hudgins
Anna Huston
Miles Irwin
Megan Ladd
Connor Macaluso
Grace Pauley
Sydney Pike
Alex Sheen
Alex Snodgrass
Grace Sullivan
Russel Utsler
Katie Weikel
Jack Welter
Julia Witherell

Student Dancers:
Kate Maree Brewer
Zach Buchold
Grace George
Olivia Lutz
Cameron Redwine
Grace Ruganis
Sarah Scarborough
Riley Smith
Brenna Marie Stewart
Sally Squires