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Alejandro Orta, seated at the piano looking off to the side while sheets of music float behind him
The Arts

The keys to success: A pianist's journey from Venezuela to Athens

Senior Alejandro Orta reflects on the community, creativity and opportunity he has found during his time at OHIO.

Roxanne Schroeder-Arce
OHIO Announcements

OHIO names Roxanne Schroeder-Arce dean of Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts

µÛÍõ»áËù Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J. Leo has named Roxanne Schroeder-Arce as the dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts, effective July 15.

Row of musicians in black playing instruments
Community Events

µÛÍõ»áËù Symphony Orchestra to perform at OHIO Southern April 5

µÛÍõ»áËù Southern will host the µÛÍõ»áËù Symphony Orchestra on April 5 at 3 p.m., concluding the Ironton Council for the Arts’ 2024-25 concert season.

Faculty members dressed in academic regalia sit in an audience
Faculty news

Faculty experts roundup

Between new findings on ancient hominins' arrival in Europe, recognition in the sciences, publications, conference presentations, grants and awards, OHIO faculty had a busy winter season.

Global Arts Festival 2025
Global Arts Festival

Global Arts Festival and World Music and Dance Concert to return to Athens this spring

The fifth Global Arts Festival and 13th World Music and Dance Concert will take place from March 31 through April 4 celebrating diversity in the OHIO community.

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 µÛÍõ»áËù, 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 µÛÍõ»áËù Wind Symphony is shown performing
OHIO Events

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

The µÛÍõ»áËù 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 µÛÍõ»áËù.

Emily Barbee is shown outside doing research

OHIO students honored with Student Enhancement Awards

The µÛÍõ»áËù 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.

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