Miami University Voice students earn 17 placements at Ohio NATS Competition
Miami University voice students produced 17 finalists, including four first-place finishes, at the 2026 Ohio National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition at the University of Dayt...
Anatomy of Sound exhibition connects guitar making, music, and architecture
For Miami University professor Thomas George Caracas Garcia, a guitar is both a musical instrument and a carefully designed object, shaped by decisions about materials, structure, craftsmanship, an...
Stars and Stripes — America at 250
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra celebrates America's 250th anniversary while honoring a remarkable chapter in Miami's own musical history: the 50th anniversary of Aaron Copland's 1976 resid...
Timeless message of "The River" enhanced by the beauty of Marcum Woods and Four Mile Creek
Miami University Department of Music Hosts 55th Annual International Double Reed Society Conference
Miami University’s Oxford campus served as the global hub for double reed performance and pedagogy for the 55th annual International Double Reed Society Conference, the premier global org...
Miami’s Chamber Singers performing this month at OCDA Conference
Reina Dickey, director of the group, also is part of International Conductors Exchange Program
Excelling in academics, research, and music as undergraduate students
Grace Koo and Jack Nomina shined in multiple areas at Miami University
College of Creative Arts announces 2026 P.R.I.D.E. Award Winners
Cristy Betz, Krista Stenger, Erin Heil, and Gretchen Baer were honored for outstanding service, innovation, and contributions to the Miami University community.
Women Composers Reframe the Classical Tradition: From Bach to Beethoven and Beyond
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra (MUSO) concludes its season with a powerful and wide-ranging program titled “Women Composers Reframe the Classical Tradition: From Bach to Beethove...
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...
Miami’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 ...
Miami University Symphony Orchestra presents “Miami’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
Miami 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 Miami Choral Collective
Members of the greater Oxford community are warmly invited to join the Miami Choral Collective, a vibrant, intergenerational community choir dedicated to musical artistry, connection, and joy. Rehe...
Five students, alumni named Fulbright Semifinalists
Five Miami 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
Miami Distinguished Professor of Music recently selected as Honorary Member of American Musicological Society
Miami makes presence known at NATS with largest ever group
Ten Miami 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&#...
December 4 Concert Update - Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight's Miami University Symphony Orchestra: 'A Celebration of Women Composers' concert at Hall Auditorium is CANCELED.
Holiday Sounds and an Art Sale fill Campus as Miami University Rings in the Season
Enjoy one or more of five concerts plus an Art Sale this week on Miami's Oxford Campus
Miami University 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 Miami University 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 Miami University
Internationally celebrated pianist and composer Robin Spielberg will visit both Miami University’s Oxford and Hamilton campuses this November for a series of uplifting events exploring th...
Miami associate professor releases new album
Per Bloland worked for a decade on ‘Shadows of the Electric Moon’
This Halloween, Miami University is bringing a classic monster back to life in a way you’ve never experienced before! The Miami University Symphony Orchestra will present its first-ever H...
Miami Marching Band Always ‘Brings The Hype’
Coming off performances at Bengals home opener and Miami Football home opener, Miami University Marching Band looks ahead to exciting Homecoming weekend
Student opportunities highlight Miami-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
Miami Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble to perform at OMEA conference in January
Selections are part of ‘very special year’ of music for the university
Miami 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, Miami University’s Andrea Ridilla continues to inspire and elevate the art of oboe.
Miami 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...
Miami’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 Miami University 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
Miami University 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 Miami University’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 Miami University’s CCA sector with Sparkfest 2025
Miami University’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
Miami University 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)...
Miami University Percussion Ensemble presents its Spring 2025 concert
On Wednesday, April 15th, 7:30pm at Hall Auditorium in Oxford, the Miami University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Michael LaMattina, will present its Spring 2025 concert. The program explores un...
Miami University 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 Miami University, a violinist majoring in music is usually who earns ...
Music student Cole Kubesch named 2024-25 Presser Scholar
Miami University 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 Season’s Final Notes’
Miami University Symphony Orchestra concert April 26 will feature the work of Gabe Hardman, winner of the Miami University Composition Competition.
Miami Choral Collective Invites Campus and Community to Connect in Song
The Miami Choral Collective, a new collaboration between the Miami University Department of Music and the Miami University 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...
Miami University Symphony Orchestra Presents “Miami’s Got Talent”
The Miami University Symphony Orchestra (MUSO), under the baton of Maestro Ricardo Averbach, proudly presents its spring concert, Miami’s Got Talent. This extraordinary program celebrates the...
Miami University Marching Band takes center stage during Arizona Bowl
The Miami University Marching Band was front and center during the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop.
Miami University to Host Alan Fraser Institute Summer 2025
The event will take place across two sessions: June 29–July 5 and July 6–12