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Growing up in Akron, Labovitz was surrounded by music. Her dad sang to the radio. Her mom played guitar. Her siblings excelled in music. She excelled in music. With a lengthy list of accomplishments across numerous states, she recently returned to “the heart of it all” as the…
Kent, OH — Kent State University’s Kent Keyboard Series offers five concerts featuring Hugh A. Glauser School of Music faculty artists and internationally renowned guest artists.
All eyes are on Jacob Schnitzer, Kent State's new interim director of orchestras, as he lifts his baton in the air, readying himself to guide students through a practice of one of their pieces for an upcoming performance. Schnitzer comes to Kent State with numerous…
On Friday, August 4, 2023, the Kent Blossom Music Festival will welcome visiting artist, Conrad Tao, to KSU to host a master class. Join us from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Ludwig Recital Hall.
The School of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jacob Schnitzer as Interim Director of Orchestras and Bret Peppo as Interim Director of Choral Activities.

Kent State University’s Glauser School of Music held the inaugural Roy Minoff Composition Competition in spring 2023 with judging completed in June. Max Grafe, D.M.A., of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Roy Minoff Composition Competition.…
The Kent Blossom Music Festival, an educational partnership between Kent State University, The Cleveland Orchestra and Blossom Music Center, returns for its 55th season from July 2 through Aug. 6.

The Kent Blossom Music Festival, an educational partnership between Kent State University, The Cleveland Orchestra and Blossom Music Center, returns for its 55th season from July 2 through August 6.
Dr. Mark Nowakowski, composer and music production associate professor at the Kent State University Stark Campus, has released a new album named "Metanoia."The album has been released through DUX/Naxos and has hit #1 on Amazon Digital's new classical releases.
Kent State University's School of Music bids farewell to three exceptional faculty members this spring. Dr. Scott MacPherson, professor of music and Director of Choral Studies, Dr. Jungho Kim, Director of Orchestra, and Professor Kent Larmee, professor of horn and…