Hugh A. Glauser School of Music

Montana Fassnacht

Montana (Hollis) Fassnacht’s path from student to educator highlights the transformative power of passion and commitment. 

Video Game Symphony

Who would have guessed that one of the only orchestras in the country completely focused on video game music was founded right here in Northeast Ohio by two Golden Flashes?

Flasher Brass Day 2024

Local high school student musicians came to Kent State to rehearse and perform with the Flasher Brass Pep Band.

Jacob Schnitzer leading the Kent State University Orchestra

Kent State University student composers had the opportunity to have their works performed in concert by the university’s orchestra. 

Kent State All-Star Band Weekend 2024

Students from area high schools came to campus for the Kent State All-Star Band weekend.

A scene from the Kent State Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 Concert

The Kent State Opera Theatre's Fall 2023 concert explored themes of love in all its forms. 

Jacob Schnitzer leading the Kent State University Orchestra

In an afternoon performance, the sounds of  The Kent State University Orchestra resounded within Cartwright Hall.

Kent State senior Ava Preston performing at Lincoln Center

Jazz singer-songwriter Ava Preston is making waves in the music scene. Recently, she performed at the prestigious 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in California, and was recognized as a 2023 YoungArts Finalist and Silver Award Winner for Jazz-Voice. She's also a Golden Flash.

Virginia "Ginnie" Dressler, digital projects librarian, shows a photo of her grandfather, mathematics professor Byron Dressler from 1970.

Three generations of the Dressler family have worked for Kent State University spanning 75 years. 

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School of Music Percussion Camp 2023

High school students come to Kent State each summer for the School of Music's Percussion Camp.