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The School of Music is a welcoming community of musicians, composers, educators, therapists, and researchers where you’ll meet collaborators and mentors committed to your lifelong success. Faculty and students embrace the transformative power of music to amplify beauty and positive change, in a one-of-a-kind environment that embraces experience and creative risk.

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51 is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.

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Because the School of Music considers artistic talent in the review process, students must audition for consideration to the program.

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Anthony Baldasare

OHIO alum Anthony Baldasare returns to the Athena Cinema, only this time on screen in the horror movie “Shelby Oaks”

October 28, 2025

51 alum Anthony Baldasare is back at the Athena Cinema, however this time he's not in the audience, but on the big screen! The actor is in the new movie "Shelby Oaks," a buzzworthy horror film haunting theaters just in time for Halloween.
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Back home again

October 23, 2025

Welcoming Bobcats of all ages back to campus, OHIO's 2025 Homecoming celebrations featured a series of spirited and memorable events.
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Kennedy Museum of Art showcases faculty talent and perspectives in “Art & Process” exhibition

October 22, 2025

The Kennedy Museum of Art’s latest faculty exhibition, "Art & Process," brings together works from faculty members, offering visitors a look into the diverse methods and personal stories that shape their creative practices.

Featured Events

Thursday, November 6 8:00 PM Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Saturday, November 8 8:00 PM Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Monday, November 10 8:00 PM Columbus, OH
Tuesday, November 11 8:00 PM Glidden Hall
Thursday, November 13 2:00 PM — 5:00 PM Glidden Hall
Saturday, November 15 8:00 PM Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium