Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Contemporary Music Festival

Composer workshop
Sat, February 21, 2026
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Timashev Recital Hall

The School of Music is pleased to announce the 2026 Contemporary Music Festival taking place on Saturday, February 21.

Four concerts in Timashev Recital Hall will spotlight Ohio State artists — student performers, student composers, and faculty composers. Michael Rene Torres, director.

Program details will be shared when available.

All concerts are free and open to the public. No ticket required.


Concert 1 — 10–11:30 a.m.  •  Student Performers

Concert 2 — 1–2:30 p.m.  •  Student Composers

Concert 3 — 4–5:30 p.m.  •  Faculty composers

Concert 4 — 7–8:30 p.m.  •  Free improvisation jam session


All events are subject to change.


Getting Here

Directions and Parking

Two garage options:

Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) — located just north of the Timashev Music building. 

  • A good choice for events in the Timashev Recital Hall, just inside the north end of the building.

Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24/7) — located just south of the Timashev Music building, next to the Ohio Union. 

  • A good choice for events in Weigel Auditorium, just inside the south end of the building, across from the Oval.
  • The only choice for visitors M–F, before 4 p.m.