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Symphonic Band and Guests: "Artful Conversation"

Symphonic Band event
November 17, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Weigel Auditorium

Symphonic Band guests 11-17-25

Symphonic Band welcomes composer Will Healy, vocalist Hannah Zazzaro, and emcee Dizzy Senze to campus. All three are professional freelance musicians/artists and members of the New York City-based ensemble ShoutHouse. The performance, entitled "Artful Conversation,” explores the role of conversation in musical composition, performance, and in community. The performance features a premiere of the composition “Noctuary for Adé” by Healy, scored for winds, percussion, soprano vocalist, and emcee. Other composers include Giovanni Gabrieli, Viet Cuong, Dan Forrest, and Percy Aldridge Grainger as well as performances by Healy, Zazzaro, and Senze. A reception follows for audience and performers to continue the conversation. 

Support of the artist residency and performance provided by the Ohio State Council on Student Affairs, the members of the Beta Xi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Professional Music Fraternity, and Symphonic Band at The Ohio State University. Scott A. Jones, conductor.

This concert is free and open to the public. No ticket required.


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.

Weigel Auditorium is on the second floor, via a staircase in the south lobby.

  • The elevator to Weigel Auditorium is in the back hallway, located behind the Music Commons.