Join the School of Music in showcasing the world music ensembles at Ohio State! Five groups will perform to highlight the diverse music-making happening on campus. The event will feature the Andean Music Ensemble, Scarlet Steel Band, Buckeye String Band, and Iranian Folk Dance Ensemble with a special appearance by Mamady Mansare with the Ohio State African Drumming Ensemble. Mansare is a former member of the internationally renowned Les Ballets Africaines — Africa’s preeminent touring folkloric ensemble specializing in original modern stage productions that are deeply rooted in Africa’s rich music, dance and theatre traditions.
The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. No ticket required.
All events are subject to change.
Getting Here
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.