The Ohio State School of Music remains deeply committed to outstanding teaching, ground-breaking research and creative scholarship. In recognition of individuals with outstanding service in these areas we congratulate our 2021 award recipients!

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD



Associate Professor Daniel Shanahan, theory

This award, selected by the Graduate Studies Committee, is given for exceptional research or creative activity within the past two academic years in addition to overall scholarly or creative achievement.

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD

Associate Professor Anna Gawboy, theory

The School of Music Distinguished Teaching Award, established in 1963, is presented annually to outstanding full-time tenured or tenure track School of Music faculty members in recognition of exemplary success as a teacher at The Ohio State University.

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Michael Murray, Music/Dance Library,
program coordinator (retired)

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

Jim Rupp, lecturer of jazz percussion