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Ohio has 88 counties and a piano has 88 keys — what a musical inspiration!
Join us as we trek the state to sound each unique key, connect with Buckeyes, engage with communities, and share in the joy of music through each of Ohio's 88 counties.
You can track our progress below. Click a county with a date to read about past or future activity.
As of April 2025, we've visited 55 of 88 counties.
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We are looking for opportunities to visit your school music program, community center, place of worship or civic organization. We hope to reach diverse audiences, in a variety of venues and formats across the state.
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Northwest Ohio Counties
Allen County Event
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
Concert presented by Men's and Women's Glee Clubs
Location
Ohio State — Lima campus
Martha W. Farmer Theatre for the Performing Arts
Reed Hall
Crawford County Event
May 11, 2023
Katherine Borst Jones, professor of flute, presented a clinic for thirty flute students from Northmore City Schools, Crestline Exempted Village, Galion City and Colonel Crawford Local School District, organized by Brian Griffin from Crestline High School. Students performed solos and participated in a clinic covering flute fundamentals such as tone, breathing, articulation, vibrato and phrasing.
Erie County Event
May 5, 2023
Athletic Band performed for Ohio State Day at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky.
Fulton County Event
March 30, 2025
Location: Peace Mennonite Church, Archbold, OH
Katie Graber, assistant teaching professor of musicology, lead singing and spoke on the topic of the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement at Peace Mennonite Church in Archbold, OH.
Hancock County Event
November 14, 2022
Admissions Coordinator Tanya Sparks spoke to Findlay High School students about music careers and music opportunities at The Ohio State University. Private event.
Huron County Event
April 1, 2023 | 5 p.m.
The Ohio State University School of Music Jazz Ensemble headlines the annual South Central High School Jazz Festival.
Location
South Central High School
3305 Greenwich-Angling Rd.
Greenwich, OH 44837
Lucas County Event
November 14, 2022
Admissions Coordinator Tanya Sparks spoke to Toledo School of the Arts students about music careers and music opportunities at The Ohio State University. Private event.
Ottawa County Event
The School of Music visited Ottawa County for its OMEA District 2 Honors Festival. Christopher Hoch, associate professor and director of Marching and Athletic Bands, directed the Honors Band; Mark Rudoff, professor of cello, directed the Honors Orchestra in the final concert on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Port Clinton High School.
Pictured: Mark Rudoff and alumnus Adam Murray, director of orchestras in Port Clinton and coordinator for the Honors Orchestra.
Seneca County Event
November 15, 2022
Location: Heidelberg University, Tiffin, OH
Michael Rene Torres, assistant professor of practice (saxophone and composition), performed a guest artist recital and saxophone/composition masterclass at Heidelberg University.
Van Wert County Event
November 1, 2023 | 7 p.m.
The Ohio State University Marching band performed a public concert at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center in Van Wert. Tickets
Wood County Event
November 24, 2023
Rossford, OH
The Ohio State University Marching Band concert at Rossford High School
Wyandot County Event
March 28, 2025
Location: Upper Sandusky Middle School
Lance Korte, flute and Nora Lemmon, horn led sectionals and performed for students at Upper Sandusky Middle School. Kaleb Sherer, director.
Northeast Ohio Counties
Ashland County Event
November 11, 2024 | 4–7 p.m.
Ashland High School
Fine Arts College Fair hosted by Ashland Visual and Performing Arts Program and Tri-County Educational Services. This event provided students from Ashland, Holmes and Wayne Counties opportunities to meet with visual and performing arts representatives from area universities including The Ohio State University School of Music.
Ashtabula County Event
March 14, 2024
Location: Edgewood High School
Jazz Studies students Nathan Snyder (piano) and Josh Sommers (drum set) performed a short jazz duo set, played side-by-side with Edgewood High School jazz band students, and spoke about their music and university experiences at Ohio State.
Coshocton County Event
March 28, 2025
Location: Coshocton Public Library
Karl Wohlwend, associated faculty, classical guitar, performed.
Cuyahoga County Event
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023
Professor Jordan Saul led a choral clinic with the Baldwin-Wallace Men’s Chorus. Private event.
Lake County Event
July 23, 2024
Location: Mentor High School
Members of The Ohio State University Marching Band and Athletic Band performed at Mentor High School as part of President Ted Carter’s visit to Northeast Ohio. Watch the YouTube highlight reel.
Lorain County Event
October 10, 2022
Admissions Coordinator Tanya Sparks represented The Ohio State University School of Music at the Ohio Performing Arts College Fair, Oberlin.
Mahoning County Events
March 27, 2025 — 7:30 p.m.
Location: Stambaugh Auditorium, Fifth Ave., Youngstown
Symphonic Band and Scott A. Jones performed a joint concert with Liberty High School Band (see Trumbull County for Liberty details).
March 28, 2025
Location: Austintown Fitch High School
Symphonic Band and Scott A. Jones performed and presented a clinic with Austintown Fitch High School Band. Jeremy McClaine, director.
Pictured: School of Music student Jared Giovannone (third from left, with horn), with his former bandmates at Austintown Fitch HS.
Richland County Event
November 21, 2023
Mansfield, OH
The Ohio State University — Mansfield Campus
TBDBITL Workshop with Dr. Christopher Hoch and squad leaders for area high school students.
Stark County Event
November 20, 2022 | 5 p.m.
Concert presented by Men’s and Women's Glee Clubs
Location
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
127 Cherry Road NE
Massillon, OH 44646-5587
Summit County Event
April 16, 2023 | 4 p.m.
Men’s Glee Club performance
Location
Fairlawn Lutheran Church
3415 W. Market St.
Fairlawn, OH 44333
Trumbull County Event
March 28, 2025
Location: Austintown Fitch High School
Symphonic Band and Scott A. Jones clinic with Liberty High School Band. The Symphonic Band also presented a joint concert with Liberty High School on Thursday, March 27 at Stambaugh Auditorium, Youngstown. Michael Summers, Liberty High School band director.
Wayne County Event
May 28, 2024
Location: Chippewa High School
Katherine Borst Jones, professor of flute, and Haley Svec, music education student, visited flute students at Chippewa High School for a workshop.
Central Ohio Counties
Delaware County Event
December 8, 2022
Location: Olentangy Orange High School, Lewis Center, OH
An Ohio State School of Music undergraduate saxophone quartet performed for students at Olentangy Orange High School. Private event.
Zach Langbein, soprano; Brennan Colvard, alto; Cooper Greenlees, tenor; Colin Fogerty, baritone
Fairfield County Event
November 13, 2023
Pickerington, OH
Heather Lofdahl, assistant professor of string music education, led a pre-National Orchestra Festival clinic with the Pickerington High School North Orchestra students on Nov. 13. They were preparing to attend, perform in, and compete in the National Orchestra Festival (NOF) in March 2024.
The Ohio State University School of Music presents over 100 concerts, lectures and master classes each year. All are open to the public — most are free.
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Outreach events for young musicians fulfill our mission to Educate • Enrich • Inspire.
Youth concerts, honor band events, specialty instrument days and our Youth Summer Music Programs bring 7,000+ students to campus for enriching experiences each year.
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Knox County Event
Athletic Band performed on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 for the Ohio State Knox County Alumni Club — Buckeye Spirit Event at Glenn A. Gallagher Centre in Mt. Vernon.
Licking County Event
Russel C. Mikkelson led a clinic for Northridge High School Band in Johnstown, Ohio for their upcoming adjudication and large-group contest.
Madison County Event
October 27, 2023
Plain City, OH
Wind Symphony Chamber Winds played a concert for music students at Jonathan Alder High School.
Marion County Event
October 20, 2022
Athletic Band performed for the Ohio State Marion County Alumni Club — Big Ten Bash XXVI Scholarship Fundraiser at Ohio State Marion Campus.
Morrow County Event
February 15, 2024
Location: Mt. Gilead High School
Band clinic with Russel C. Mikkelson in preparation for Mt. Gilead's upcoming adjudication and large-group contest.
Pickaway County Event
May 4, 2025 at 2 p.m.
Location: Mount Oval Historic House and Farm, Circleville
On May 4, Faculty Laura Portune, soprano; Caroline Hartig, clarinet and Ed Bak, piano performed a lovely recital at the Mary Tolbert House, the historical home of Professor Emeritus Mary Tolbert (1915-2012) in Circleville, OH. Mary taught in the School of Music for over 40 years. A docent spoke about Mary, her love of music education, and the legacy of this house. Denise Simms Sunderland, Executive Secretary of the Pickaway County Historical Society, also provided a tour of the home before the recital.
Read more about Mary Tolbert.
Read more about Historic Mt. Oval, part of the Pickaway County Historical Society.
Union County Event
March 3, 2024 | 3 p.m.
Men's Glee Club and Chorale performance
Location
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
1033 W. 5th St.
Marysville, OH 43040
Southwest Ohio Counties
Butler County Event
Location: Middletown Middle School
Dr. Heather Lofdahl and students from Ohio State’s ASTA chapter worked with School of Music alumna Drew Speas and her orchestra students at Middletown Middle School.
Clark County Event
March 30, 2025
Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Ohio
Under the direction of Jordan Saul, The Ohio State University Women’s Glee Club performed a concert featuring repertoire that will also be performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in May.
March 28 event cancelled until further notice.
Fayette County Event
November 15, 2024
Clinic and concert presented by Men’s Glee Club and Ohio State Chorale
- 1:30 — Clinic with Washington Court House choir students
- 7 p.m. — Concert
Location
Washington Court House Historic Auditorium
390 E. Temple St.
Washington Court House, OH 43160
Hamilton County Event
March 4, 2023 | 4 p.m.
Concert presented by Men’s Glee Club
Location
John Wesley Methodist Church
1927 W. Kemper Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Logan County Event
March 28, 2025 | 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Holland Theatre
127 E. Columbus Ave.
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Professor Michael Smith led the Ohio State Jazz Ensemble in performance at the Holland Theatre.
Miami County Events
April 14, 2023
Location: Tippecanoe High School, Tipp City, Ohio
An Ohio State School of Music undergraduate woodwind quintet performed for students at Tippecanoe High School. Private event.
Braden Stewart, flute; Maddie Wittman, oboe; Favius Pena-Amaya, clarinet; Theresa Deevers, horn; Bobby Schwartz, bassoon.
March 17, 2023
Locations: Milton-Union High School and Troy Christian School
Katherine Borst Jones, flute, presented clinics for students at Milton-Union High School and Troy Christian School. Hosts were alumni Zach Roberts and Lawrence Kennon. These clinics were a follow-up to the clinic presented at OMEA entitled, “To Roll or Not Roll the Flute.” Jones is interested in working with students at schools throughout Ohio.
Montgomery County Event
March 18, 2023
Danielle Fosler-Lussier hosted a dance workshop and party in Dayton as part of the American Musicological Society's Many Musics of America series.
Warren County Events
December 16, 2022
Location: Mason Middle School, Mason, OH
An Ohio State School of Music undergraduate saxophone quartet performed for students at Mason Middle School. Private event.
Zach Langbein, soprano; Brennan Colvard, alto; Cooper Greenlees, tenor; Colin Fogerty, baritone
December 6, 2022
Dr. Russel C. Mikkelson led a clinic for Mason High School Band in preparation for Midwest Conference performance. Private event.
Southeast Ohio Counties
Athens County Event
February 25, 2023
Location: Gordy Hall, Ohio University, Athens
David M. Hedgecoth, associate director of the School of Music and associate professor of Music Education, presented a lecture entitled Sunrise in Bahia: The People of Neojiba as part of the 2023 Ohio Latin Americanist Conference at Ohio University.
Belmont County Event
March 30, 2023
Location: Powhatan Elementary School
The Ohio State Jazz Lab Big Band under the direction of Mike Smith performed for grades K–8 at Powhatan Elementary School. Private event.
Gallia County Event
February 28, 2023
Location: South Gallia Middle School, Crown City
Michael Ibrahim, Director of the School of Music; Professor Susan Powell and the Ohio State Percussion Ensemble are featured participants in South Gallia Middle School’s “Right to Read Week 2023.” Private event.
Guernsey County Event
Thursday, February 29, 2024 | 7 p.m.
Location: Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, Cambridge
The Ohio State University Symphonic Band presented a joint concert with the Cambridge High School Band.
Hocking County Event
Saturday, February 17, 2024 |7 p.m.
Woodwind Chamber Music performance at Bowen House, 196 N. Market St. Logan, OH
Jackson County Event
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Location: Jackson High School, Jackson, OH
Annie Moon, second-year graduate student in horn performance, presented a horn master class for the Conservatory Day event at Jackson High School.
Lawrence County Event
March 28, 2025
Location: Harbor Healthcare, Ironton, OH
Skye Johnson and Eric Gibson performed musical selections for residents at Harbor Healthcare in Ironton.
Monroe County Event
March 30, 2023
Location: River Elementary and River High School
The Ohio State Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Mike Smith performed for grades K-12 at River Elementary and River High School. Private event.
Muskingum County Event
April 23, 2024
Location: Maysville High School
Katherine Borst Jones, professor of flute, led a workshop with flute students from Maysville High School, Crooksville High School and John Glenn High School.
Perry County Event
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Location: Crooksville High School
Band clinic with Scott A. Jones in preparation for Crooksville’s upcoming adjudication and large-group contest.
Ross County Event
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Southeastern High School, Chillicothe, OH
Band clinic with Scott A. Jones in preparation for Southeastern’s upcoming adjudication and large-group contest.
Scioto County Event
October 16, 2022 | 3 p.m.
Harp professor Jeanne Norton performed with Ohio State harp students and other high and middle school students as part of HarpOhio.
Location
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
Portsmouth
Washington County Event
March 28, 2025
Location: Warren Local Schools
David Hedgecoth presented a clinic with middle and high school band students at Warren Local Schools. Courtney Clark, director.