Kenyon College Department of Music

10/21/2026

Congrats to Jay Tamarkin '30 on declaring a Music Major! Jay is our first first-year student to declare this year and is a Music Scholarship recipient for percussion.

10/20/2026

A round of applause for music minor Kat Skillings and her poster presentation for Summer Research. Kat's research with Professor Sanders was titled "Black Precedents: James Brown, Fela Kuti and the Political Power of the Genres They Pioneered." Kat's poster will be displayed in the Storer Hall lobby.

10/15/2026

Did you catch the incredible Gabriel Alegría ('93) Afro-Peruvian Sextet in concert last night?! The performance was absolutely phenomenal!

And we have something extra special to celebrate! 🌟 Our very own Music Scholar Elizabeth Barnes ('29) was selected to perform a song with the group — and she was AMAZING! What a fantastic moment and an incredible opportunity!

If you joined us for this unforgettable evening, we hope you had a wonderful experience! Drop a comment and tell us your favorite moment from the concert!

09/09/2026

Congratulations to our newest Music Major, Damon Cavitt. Why did Damon declare a Music Major: "I've been singing my whole life, and I want to continue my study of music so that I can use what I learn in my own singing and writing."

08/28/2026

Congratulations to Noah Song for declaring a Music Major! He is our first major declaration for the 2026-2027 academic year. Noah said, "I chose to declare in music along with psychology because I intend to go into graduate school for music therapy after Kenyon!"

08/20/2026

It's almost the beginning of the fall semester! We have a calendar full of events that you can attend. Did you know that 90% of our events are free and open to the public? Start marking your calendars now with our upcoming events.

06/14/2026

The Department of Music is deeply saddened to share the passing of Camilla Cai, Professor Emerita of Music.

Professor Cai was a dedicated member of the Kenyon faculty for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2005. Throughout her distinguished career, she inspired students through courses including Introduction to Music History, Music History: 19th Century, Music History: 20th Century, Senior Seminar, Brahms and His Times, and many others. Her passion for teaching, scholarship, and mentorship left a lasting impact on the Kenyon community.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Camilla’s family, friends, colleagues, and the many students whose lives were enriched by the opportunity to learn and work with her. She will be remembered with gratitude and respect for her many contributions to the Department of Music and the College.

05/26/2026

05/12/2026

To our incredible senior music majors 🎶🎓 (not pictured, Chenxiao Cui)

We’re going to miss your talent, your energy, and all the beautiful music you’ve brought! Congratulations on graduating this Saturday — you’ve truly earned it!

We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll go on to create, perform, and achieve. Keep making music, keep making memories, and keep shining wherever you go 🌟

Congrats, grads!

05/06/2026

Annual Music Department Picnic. Lots of food, lots of fun, and lasting friendships.