Essential Music

Alankaar is Wright State University's first Indian music choir. The choir focuses on Indian Classical Music (Hindustani and Carnatic), Bollywood, and Indian Folk Music. Alankaar’s aim is to increase the representation of Indian Music through training, performance, and community support to help everyone experience the gift of a home away from home.

The Dayton chapter of the American Guild of Organists has been promoting the organ and church musicians in the Miami valley for 70 years. The Chapter provides a wide variety of programs, educational opportunities and services for the whole spectrum of our members and the community. The programs include recitals from internationally known organists, workshops, tours, and "organ crawls" where organists get a chance to play some of the best organs in the area.

Established in 1961 as a speaker and performance series, ArtsLIVE now primarily presents concerts by visiting professional ensembles from around the world. Their mission is simple: to present outstanding arts experiences, and cultivate cultural curiosity. Each year, the series showcases a broad range of traditions - classical, jazz, and world music - and musicians may travel from as far away as Brazil and Pakistan, to as near as Michigan and New York. ArtsLIVE events are open to both campus and community.

The Bach Society supports the local arts & cultural community by giving singers throughout the Dayton region the opportunity to perform at a professional level. They shape the community by inspiring upcoming generations with the rich tradition of choral performance. They also collaborate with Dayton. For twenty years, their collaborative concerts have supported regional arts groups, bridged cultural divides, and reached out to diverse segments of the Dayton community.

Founded in 1951, The Butler Philharmonic organization consists of the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra, the Butler Philharmonic Chorus, the Butler Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and the Butler Philharmonic Guild. Based in Hamilton, Ohio, the Butler Philharmonic strives to perform a wide variety of high-quality orchestral and choral music throughout the Butler County region.

Cedarville University offers performances for the enjoyment of the public from their Jazz Band, University Orchestra, and Wind Symphony.

Cedarville University offers a variety of vocal performances for the enjoyment of the Cedarville student body and the entire community through their Concert Chorale, Madrigal Choir, Opera Ensemble, and Women's Choir.

The Centerville Community Band provides adults an opportunity to play in a concert band for enjoyment and continuing education, and to give back to the community via performances throughout the year. Membership in the band is open to anyone who plays or has played an instrument and is out of high school. There are no auditions and all are welcome to participate.

The Centerville Community Chorus was founded in 1995 by a group of music lovers who wanted to create a space for people to come together and share their passion for choral music. They are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for our members and audiences to connect and share their love of choral music and perform a wide range of genres and at many locations throughout the year.

Active on campus and around the world, the Grammy-nominated Central State University Chorus is Marauder Pride. The ensemble of some 50 voices has performed everywhere from President Barack Obama’s White House to China and Spain. With the motto “Dedication, Passion, Discipline and Excellence,” the Central State Chorus highlights the contributions of Black composers and arrangers and has a repertoire spanning Bach, jazz, gospel, and rock.

Chamber Music in Yellow Springs produces concerts by established and emerging chamber music ensembles of the highest professional quality. CMYS is a not-for-profit organization fostering interest in chamber music and enriching the cultural life of our community.

COCOA provides a noncompetitive platform for composers of all ages to have their work performed and recorded by professionals. Each composer receives an audio file of the performance for their own use. The concerts are free and open to the public.