2026 Heidelberg New Music Association New Music Festival And Symposium

March 26-28, 2026 | Heidelberg University (Tiffin, OH)

The Heidelberg New Music Association and School of Music & Theatre will be holding the 1st Biennial New Music Festival and Symposium on March 26th - 28th, 2026. The festival will consist of five concerts and a research presentation symposium.

Holiday Concert

Sunday, December 7, 2025 - 3:00 PM

The Ritz Theatre, 30 S Washington St, Tiffin, OH 44883

TubaChristmas

Sunday, November 30, 2025

First Lutheran Church, 300 Melmore St, Tiffin, OH 44883

Chorus Concert

Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 7:00 PM

First Lutheran Church, 300 Melmore St, Tiffin, OH 44883

School of Music & Theatre Gala

Sunday, October 5, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Trinity United Church of Christ, 131 E Perry St, Tiffin OH 44883

Free & open to the public

Adapted by Adrian Mitchell from the novels by Lewis Carroll
Journey down the rabbit hole in this dazzling, comprehensive stage adaptation of both of Carroll’s fantastical tales.

Performances: Feb. 5–7 @ 7:00 PM | Feb. 8 @ 2:00 PM

Director/Choreographer/Fight and Intimacy Director: Karla Kash, Director of Theatre
Lead Designer: Sue Hlavinka, Head of Theatre Production

By William Shakespeare
Power, ambition, and madness take center stage in this haunting tale of betrayal and consequence. One of Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedies.

Performances: Nov. 13–15 @ 7:00 PM | Nov. 16 @ 2:00 PM

Director/Fight and Intimacy Director: Karla Kash, Director of Theatre
Composter/Sound Designer: Dr. Doug McConnell, Professor Emeritus, Composition and Music
Lead Designer: Sue Hlavinka, Head of Theatre Production

Music & Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin | Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the hit 2001 film, this high-energy musical is a celebration of self-discovery, empowerment, and the power of pink.

Performances: Sept. 11–13 @ 7:00 PM | Sept. 14 @ 2:00 PM

Be careful what you wish for. Into the Woods is Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece that weaves together classic fairy tales to explore what happens after "happily ever after." When a Baker and his Wife venture into the woods to break a witch's curse, they cross paths with Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack, discovering that the stories we tell have real-world consequences.

Thursday, April 16, is the free performance for Heidelberg students

1st Biennial New Music Festival and Symposium

Date: March 26th - 28th, 2026

Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2025, 11:59pm EDT.