Colin Knoth

Colin Knoth serves as Associated Faculty in Choral Conducting and Ensembles at The Ohio State University. His roles include conducting the University Chorus, teaching Conducting I and II for vocal music education students, Choral Sight Reading, and student-teacher supervision. He holds a DMA in Conducting from OSU, an MM in Choral Conducting from the University of Missouri, and a BME from Evangel University.

• Education:
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Conducting, The Ohio State University
  • Master of Music (MM), Choral Conducting, University of Missouri
  • Bachelor of Music Education (BME), Evangel University

His research and professional interests focus on choral music’s unifying potential across diverse communities. He has extensive experience teaching K-12 choirs in Missouri and currently directs music at North Broadway United Methodist Church in Columbus. Professionally, he performs as a bass-baritone with Tallgrass Chamber Choir and Vox Nova.

Advising and grants: While no grants are specified, he actively supervises student teachers and conducts ensembles. His work emphasizes practical training and community engagement in music education.

Labs/teams: Leads the OSU University Chorus and collaborates with Tallgrass Chamber Choir and Vox Nova, reflecting his commitment to ensemble performance and choral artistry.