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The Aeolians, Oakwood University's premier touring ensemble, was founded in 1946 by former professor, Dr. Eva B. Dykes.

This choir has 45-60 members from various disciplines, and the group travel nationally and internationally as musical ambassadors for the University.

The choir has visited Romania, Great Britain, Poland, Jamaica, and Bermuda among other locations.

The group has also performed at the White House for President Bill Clinton and at the Kennedy Center, both in Washington, D. C.

The current conductor of the ensemble is Jason Max Ferdinand, M. M., a graduate of Oakwood University and Morgan State University and a former Aeolian.

He is also the current conductor of the Oakwood University Choir.

Other musical ensembles on campus include gospel choirs Dynamic Praise, Voices of Triumph, the group Serenity, and countless other talented groups of students.

Oakwood University is known for its legacy of great music.

In 2010, Oakwood's group, " Committed " won the national competition The Sing-off.