If you play the piano and are in Grades 9-12, you have the opportunity to win cash at Maranatha’s High School Piano Competition. TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY ASAP: You will receive detailed feedback on your performances from professionals. You will receive a Cash Prize if you win first or second. You will have [Continue Reading…]
One of unique aspects of Maranatha’s music department is the close proximity of the campus to institutions such as the Milwaukee Symphony, Madison Symphony, and Chicago Symphony, making frequent attendance to outstanding concerts possible. Recently, sixteen music students, Sherry Trainer (Music Department Administrative Assistant) and David Ledgerwood (Music Department Chair) attended a Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra [Continue Reading…]
With well over 200 campers, sponsors, and camp staff, Maranatha Music and Drama Camp has more participants than ever before, and we are so pleased that many Maranatha music alumni are in attendance either as camp staff and/or sponsors.This year we have campers in attendance from Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio, Utah, Iowa, and of [Continue Reading…]
Maranatha musicians attend, perform, and critique performances at weekly instrument-specific repertoire classes. Maranatha’s repertoire classes typically include performing in master classes given by area professionals, attending open rehearsals for the Madison symphony, attending chamber music concerts, having discussions after viewing historic performances, and sightreading literature. Watch as adjunct instructor, Mr. Lewis Rosove, coaches Micah Lancaster [Continue Reading…]
Forward and Up “Forward and up!” These words give more than a direction. These words describe a state of mind. Dr. Laura Medesky challenged many students and faculty in Maranatha’s Music Department during a specialized workshop given on campus. The Alexander Technique provides a way to develop more awareness and control in everyday activities and [Continue Reading…]