College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
As winner of MBU’s Concerto Competition, Daniel Anderson recently performed Ferdinand David’s Concertino for Trombone and Orchestra with MBU’s Symphony Orchestra. Although Ferdinand David’s Concertino for Trombone and Orchestra is a work that is not performed very...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Melody Steinbart, a recent MBU graduate, gave her senior violin recital under the direction of Maranatha’s adjunct professor, Mr. Lewis Rosove. After graduating, Melody was awarded the North Carolina Suzuki Institute scholarship as well as a teaching assistant...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Written by adjunct faculty Mr. Lewis Rosove. Through the course of my teaching at Maranatha I have encountered students in my studio with amazing testimonies, and the manner in which many have responded to trials and tragedy has spoken volumes of their character to...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Written by Professor David Brown, DMA. My elementary conducting students must grapple with this probing question on day one of each fall semester. While some undergraduates might answer this with a simple “yes,” others go a bit deeper into the real meaning of the...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
After graduating from Maranatha in 2001, Levi Kolwinska became the music director at Fourth Baptist Christian School, and is now a very influential music leader for Minnesota Christian schools. Kolwinska was once again able to provide an inspirational experience for...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Written by Assistant Professor of Music, Ruth Brown As a piano teacher at MBU, I work with students to help prepare them for different areas of performance. Here’s the inside scoop on how college students prepare for recitals, for competitions, and for major...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Dr. Monty Budahl begins by sharing how the Lord has worked in his life through all of his years of ministry at Maranatha. He then relates his observations of God’s creation with how he has considered the topic of creativity, especially as it pertains to unity...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Lewis Rosove recently presented a viola recital entitled, “Viola and Friends.” Rosove chose this title because “the camaraderie that exists between musician-friends striving toward a common goal is at least as important to me as the music itself,” he says. The theme...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Written by Associate Professor of Music, Dr. Michelle Clater One of the questions I am sometimes asked is what theory skills students should have before coming to college. Obviously, the more skills students come to college with, the better off they will be, but...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Several years ago, I attended a choral school run by Rene Clausen, highly-respected director of the Concordia Choir. Dr. Clausen told us that choral warm-ups should warm up the voice, mind, and body. When I warm up my choir (the Chamber Singers), I try to keep these...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Accomplished Christian arranger and composer, Molly Ijames, spoke as a virtual guest speaker in the Arranging and Composing Repertoire Class on Thursday, September 24. Prior to the class period, Molly sent copies of two of her arrangements for each student in the...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
After completing her undergraduate degree in music at Maranatha, Christina Brier attended Eastman School of Music where she studied with Kathleen Bride, a world-renowned teacher. Christina was awarded the prestigious Eileen Malone Scholarship her first year and became...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
The Watertown Community is invited to attend a free concert given by Dr. Erin K. Murphy/flute, Friday, April 24, at 7 PM in Burckart Hall, on the campus of Maranatha Baptist University, 745 West Main Street, Watertown. Repertoire by Lili Boulanger, Melanie Bonis,...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Megan Rasmussen performed a piano recital to fulfill one of the requirements of the pedagogy major she is completing at Maranatha. To learn more about music options at Maranatha, click here. Watch excerpts from Rasmussen’s recital below (subscribers: click...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Nathan Ledgerwood graduated from Maranatha with a major in Cello Performance. After receiving a scholarship to the University of Texas-Austin (UT), he earned his MM in Cello Performance while studying with Phyllis Young. After graduation he free-lanced as a cellist,...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
The Maranatha Symphony Orchestra performed its 11th annual Classical Kid’s Concert at Calvary Baptist Church under the direction of retired MSO violist, Lewis Rosove. The orchestra presented a concert entitled “The Orchestra Family” and featured the beloved...
Advantage, College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
On Saturday, February 7, Maranatha family and alumni gathered with guests from the community at First Baptist Church in Troy, Michigan to hear internationally-renowned piano duo Diana Shapiro and Stanislava Varshavski. Drs. Shapiro and Varshavski have taught as...
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Maranatha was privileged to hear from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker at its campus assembly on Thursday, February 5. A little under a thousand attendees, including the Professor of Military Science LTC Henderson, Major Schultheiss and the Cadets of Charlie...
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“Wherever you may be in life in terms of leadership, even if it’s just being the leader of your own household, ultimately leadership means standing up for the right thing every time.” Maranatha was honored to host Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker at its campus assembly...
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music
Helen Scott performed a piano recital to fulfill one of the requirements of the pedagogy major she is completing at Maranatha. To learn more about music options at Maranatha, click here. Watch excerpts from Scott’s recital below. “Jupiter,” from The Planets, Op. 32 by...
