by Maranatha | College of Arts & Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, Music, Uncategorized
Collaborating with students from Maranatha Music Prep School proved to be the highlight of this year’s Band and Orchestra Concert. The Music Prep string group classes from beginner through intermediate teamed up with the university’s String Orchestra to play an...
by Maranatha | College of Arts & Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, Fine Arts, Music
Samantha Pfeiffer recently performed her major senior violin recital at Maranatha Baptist University. Her recital was prepared and presented under the direction of Mr. Lewis Rosove in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Violin...
by Maranatha | College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music, Fine Arts
Anthony Wilson recently performed his major senior cello recital at Maranatha Baptist University. His recital was prepared and presented under the direction of Mr. Timothy Hammond in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cello...
by Maranatha | College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music, Fine Arts
From the strains of harmony floating out of Alumni Hall, any passing musician could tell that the upcoming concert would not be a typical one. The combined Madrigal and Chambers choirs’ recent Choral Masterworks concert highlighted composers from the Baroque era. The...
by Maranatha | College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music, Fine Arts
Isaac Watts’ verses remain some of the most beloved and theologically sound lyrics in existence today. Many hymns have been written using his poetry as the text, including a recent hymn by Justin Bachmann, a music arranging student at MBU. His thoughtful setting of...
by David Ledgerwood | College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Music, Fine Arts
The following is an article Dr. David Ledgerwood recently wrote as an apologetic for the many benefits gained in obtaining a degree in music. Parents occasionally question the value of a music degree for their children. As the music department chair and father of four...