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Train under master composers and alongside Maranatha’s student musicians for a day in a town near you. Practice and enhance your skills through exciting workshops and rehearsals and work toward a common goal—the “grand finale,” a special evening concert featuring the combined efforts of all festival participants.

FESTIVALS ON THE ROAD

Join us for a high school band event with the Maranatha Baptist University Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. David Brown. Open to seventh through twelfth grade students.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

9:00 AM Arrive and check-in

9:30 AM Festival start time

  • Spend the day playing your instrument alongside college musicians, fellow classmates, and new friends.
  • Learn instrument techniques and new music.
  • Lunch provided by the church.

5:00 PM Supper provided by the church

6:00 PM Concert

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COST & DETAILS

Open to 7th – 12th graders.

Cost $15 (includes the festival and MBU t-shirt)

Dress for the day is business casual.

Please bring “all black” to wear for the evening concert.

  • Guys: black dress pants and black collared shirt.
  • Ladies: floor-length black dress or floor-length skirt/top.

Registration closes October 27.

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Location TBA

Monday, November 

Register by 

Join us for a high school choir events with the Maranatha Baptist University Madrigal Choir, directed by Dr. David Brown and Chamber Singers, directed by Dr. Doug Bachorik. Open to seventh through twelfth grade students.

SCHEDULES


Elyria, OH (Chamber Singers)

Friday, February 19

8:30 AM check-in
9:00 AM festival begins

  • Sing with friends
  • Grow as a church musician
  • Learn from skilled musicians

Dinner included in the festival cost. Bring a sack lunch.

6:30 PM concert


St. Robert, MO (Madrigal Choir)

Monday, March 1

~9:00 AM check-in
9:30 AM festival begins

  • Sing with friends
  • Grow as a church musician
  • Learn from skilled musicians

Meal details TBD. 

~6:00 PM concert

COST & DETAILS

Open to 7th – 12th graders

Cost (Includes the festival, MBU t-shirt, and meal(s) noted below):
$25 | Elyria, OH (dinner included)

Please bring: sack lunch if applicable

Dress for the day is business casual

Concert dress information will be emailed later

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FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Elyria, OH

February 19, 2027

Register by January 15

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MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY

St. Robert, MO

March 1, 2027

Register by February 1

FESTIVALS AT MBU

MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

Watertown, WI

January 30-31, 2025

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