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Classical Kids Concert 2023: In the Royal Court

Classical Kids Concert 2023: In the Royal Court

Calvary Baptist Church recently hosted MBU’s 19th annual Classical Kids Concert. Maranatha performs this concert for children in the Watertown area to show them how fun listening to and performing classical music can be! Maranatha’s Symphonic Band and Chamber Strings...

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Dylan Keener Piano Recital Highlights

Dylan Keener Piano Recital Highlights

Dylan Keener recently performed his senior recital in Burckart Hall to a packed auditorium of family and friends. His recital featured composers ranging from Bach to Debussy and settings ranging from a classical piano quartet to a sacred duo. From beginning to end,...

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Artist Series 2023: Recap and Recording

Artist Series 2023: Recap and Recording

Music enthusiasts recently gathered for the MBU’s annual Artist Series. This year’s concert featured Daniel Birnschein and Grace Betry along with guest appearances by faculty, students, and alumni. Students highly praised the evening of entertainment. “This Artist...

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Carol Senn Ruffin: 40 Years of Faithfulness

Carol Senn Ruffin: 40 Years of Faithfulness

This year Carol Senn Ruffin celebrates her fortieth year as a faculty member at Maranatha Baptist University. Over the course of her remarkable career, Ruffin made enormous contributions to Maranatha’s drama and music departments. Her musical knowledge, communication...

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2023 Great Lakes Music Festival

2023 Great Lakes Music Festival

On January 26-28, the Music Department welcomed high school students across the country to make music at MBU’s annual Great Lakes Music Festival. Hosted every year, Great Lakes Music Festival provides high school students the opportunity to experience a weekend on a...

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Fall Senior Recital Highlights

Fall Senior Recital Highlights

Maranatha’s Music Department enjoyed many great performances this semester from students and guests making music in Burckart Hall! This semester four students gave their senior recitals and were met with great enthusiasm from their audiences. Christina Trowbridge and...

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Music Alumna Encourages Current Students

Music Alumna Encourages Current Students

During an academic unit chapel, music faculty and students enjoyed reconnecting with alumna Lorraine Yant (’21). She shares the following about her graduate experience at Samford University and offers some advice for students who consider pursuing higher education. In...

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Steinbart Recital Highlights

Steinbart Recital Highlights

Maranatha constituents recently enjoyed a string recital given by Melody and Joseph Steinbart. These sibling string players began their instruments at a very young age. Since then, they have taken their skills to the next level. Both Melody and Joseph are involved in...

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Announcing the 2022 Concerto Competition Winners

Announcing the 2022 Concerto Competition Winners

On Tuesday, October 25, Maranatha’s Music Department hosted its 2022 Concerto Competition in Burckart Hall. After deliberation from this year’s adjudicator, Will Brown, the final scores have been decided.   Winner In first place is Charis Dwire, a sophomore with...

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Gingery and Cucunato Recital Highlights

Gingery and Cucunato Recital Highlights

Maranatha Baptist University’s Music Department is grateful to have hosted two guest artists known for excellence in their craft. Dr. Phil Gingery and Louis Cucunato are not strangers to Maranatha or to our exquisite Burckart Hall. However, each time they return, they...

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2022 Fall Concert Preview

2022 Fall Concert Preview

With the 2022-2023 fall semester in full swing, Maranatha will be presenting a fresh batch of recitals and concerts for your enjoyment. Along with attending the many student recitals this semester, you will have additional opportunities to enjoy the musical talent of...

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Music on Mondays 2021-2022 Season in Retrospect

Music on Mondays 2021-2022 Season in Retrospect

The Maranatha Music Department has completed another successful guest recital season. This year’s Music on Mondays series brought a taste of the professional arts to the Burckart Hall stage. Each artist brought a unique style of music that was featured in each...

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