by Maranatha | Department of Music, MBU News
Maranatha Baptist University’s Department of Music announces Alissa Foerster as the 2025 Outstanding Senior Musician. Every year, the music faculty choose a graduate they believe exhibits the spirit of Maranatha through music. Considerations include the student’s...
by Maranatha | Department of Music, MBU News
In March, Maranatha Music Prep students swept the piano categories at the Wisconsin Association of Christian Schools Fine Arts Competition, earning them the opportunity to compete at the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) National Fine Arts Competition...
by Maranatha | Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music, Student Interests
MBU’s spring 2025 Music on Mondays concert series featured husband and wife team violinist Soh-Hyun Park Altino and cellist Leonardo Altino. “Virtuosity and Lyricism: A Celebration of Duo Masterpieces” explored music by Ravel, Glière, Kodály, and Halvorsen. The...
by Maranatha | Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
On April 4, 2025, Alissa Foerster performed her senior piano recital in Burckart Hall to an audience of family and friends. Music from all style periods and several collaborative works were featured, showcasing Alissa’s proficiency in solo and collaborative...
by Maranatha | College of Arts and Sciences>Department of Music, Department of Music, MBU News, Music
June Brus loved music from the moment she began playing her neighbor’s piano as a child. She recalls making up songs on the piano, such as “We’re Having a Tea Party.” From age seven until college, she studied with the same piano instructor. She then attended the...
by Maranatha | Department of Music, Fine Arts, MBU News, Music
The Maranatha Baptist University (MBU) Symphonic Band and Chamber Strings performed the 21st Classical Kids Concert last week at Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown, WI. With over 900 kids, parents, and chaperones, MBU set a new attendance record for the Classical...