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2025 Outstanding Musician | Alissa Foerster
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...
Music Prep Students Dominate Piano Category at AACS Nationals
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...
Music on Mondays Series Features Violin and Cello Duo
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 two...
Alissa Foerster Piano Recital Highlights
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...
A Passionate Professional | Celebrating Piano Teacher June Brus
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...
Classical Kids Concert 2025 | Bach, Brahms, and the Boys
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...
Advice for Students Changing Music Teachers
Change can be challenging. Musicians often experience difficulties when transitioning to a new private lesson teacher. Several factors may contribute to this struggle, such as adapting to new skills introduced by the teacher or feeling an immediate disconnect with...
Artist Series 2025 | Love Songs through the Ages
Baritone Dr. David Parker, accompanied by pianist Dr. Benjamin Downs and cellist Mrs. Rebeccah Parker Downs, soloed in this year’s Artist Series, “Love Songs through the Ages.” Journeying from classical to romantic to modern-day music, Dr. Parker enthralled the...
Announcing the 2025 Concerto Competition Winner
This year’s Concerto Competition was held on Tuesday, February 11th. Adjudicated by Dr. Richard Hynson, the competition featured five contestants performing voice, piano, woodwind, and string concertos. Winner Zane Richard won first place, accompanied by Jodi Herbert,...
2025 Great Lakes Music Festival: “Heaven and Nature Sing”
Over 200 high schoolers visited Maranatha’s campus earlier this month for our 2025 Great Lakes Music Festival (GLMF): “Heaven and Nature Sing.” Students attending GLMF participate in a musical track of their choosing: band, string orchestra, men’s chorus, ladies’...
The Value of Maranatha Touring Groups
One of the unique opportunities for Maranatha students is the chance to travel with a music group on tour. For many students, this trip is a highlight of their college experience. However, the Maranatha touring experience extends past good memories. In addition to the...
Timo DeLeon Piano Recital Highlights
This semester, Timo DeLeon performed his Senior Piano Recital in Burckart Hall for an audience of students, teachers, and relatives. During the recital, DeLeon presented his performance skills and classical repertoire acquired during his time as a music major in...
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