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The Ohio Christian University Department of Music is holding a Performing Arts Audition Day following Scholars Day on February 29th to allow prospective students to audition for a Performing Arts Scholarship.
High school seniors and juniors and incoming transfer students planning to major in one of the Music programs or those who just plan to participate in Band, Orchestra, Choir and/or Theater are all invited to audition.
“We are proud to offer significant scholarships to music and worship leadership majors, and to any student who participates in our performing arts activities,” said Music Department Chair Dr. Brent Nolte.
After a student signs up, he or she will be contacted regarding the audition requirements and the exact time of the audition(s). Auditions will take place between 1-4 p.m.
Register for the Performing Arts Audition Day
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Drama Team Presents Fall Production: Dark Road
Published: September 27, 2021
Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team is honored to present this year’s
fall production, Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov.
12th at 7:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center’s auditorium.
Admission is free and open to the public. This play may not be suitable for
some younger audiences who may find the subject matter disturbing. Parental
discretion is advised.
The play focuses on the story of a female concentration camp guard, Greta,
who has been given a death sentence for her crimes committed under the Nazi
regime. Given one last chance to tell
Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team is honored to present this year’s
fall production, Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov.
12th at 7:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center’s auditorium.
Admission is free and open to the public. This play may not be suitable for
some younger audiences who may find the subject matter disturbing. Parental
discretion is
Ohio Christian University’s Drama Team is honored to present this year’s
fall production, Dark Road, written by Laura Lundgren Smith, on Friday, Nov.
12th at 7:00 PM in the Ministry and Performing
30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises Over $40,000 for Students
Published: July 1, 2021
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising over $40,000 to fund scholarships for
current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to current campus
students each year at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The annual OCU golf tournament is one of our major fundraising events for
student scholarships – and is also a great way to connect with donors who
love golf and love our students", explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga.
"With over
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising over $40,000 to fund scholarships for
current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to current campus
students each year at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The annual OCU golf tournament is
Ohio Christian University's 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament was held
on Saturday, June 19th, at the Pickaway Country Club Golf Course. Four-person
teams enjoyed a round of golf, raising
Music Department Revamps Music Education Degree
Published: October 30, 2020
The Ohio Christian University Music Department is pleased to announce that
campus students can major in a newly revamped Bachelor of Science in Music
Education. The new program began with the start of the Fall 2020 Semester and
is a state-approved program leading to initial licensure with the Ohio
Department of Education to teach K-12 Music Education. It has been
streamlined to prioritize courses that Music Education majors need to be
successful in their careers.
Students in the Music Education Program can choose an Instrumental or
Vocal/Choral Concentration and will hone their skills
The Ohio Christian University Music Department is pleased to announce that
campus students can major in a newly revamped Bachelor of Science in Music
Education. The new program began with the start of the Fall 2020 Semester and
is a state-approved program leading to initial licensure with the Ohio
Department of Education to teach K-12 Music Education. It has been
streamlined to prioritize
The Ohio Christian University Music Department is pleased to announce that
campus students can major in a newly revamped Bachelor of Science in Music
Education. The new program began with the start
Scholars Day 2020 Has Big Winners!
Published: March 27, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s 3rd annual Scholar’s Day Competition took
place on Saturday, Feb. 29th and brought in 36 qualifying participants to
compete for our $50,000 scholarships and full-tuition Distinguished
Trailblazer Scholarship.
Ohio Christian awards six $50,000 scholarships, which include paid internship
opportunities on campus. These scholarships, named the Creative Communities,
Homeschool Excellence, and Ohio’s Future Scholarships, focus on three
different areas: small population high school students, homeschool students,
and students of diversity. The Distinguished
Ohio Christian University’s 3rd annual Scholar’s Day Competition took
place on Saturday, Feb. 29th and brought in 36 qualifying participants to
compete for our $50,000 scholarships and full-tuition Distinguished
Trailblazer Scholarship.
Ohio Christian awards six $50,000 scholarships, which include paid internship
opportunities on campus. These scholarships, named the Creative Communities,
Ohio Christian University’s 3rd annual Scholar’s Day Competition took
place on Saturday, Feb. 29th and brought in 36 qualifying participants to
compete for our $50,000 scholarships and full-tuition
Jazz Ambassadors Concert CANCELED (due to COVID-19 concerns)
Published: February 28, 2020
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has canceled the April 4 Jazz
Ambassadors concert that was scheduled in the Ministry & Performing Arts
center on campus.
To ensure that information provided to all staff, faculty, students, family
members, and community members be the most up to date, Ohio Christian
University launched a Center for Coronavirus Updates on the university
website.
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has canceled the April 4 Jazz
Ambassadors concert that was scheduled in the Ministry
In compliance with Governor DeWine's announcement (3/12/20) concerning
coronavirus precautions and a ban prohibiting mass gatherings of more than
100 people, Ohio Christian University has canceled
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An Evening With Mark Lee
Published: October 16, 2019
Ohio Christian University is excited to host an upcoming concert, “An
Evening with Mark Lee,” organized by Living by Faith Ministries. Lee is a
founding member and guitarist for popular Christian rock band Third Day. The
concert will be taking place on Sept. 16 from 7:00-8:30 pm, with doors
opening at 6:00.
Lee will perform songs from Third Day and his album Unshakeable Heart. He
will also share about his book, “Hurt Road,” in which he writes about the
hardships he has faced throughout his life. The concert will include a Q
Ohio Christian University is excited to host an upcoming concert, “An
Evening with Mark Lee,” organized by Living by Faith Ministries. Lee is a
founding member and guitarist for popular Christian rock band Third Day. The
concert will be taking place on Sept. 16 from 7:00-8:30 pm, with doors
opening at 6:00.
Lee will perform songs from Third Day and his album Unshakeable Heart. He
will also
Ohio Christian University is excited to host an upcoming concert, “An
Evening with Mark Lee,” organized by Living by Faith Ministries. Lee is a
founding member and guitarist for popular Christian
Ohio Christian Receives Four New Steinway Designed Pianos
Published: July 24, 2019
As part of a larger goal to become an All-Steinway School, Ohio Christian
University recently purchased four upright Boston model pianos designed by
Steinway
As part of a larger goal to become an All-Steinway School, Ohio Christian
University recently purchased four upright Boston model pianos designed by
Steinway
As part of a larger goal to become an All-Steinway School, Ohio Christian
University recently purchased four upright Boston model pianos designed by
Steinway
Annual Scholarship Banquet a Success
Published: March 28, 2019
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000 in scholarships from 68
separate donors were awarded to students in attendance. Parents of recipients
were encouraged to attend the banquet and meet the donors supporting their
children’s education. Students Hannah Reager (’20), Davi Da Silva
(’19), and Marissa McCrary (’20) all shared with those in attendance the
impact that the donors had on them individually. Each student at Ohio
Christian
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000 in scholarships from 68
separate donors were awarded to students in attendance. Parents of recipients
were encouraged to attend the banquet and meet the donors supporting their
children’s education
Ohio Christian University (OCU) hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on
Tuesday, March 26th where donors were celebrated and thanked for their
contributions to the students of OCU. Over $100,000
OCU To Hold Nashville Styled Songwriting Boot Camp
Published: March 25, 2019
by Keegan D’Alfonso
Ohio Christian University will hold its first songwriting conference on March
30 from 9:00 am to 5 pm. Michelle Martin, Coordinator of Worship Arts at OCU,
envisioned this event after experiencing many similar writing workshops in
Nashville, TN.
“My heart for the day was just to create an opportunity for song writers in
central Ohio to come together and get an experience like they might get in
Nashville if they went to a songwriting conference,” Martin said. “The
order of events is very similar to the conferences I’ve been to.”
The event will be held in OCU’s
by Keegan D’Alfonso
Ohio Christian University will hold its first songwriting conference on March
30 from 9:00 am to 5 pm. Michelle Martin, Coordinator of Worship Arts at OCU,
envisioned this event after experiencing many similar writing workshops in
Nashville, TN.
“My heart for the day was just to create an opportunity for song writers in
central Ohio to come together and get an
by Keegan D’Alfonso
Ohio Christian University will hold its first songwriting conference on March
30 from 9:00 am to 5 pm. Michelle Martin, Coordinator of Worship Arts at OCU,
envisioned this
OCU Scholars Day 2019 Has Big Winners!
Published: March 22, 2019
Each year Ohio Christian University conducts a Scholars Day where applicants
compete for over $300,000 worth of scholarships.
Scholars Day provides an opportunity to compete for the Creative Communities
Scholarship, the Ohio's Future Scholarship and the Homeschool Excellence
Scholarship, which are each worth $50,000 and guarantee a coveted internship
position. Also awarded is OCU’s highest scholarship, the Distinguished
Trailblazer Scholarship, which covers all tuition costs for a four year
degree.
During Scholars Day, students compete for the full-ride tuition scholarship
to OCU
Each year Ohio Christian University conducts a Scholars Day where applicants
compete for over $300,000 worth of scholarships.
Scholars Day provides an opportunity to compete for the Creative Communities
Scholarship, the Ohio's Future Scholarship and the Homeschool Excellence
Scholarship, which are each worth $50,000 and guarantee a coveted internship
position. Also awarded is OCU’s highest
Each year Ohio Christian University conducts a Scholars Day where applicants
compete for over $300,000 worth of scholarships.
Scholars Day provides an opportunity to compete for the Creative
