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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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
Incoming Students to Compete for Top Scholarships during Scholars Day
Published: January 17, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day is an annual competition for
incoming students to the Campus Undergraduate Program. The university will be
awarding more than $300,000 in scholarships to the academic competitors this
day.
All the scholarships are based on the following criteria:
Academics: Minimum qualification of 22 ACT (or SAT equivalent) and 3.3 GPA
Character, service and leadership activities including a recommendation
letter
Interview with the scholarship committee
Only available for new students enrolling in the Undergraduate Campus
Program for the Fall 2020 Semester
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day is an annual competition for
incoming students to the Campus Undergraduate Program. The university will be
awarding more than $300,000 in scholarships to the academic competitors this
day.
All the scholarships are based on the following criteria:
Academics: Minimum qualification of 22 ACT (or SAT equivalent) and 3.3 GPA
Character, service and
Ohio Christian University’s Scholars Day is an annual competition for
incoming students to the Campus Undergraduate Program. The university will be
awarding more than $300,000 in scholarships to
Festival of Carols Shares Message of Christ
Published: December 10, 2019
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to audiences of almost 500 on both Dec.
7 and 8 in the Ministry
The Ohio Christian University Music Department shared an impactful message of
Christ’s birth in its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols. The
concert presented this story of glory to
Band and Vocal Students Among the 'Stars and the Moon'
Published: November 8, 2019
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this historic event with a concert titled
Stars and the Moon, featuring Ohio Christian’s band and vocal students. The
show will lift off on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry
In 1969, Apollo 11 launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying what would soon be the first men to ever set foot on the Moon. Ohio
Christian University will celebrate this
Archived Articles of Interest
Transfer Students Get Scholarship Boost
Published: November 1, 2018
Students transfer to Ohio Christian University (OCU) after visiting its
Circleville campus. Experienced advisors and faculty understand their goals
and interests and quickly establish rapport.
Transfer students in good standing also receive $1,000-per semester
scholarships and are eligible for many other OCU scholarships. An added
convenience: the University provides free transcript reviews. Admissions
counselors go the extra-mile top ensure the transfer experience is
satisfying.
Transfer students are serious about completing their degrees. They want to be
well-prepared for careers.
Students transfer to Ohio Christian University (OCU) after visiting its
Circleville campus. Experienced advisors and faculty understand their goals
and interests and quickly establish rapport.
Transfer students in good standing also receive $1,000-per semester
scholarships and are eligible for many other OCU scholarships. An added
convenience: the University provides free transcript reviews
Students transfer to Ohio Christian University (OCU) after visiting its
Circleville campus. Experienced advisors and faculty understand their goals
and interests and quickly establish rapport.
Music Department Offers New Piano Pedagogy Certificate Program
Published: October 31, 2018
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is now offering a new certificate program in
Piano Pedagogy for students majoring in music. This program is valuable for
students who wish to open a private piano studio and those who are studying
Worship Leadership and plan to teach piano to their congregants. Area piano
teachers will also find the Piano Pedagogy Certificate program to be an
excellent resource for expanding and honing their pedagogic skills.
Designed for teaching all ages and levels of piano students, this program
includes a two- to four-semester hands-on supervised teaching internship
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is now offering a new certificate program in
Piano Pedagogy for students majoring in music. This program is valuable for
students who wish to open a private piano studio and those who are studying
Worship Leadership and plan to teach piano to their congregants. Area piano
teachers will also find the Piano Pedagogy Certificate program to be an
excellent
Ohio Christian University (OCU) is now offering a new certificate program in
Piano Pedagogy for students majoring in music. This program is valuable for
students who wish to open a private piano
Music Department Offers New Suzuki Method Certification
Published: October 31, 2018
Music Department Offers New Suzuki Method Certificate Program
Ohio Christian University has added a Suzuki Method Teaching Certification
program to its Music Department’s offerings. The Suzuki Method
Certification is a four-year program that prepares violin teachers to use
this proven learning method.
Professors Linda and Roger Stieg earned their Suzuki Teacher Training
certification after studying for two years with Dr. Suzuki in Japan. Both
have enjoyed music teaching careers and are Suzuki Association of Americas
(SAA)-accredited teacher trainers.
“Suzuki said his method is a
Music Department Offers New Suzuki Method Certificate Program
Ohio Christian University has added a Suzuki Method Teaching Certification
program to its Music Department’s offerings. The Suzuki Method
Certification is a four-year program that prepares violin teachers to use
this proven learning method.
Professors Linda and Roger Stieg earned their Suzuki Teacher Training
certification after
Music Department Offers New Suzuki Method Certificate Program
Ohio Christian University has added a Suzuki Method Teaching Certification
program to its Music Department’s offerings. The Suzuki
Great New Vibes from the Music Department
Published: October 31, 2018
Since arriving, Dr. Brent Nolte has begun creative collaboration with Music
Department colleagues to gain approval for two new certificate programs for
Suzuki String Pedagogy and Piano Pedagogy.
Moreover, the Music Department is partnering with the Psychology Department
to meet the needs of students interested in music therapy. These students are
being encouraged to earn their Bachelor of Arts in Music with a minor in
Psychology, preparing them well for a master’s degree in Music Therapy.
Collaborating with Worship Leadership Professor Dr. Rodney Sones, the
department is planning a
Since arriving, Dr. Brent Nolte has begun creative collaboration with Music
Department colleagues to gain approval for two new certificate programs for
Suzuki String Pedagogy and Piano Pedagogy.
Moreover, the Music Department is partnering with the Psychology Department
to meet the needs of students interested in music therapy. These students are
being encouraged to earn their Bachelor of
Since arriving, Dr. Brent Nolte has begun creative collaboration with Music
Department colleagues to gain approval for two new certificate programs for
Suzuki String Pedagogy and Piano Pedagogy.
27th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Extends Fine Tradition
Published: October 7, 2018
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy students.
A cool breeze braced 25 foursomes who—in high spirits—tackled the
intriguing Huzdan
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy students.
A cool breeze braced 25 foursomes who—in high spirits—tackled the
intriguing Huzdan
The Ohio Christian University (OCU) 2018 Scholarship Golf Tournament occurred
on Oct. 5 at Cooks Creek Golf Course continuing a decades-long tradition of
the scholarship endowment fund for worthy
