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The beloved Columbus Symphony holiday tradition of Holiday Pops returns in 2021 with spectacular performances of popular holiday songs and classic carols. Conductor Ron Jenkins will lead the Columbus Symphony in performances of “Winter Wonderland,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” “Sleigh Ride,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” and many more.
About The Columbus Symphony Orchestra:
Since 1951, the Columbus Symphony (CSO) has been proud to serve as central Ohio’s flagship music performance organization. The CSO’s musicians, conductors, chorus, and world-renowned guest artists enrich the central Ohio community through extraordinary talent, passion, dedication, and the highest standards of musicianship. Living and working in the community, CSO musicians are interwoven throughout the region’s cultural fabric, accompanying performances by other companies, performing in other local orchestras, and teaching and coaching young musicians.
Guided by the artistic vision of Music Director Rossen Milanov, the CSO offers four programming areas – Masterworks, Pops, Picnic with the Pops, and Education/Community Engagement – that are targeted to appeal to diverse audiences from throughout central Ohio. This segmented approach, innovative within the American orchestra industry, is helping the CSO to reach new, younger, and more diverse audiences.
The CSO is integral to the community, and plays a central role in Columbus’ vibrant arts scene. Our concerts and programs served over 159,000 central Ohioans; 2.3 million reached; 28,000 children, families, and teachers. Our programming includes classical masterworks, new works by living composers, performances by popular artists from a variety of genres, education programs that enrich and promote children’s learning and development, and community engagement programming designed to make the CSO accessible to all.
You can find out more about the Columbus Symphony Orchestra on their website.
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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
29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament Raises $30,000 for Students
Published: November 13, 2020
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major fund-raising events for student
scholarships,” explained OCU President Dr. Jon Kulaga. “The engagement
and generosity of each of the golfers is critical to our ability to assist
OCU students with
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $30,000 to fund
scholarships for current students. These OCU Scholarships are awarded to
current campus students each spring at the Annual Scholarship Banquet.
"The golf tournament is one our major
Ohio Christian University’s 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
occurred on Friday, October 2nd at the Pickaway Golf Course. Twenty-five
four-person teams enjoyed a round of golf raising over $
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
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Church Service Day 2018 – Goodwill Trumps Rain!
Published: September 26, 2018
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a single day!
Church Services Day 2018, undertaken on September 26, proved a worthy
addition to this traditional service-above-self event! About 400 students
lent their energies to 31 work projects in local churches, residences, and
charity organizations.
After an early breakfast, students formed into teams and received directions
to and instructions for their projects. Eager teams headed out to
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a single day!
Church Services Day 2018, undertaken on September 26, proved a worthy
addition to this traditional service-above-self event! About 400 students
lent their energies to 31 work projects in
Church Service Day is an annual opportunity for Ohio Christian University
(OCU) students to practice giving back to area churches and charities through
hands-on work projects completed all on a
A Future with a History
Published: September 17, 2018
The 2018 Homecoming Weekend celebrates the 70th anniversary of the school
with alumni of Ohio Christian University (Mount of Praise Bible College
1948-1954, Circleville Bible College 1954-2006).
Our “A Future with a History” theme highlights the importance of
recognizing who we are and acknowledging from where we come.
The gathering, supported by the Alumni Association and Student Government
Association, builds on our evolving traditions. Highlights include:
Follow runners, leading the Torch Run and Parade, carrying a trailblazing
torch that represents the Light that God through
The 2018 Homecoming Weekend celebrates the 70th anniversary of the school
with alumni of Ohio Christian University (Mount of Praise Bible College
1948-1954, Circleville Bible College 1954-2006).
Our “A Future with a History” theme highlights the importance of
recognizing who we are and acknowledging from where we come.
The gathering, supported by the Alumni Association and Student Government
The 2018 Homecoming Weekend celebrates the 70th anniversary of the school
with alumni of Ohio Christian University (Mount of Praise Bible College
1948-1954, Circleville Bible College 1954-2006).
Awaken Ministries Headlines Fall Revival
Published: September 12, 2018
Garrett Howell, founder of Awaken Ministries, opened OCU's Fall Revival with
a message highlighting how to escape ‘strongholds’ that weigh down
people from satisfying their hunger to live Christ-centered lives. He
likened these ‘strongholds’ to buckets filled with bricks that people
carry with them that contain their worldly, sometimes demonic, habits and
obsessions, such as with pornography or comparative envy to others. These
‘strongholds’ may become so heavy they weigh down individuals and keep
them from moving forward to fulfill the potential of their callings.
In the days
Garrett Howell, founder of Awaken Ministries, opened OCU's Fall Revival with
a message highlighting how to escape ‘strongholds’ that weigh down
people from satisfying their hunger to live Christ-centered lives. He
likened these ‘strongholds’ to buckets filled with bricks that people
carry with them that contain their worldly, sometimes demonic, habits and
obsessions, such as with
Garrett Howell, founder of Awaken Ministries, opened OCU's Fall Revival with
a message highlighting how to escape ‘strongholds’ that weigh down
people from satisfying their hunger to live Christ-
Dr. Brent Nolte Leads Music Department
Published: September 5, 2018
Dr. Brent Nolte has joined Ohio Christian University (OCU) as the new Music
Department chair. He will teach Music History and Music Appreciation.
Previously, Nolte served as Music Department Chair and College Organist at
Talladega College where he taught courses in music theory and played the
organ for convocations and commencement. Talladega College is located in
Talladega, AL, and is a private, SACS-accredited, liberal arts college. Nolte
also served at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, as an adjunct organ and
brass instructor. Earlier, he was band and chorus director for St.
Dr. Brent Nolte has joined Ohio Christian University (OCU) as the new Music
Department chair. He will teach Music History and Music Appreciation.
Previously, Nolte served as Music Department Chair and College Organist at
Talladega College where he taught courses in music theory and played the
organ for convocations and commencement. Talladega College is located in
Talladega, AL, and is a
Dr. Brent Nolte has joined Ohio Christian University (OCU) as the new Music
Department chair. He will teach Music History and Music Appreciation.
Previously, Nolte served as Music Department Chair
ABLAZE - 2018 Summer Tour!
Published: June 12, 2018
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps, where OCU students are also serving
as camp counselors:
June 10: Community Wesleyan Church, Athens, OH
June 17: Hartsville Church of Christ, Harstville, IN
June 17: Chillicothe Paints Baseball Game, Chillicothe, OH (singing the
national anthem at 6:05 p.m.)
June 19: General CCCU Council, Circleville, OH
June 20-23: Teens of Praise Camp, Circleville, OH
June 24-28: Bible Camp, Maysville
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps, where OCU students are also serving
as camp counselors:
June 10: Community Wesleyan Church, Athens, OH
June 17: Hartsville Church of Christ, Harstville, IN
June 17: Chillicothe Paints Baseball
Ohio Christian University's ABLAZE student ministry minstrel group will be
performing in Indiana, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio on these dates at the
following CCCU churches and summer camps,
