Local resident and friend of Ohio Christian University, Mr. Harry Canfield donated a beautiful Baldwin Model L grand piano to the University’s Music Department. According to Mr. Canfield, the piano was his wife Eileen’s favorite piano.
Eileen was a lifelong pianist who blessed many in her church as well as local nursing homes with her piano playing. A bronze plaque fixed to the instrument states the following sentiment, “This piano was a source of hours of listening pleasure for many of us and was Eileen Canfield’s prized possession. ‘To God Be The Glory’.”
Canfield’s decision to donate the piano was in harmony with his family’s desire that it be located in a place where it will continue to be a blessing in future years.
Music Department Chair John Anthony expressed the school’s gratefulness: “A special thanks goes to Professor of Piano Mary Jane Dean and her husband Gary Dean who worked tirelessly with Mr. Canfield in this project.”
The piano is located in the Ministry and Performing Arts Center small auditorium where many students, music faculty, and the community can enjoy it for years to come.
Thank you, Mr. Canfield and family, for this wonderful blessing!
Articles of Interest
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.
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Ohio Christian University Music Students Serving Berger Hospital
Published: March 26, 2012
Ohio Christian University music department faculty member Mary Jane Dean has
been working with Berger Health Systems administrators Cathy VanHorn and Pat
Hughey to launch a new, volunteer music therapy program at Berger called
“Sounds to Soothe the Soul.” Current student volunteers from Ohio
Christian University, Alyse Copeland (Freshman, Music Education Major) and
Korrin Miller (Sophomore, Worship Arts Major) are participating in the
project. Music department chair Dr. John Anthony praised the project as
being a wonderful opportunity for “our music students, whatever their
Ohio Christian University music department faculty member Mary Jane Dean has
been working with Berger Health Systems administrators Cathy VanHorn and Pat
Hughey to launch a new, volunteer music therapy program at Berger called
“Sounds to Soothe the Soul.” Current student volunteers from Ohio
Christian University, Alyse Copeland (Freshman, Music Education Major) and
Korrin Miller (Sophomore
Ohio Christian University music department faculty member Mary Jane Dean has
been working with Berger Health Systems administrators Cathy VanHorn and Pat
Hughey to launch a new, volunteer music
Matsuda Recital at Ohio Christian University
Published: March 23, 2011
The Music Department of Ohio Christian University will be hosting a guest
recital this coming Monday night, March 28 at 7:30 in Detty Chapel. Violist
Ken Matsuda (member of the Columbus Symphony) and his wife Tanya will be
presenting a lecture/recital of works for viola and piano by composers from
various countries around the world. Admission to the recital is free.
Community guests are welcome.
The Music Department of Ohio Christian University will be hosting a guest
recital this coming Monday night, March 28 at 7:30 in Detty Chapel. Violist
Ken Matsuda (member of the Columbus Symphony) and his wife Tanya will be
presenting a lecture/recital of works for viola and piano by composers from
various countries around the world. Admission to the recital is free.
Community guests are
The Music Department of Ohio Christian University will be hosting a guest
recital this coming Monday night, March 28 at 7:30 in Detty Chapel. Violist
Ken Matsuda (member of the Columbus Symphony)
