Events of Interest
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 trip to Nashville in the fall of 2019 that will inspire Music and Worship Leadership program students by directly experiencing the work of Christian musicians of the highest caliber.
Dr. Nolte has joined the Grove City Community Winds as a member of the trumpet section. The ensemble is led by distinguished conductor and composer James Swearingen. Nolte is serving also as organist, trumpeter, and choir member at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Grove City, and he has joined the Board of Trustees of the Ted Lewis Museum in Circleville, Ohio.
A member of the American Guild of Organists, Nolte will be presenting organ recitals in Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Virginia in 2019.
Events of Interest
Events of Interest
Articles of Interest
Columbus Symphony to Perform in Ministry & Performing Arts Center
Published: November 19, 2021
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
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:
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
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
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
Archived Articles of Interest
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
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
Behind the Scenes: Inside Festival of Carols
Published: December 3, 2018
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s Festival of Carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative moment team. The choirs warm their vocal cords until
their voices float in glorious harmonies across the auditorium. The actors
labor in hectic preparation to perform with excellence and seeming
effortlessness.
Learning choreography with live choirs singing was a challenge that Movements
from the Heart (MFTH), the creative movement team, met in the practice time
afforded before the first
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s Festival of Carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative moment team. The choirs warm their vocal cords until
their voices float in glorious harmonies across the auditorium. The actors
labor in hectic preparation to perform with excellence and seeming
By Amber Ginter ‘19
Behind the scenes, behind the curtains of this year’s Festival of Carols,
the perspective is different for the eyes of this observer, who happens to be
part of the creative
2018 Festival of Carols' 'Peace on Earth' Theme Shares Global Hope
Published: December 2, 2018
Ohio Christian University’s 2018 Festival of Carols, performed in the
Ministry and Performing Arts Center, celebrated Christmas with 'Peace on
Earth' music from around the world. Decorations featured the flags, colors,
and music of peoples across the globe, representing all who look to Christ
and His promise of eternal peace.
The Ohio Christian University Orchestra played the celebration's prelude with
George Edge, conducting, to the attendees who filled the spacious, modern
auditorium.
After University President Jon S. Kulaga opened the celebration with a warm
welcome and prayer,
Ohio Christian University’s 2018 Festival of Carols, performed in the
Ministry and Performing Arts Center, celebrated Christmas with 'Peace on
Earth' music from around the world. Decorations featured the flags, colors,
and music of peoples across the globe, representing all who look to Christ
and His promise of eternal peace.
The Ohio Christian University Orchestra played the celebration's
Ohio Christian University’s 2018 Festival of Carols, performed in the
Ministry and Performing Arts Center, celebrated Christmas with 'Peace on
Earth' music from around the world. Decorations