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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.
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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
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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
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,
Grand Piano Donated to the Music Department
Published: March 13, 2018
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
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
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