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On August 11th, Ohio Christian University's traveling music ministry group Ablaze will open for Tenth Avenue North at the Ross County Fair in Chillicothe, Ohio.The student group travels the region bringing its distinctive sound to churches, schools, youth events and more. Their masterful vocals and instrumental arrangements blend the foundations of contemporary worship with genuine, timeless lyrics as they spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
"We get to travel to lots of different places and meet a lot of people," said Caitlyn McCrary, an Ablaze member and OCU Junior. "There have been quite a few moments that will stick with me, but this is definitely going to be up there as one of the coolest things we get to do. I am just super grateful for the chance to be on the same stage as such an incredibly talented group with my closest friends getting to do what we love."
Tenth Avenue North is a Dove-Award winning contemporary Christian band that is planning to release their fifth studio album this fall.
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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
Incoming Campus Students Attend Summer Orientation
Published: July 13, 2020
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing guidelines, and hand sanitizing stations
to help ensure the safety of everyone on campus.
OCU President Dr. Jon S. Kulaga welcomed the students and encouraged them to
be part of God’s story. Students and
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus Program to register for
classes and prepare for their first semester on campus.
OCU had several COVID-19 procedures in place including taking temperatures,
requiring masks, social distancing
On July 10th, Ohio Christian University welcomed 62 incoming students to
campus for the first Orientation Day of the summer. Orientation Days are
for incoming students to the Undergraduate Campus
Prospective Students Have Many Options to Experience Campus this Summer
Published: June 4, 2020
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe. Learn more.
Option 2: Virtual Preview Day
Join us for a Virtual Preview Day on Friday, June 26th! Learn why students
choose OCU, ask our panelists questions, virtually tour campus, win prizes,
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1: Individual Campus Visits
Ohio Christian University is now open for prospective students to visit
campus. The university has social distancing procedures in place to help
everyone on campus stay safe.
Ohio Christian University is excited to offer several options to connect with
prospective students of our Undergraduate Campus Program over the summer
and help them experience OCU:
Option 1:
Archived Articles of Interest
Mother/Daughter “Duet” Win Selfie Contest
Published: June 19, 2015
OCU traditional student Abbie Ailes and her mother, Jill, are the winners of
the Sentimental Selfie Contest put on by The Lorenz Corporation – a
Dayton-based publishing company specializing in sacred and school music.Abbie
and her mom won the award for Most Sentimental Story and Creative Picture.
For winning they’ll receive $125 in Lorenz music and are featured in
Lorenz’s Fall 2015 Anthem promotion.We talked with Allie about her talent,
faith, relationship with her mom, and her walk with the Lord.Ohio Christian
University: How is your skill with violin related with your relationship
OCU traditional student Abbie Ailes and her mother, Jill, are the winners of
the Sentimental Selfie Contest put on by The Lorenz Corporation – a
Dayton-based publishing company specializing in sacred and school music.Abbie
and her mom won the award for Most Sentimental Story and Creative Picture.
For winning they’ll receive $125 in Lorenz music and are featured in
Lorenz’s Fall 2015 Anthem
OCU traditional student Abbie Ailes and her mother, Jill, are the winners of
the Sentimental Selfie Contest put on by The Lorenz Corporation – a
Dayton-based publishing company specializing in
OCU Music Department Awarded Grant by the Pickaway County Community Foundation
Published: November 5, 2013
Ohio Christian University Department of Music would like to announce that
they have been awarded a generous grant from the Pickaway County Community
Foundation in support of the Music Department’s Performance Series. Over
the past six years, the OCU Music Department has actively endeavored to
contribute to the musical culture of Pickaway County by hosting free concerts
by musical artists from around the state and the nation.“The Music
Department is highly honored by the generous grant of the Pickaway County
Community Foundation,” commented Dr. John Anthony, chair of the OCU Music
Ohio Christian University Department of Music would like to announce that
they have been awarded a generous grant from the Pickaway County Community
Foundation in support of the Music Department’s Performance Series. Over
the past six years, the OCU Music Department has actively endeavored to
contribute to the musical culture of Pickaway County by hosting free concerts
by musical artists
Ohio Christian University Department of Music would like to announce that
they have been awarded a generous grant from the Pickaway County Community
Foundation in support of the Music Department’s
OCU Worship Leadership Program Selected as Best of the Best by Worship Leader Magazine
Published: September 18, 2013
Ohio Christian University’s Worship Leadership program has been selected
as one of the top worship programs of 2013 by Worship Leader magazine.
Ohio Christian University is featured as an Editor’s Pick selection in the
Higher Education Worship Degrees category for the 2013 Worship Leader
Magazine Best of the Best Issue, released in October. According to Worship
Leader magazine, this special issue features the top resources and products
that influenced the services of worship in the past calendar year.
"Earning this honor during our first year is an unexpected surprise,
affirming the
Ohio Christian University’s Worship Leadership program has been selected
as one of the top worship programs of 2013 by Worship Leader magazine.
Ohio Christian University is featured as an Editor’s Pick selection in the
Higher Education Worship Degrees category for the 2013 Worship Leader
Magazine Best of the Best Issue, released in October. According to Worship
Leader magazine, this special
Ohio Christian University’s Worship Leadership program has been selected
as one of the top worship programs of 2013 by Worship Leader magazine.
Ohio Christian University is featured as an Editor’s
OCU Music Department Welcomes New Vocal Adjunct
Published: August 14, 2013
The OCU Music Department welcomes Dr. Dione Bennett as its newest adjunct
voice and choral faculty member. Dr. Bennett brings to her position a
background in classical singing and gospel music, a deep commitment to
Christ, and a love for vocal instruction.Her voice has been heard in operas,
recitals, and oratorios both nationwide and internationally. She has
performed Micaela in Bizet’s Carmen, Bess in Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess;
Mimi in Puccini’s La Bohème; Suor Genevieffa in Puccini’s Suor Angelica,
to name a few. She has also appeared as a soloist in Handel’s Messiah,
Beethoven’s
The OCU Music Department welcomes Dr. Dione Bennett as its newest adjunct
voice and choral faculty member. Dr. Bennett brings to her position a
background in classical singing and gospel music, a deep commitment to
Christ, and a love for vocal instruction.Her voice has been heard in operas,
recitals, and oratorios both nationwide and internationally. She has
performed Micaela in Bizet’s
The OCU Music Department welcomes Dr. Dione Bennett as its newest adjunct
voice and choral faculty member. Dr. Bennett brings to her position a
background in classical singing and gospel music, a
OCU Receives Music Grant
Published: July 31, 2013
Ohio Christian University (OCU) announced that the Miriam Ruggles Adkins
Foundation of Pickaway County has awarded OCU a grant in order to support the
concert activities of the university. Over the past six years, the OCU Music
Department has actively endeavored to contribute to the musical culture of
Pickaway County by hosting free concerts with musical artists from around the
state and the nation. “We are so excited and grateful that the Miriam
Ruggles Adkins Foundation has made this gesture of support for our efforts to
bring great music and musicians to Pickaway County,” said OCU
Ohio Christian University (OCU) announced that the Miriam Ruggles Adkins
Foundation of Pickaway County has awarded OCU a grant in order to support the
concert activities of the university. Over the past six years, the OCU Music
Department has actively endeavored to contribute to the musical culture of
Pickaway County by hosting free concerts with musical artists from around the
state and the
Ohio Christian University (OCU) announced that the Miriam Ruggles Adkins
Foundation of Pickaway County has awarded OCU a grant in order to support the
concert activities of the university. Over the
