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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Articles of Interest
State Representative Rick Carfagna Visits Campus
Published: March 11, 2019
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing, entrepreneurship and workforce development for regional
incumbent industry.
Rep. Carfagna received a campus tour from OCU students, then ended his time
on campus with a meeting in the Robert W. Plaster Free
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr. Jon Kulaga (President), Ted
Perry (Chief Financial Officer) and Craig Brown (Chief Relationship
Officer) where the group discussed multiple partnerships related to
micro-credentialing,
On Friday, March 8th, State Representative Rick Carfagna (Chair, Finance
Subcommittee on Higher Education) visited Ohio Christian University (OCU). He
was welcomed to the president’s office by Dr.
Archived Articles of Interest
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
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)
