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WIN CASH!

by December 12, 2012
Maranatha High School Piano Competition

If you play the piano and are in Grades 9-12, you have the opportunity to win cash at Maranatha’s High School Piano Competition. TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY ASAP: You will receive detailed feedback on your performances from professionals. You will receive a Cash Prize if you win first Read more »

Traditions and “Traditions!”

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Harmony 2 Tradition  - Dr. Brown

Yes, there are traditions, and then there are…“traditions.” What many people do not know about Maranatha’s collegiate musicians is that they use their creative juices in many other venues in addition to music (but as you will see from the pics, they probably better not change their majors to interior Read more »

Music Students Enthused by MSO

by October 24, 2012
MSO Attendance

One of unique aspects of Maranatha’s music department is the close proximity of the campus to institutions such as the Milwaukee Symphony, Madison Symphony, and Chicago Symphony, making frequent attendance to outstanding concerts possible. Recently, sixteen music students, Sherry Trainer (Music Department Administrative Assistant) and David Ledgerwood (Music Department Chair) Read more »

Booming 2012 Music and Drama Camp Off to Great Start

by July 17, 2012
Camp Assembly 2012

With well over 200 campers, sponsors, and camp staff, Maranatha Music and Drama Camp has more participants than ever before, and we are so pleased that many Maranatha music alumni are in attendance either as camp staff and/or sponsors.This year we have campers in attendance from Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Read more »

Watch Rosove Coach Lancaster in Masterclass

by March 17, 2012
Micah Lancaster

Maranatha musicians attend, perform, and critique performances at weekly instrument-specific repertoire classes. Maranatha’s repertoire classes typically include performing in master classes given by area professionals, attending open rehearsals for the Madison symphony, attending chamber music concerts, having discussions after viewing historic performances, and sightreading literature. Watch as adjunct instructor, Mr. Read more »

Forward and Up – Alexander Technique

by February 26, 2012
ForwardUp

Forward and Up “Forward and up!” These words give more than a direction. These words describe a state of mind. Dr. Laura Medesky challenged many students and faculty in Maranatha’s Music Department during a specialized workshop given on campus. The Alexander Technique provides a way to develop more awareness and Read more »