Kara Burgess’s recital was prepared under the direction of Mrs. June Brus and is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements of a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy. Piano Sonata, No. 2, “Concord Sonata” IV. Alcotts by Charles Ives Each movement in the Concord Read more »
Maranatha music degree students attend, perform, and critique performances at weekly instrument-specific repertoire classes. These repertoire classes 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 Jessica Garrison Read more »
Susie Ferris Yuen earned her B.S. in Music Education at Maranatha in 2006. She is married to James Yuen who is the College Pastor and IT Manager at Tri-City Baptist Church in Chandler, AZ. Their daughter, Ariana Hope, was born August 3, 2012. What did you have to do Read more »
From left, Annelies Harmon (Music Ed), Melissa Aurand Haese (Piano Pedagogy), Kara Burgess (Piano Pedagogy), Jessica Garrison (Piano Pedagogy), and Savannah Bungert (Music Ed) receive their certificates from department chair, Dr. David Ledgerwood. Five Maranatha music students completed a rigorous course of study and an extended early Read more »
One of the many benefits of Maranatha’s Piano Pedagogy Major involves teaching in Maranatha Piano Prep School. Maranatha pedagogy students are paid to teach private lessons, ensembles, theory classes, and early childhood classes in the prep school for three years before graduating. During these three years, the teachers also learn Read more »