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Humanities Intern Spotlight: Emily Wilson

��ԭ�� — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 21:49:12 +0000

This spring semester, MBU senior Humanities major/Dramatic Productions minor Emily Wilson has immersed herself in an internship with Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, a faith-based theater in Medinah, Illinois. Emily specifically changed her major to humanities because it offered an internship and flexibility to choose a minor. Though she has had opportunities to work on stage crew, act in plays, and direct a one-act play, internship offers experience to see theory in tangible operation on a professional level. in a recent episode of From the Wings, Overshadowed artistic producer Reba Hervas interviewed Emily. In a lively exchange, she asked, “Why theater?” “Where would your life be without theater?” Anticipating positive feedback, she also asked Emily to identify beneficial aspects of the internship. Catch Emily’s interview below!

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The Value of ��ԭ�� Touring Groups

��ԭ�� — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:11:58 +0000

One of the unique opportunities for ��ԭ�� students is the chance to travel with a music group on tour. For many students, this trip is a highlight of their college experience. However, the ��ԭ�� touring experience extends past good memories. In addition to the friends made and memories had, the opportunity to tour with a music group gives students ministry skills that can be used for a lifetime. Through touring, students develop leadership skills, experience hands-on ministry opportunities, and make lifelong friends. Leadership Skills Traveling with a ��ԭ�� group gives students life and leadership skills that they will carry throughout their lives. Each touring group assigns its members to specific roles during the trip. Sam Robertson, this year’s band president and a former Praisemen tour member, said that he has learned good people skills from touring such as how to “love properly and put others first.” From his leadership position he learned that “leadership is not necessarily telling other people what to do, it’s you doing the right thing.” He also notes that touring helped him to develop flexibility when plans change. “You just have to learn to roll with it.” Dr. Brown, the director of MBU’s Madrigal Choir and […]

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Aria Saunders to Join Applied Science Department

��ԭ�� — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:09:08 +0000

Aria Saunders is poised to join MBU’s faculty for Fall 2024, where she will fill a vital role in the Applied Science Department, specifically focusing on Physical Science-related coursework. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Colorado, where she graduated at the top of her class, Saunders brings a wealth of academic knowledge and practical experience to her new role. Previously serving as a Teaching Assistant and Research Coordinator at the University of Colorado, specializing in Biomechanics, she has also contributed to the field through her published work on hypoglycemia treatments. Her expertise extends to areas such as Biomechanics and Physiology, which will undoubtedly enrich MBU’s Exercise Science program. She additionally has a testimony of excellence and commitment to ministry as a longtime member of Arvada Baptist Church in Arvada, Colorado, where she has served in the music ministry and with the youth group. Aria graduated from High School at Beth Eden Baptist School in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. MBU is blessed to welcome Aria Saunders to its faculty team.

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Jodi Faithfull to Lead Exercise Science Program

��ԭ�� — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:58:52 +0000

Athletic Performance Coach Jodi Faithfull is set to join MBU’s Science faculty this Fall ‘24.

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Music Alumni Ray and Kovach Minister in Brazil

��ԭ�� — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 21:19:23 +0000

Mia Ray and Loni Kovach recently took a mission trip to Brazil to present concerts of classical and sacred music at churches and schools. Ray graduated from ��ԭ�� in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music with concentrations in Arranging and Piano Pedagogy. After graduation, she taught kindergarten through twelfth grade music at a Christian school in Indiana before being accepted into graduate school. This fall, she will begin her second year at Butler University, pursuing a graduate degree in Music Composition. Kovach graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Piano Pedagogy. For the past three years, she has been teaching piano and voice at Rogers School of Music in Rogers, Minnesota. This summer, Ray and Kovach spent 10 days in Brazil, where they worked alongside a missionary family and played and sang at a church plant in Presidente Prudente. The missionaries set up many opportunities for them to perform both classical and sacred music, including a classical arts concert at a Catholic school in Osvaldo Cruz. Ray recalls the eternal impact of this opportunity: “We were allowed to invite these students to a concert at the church the next day. We pray that God […]

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Alumnus Nathan Brewer Completes Master of Music Education

��ԭ�� — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:26:55 +0000

MBU alumnus Nathan Brewer (’15) recently completed a Master of Arts in Music Education program at San Francisco State University. After graduating from ��ԭ��, Brewer began teaching music full-time at San Francisco Christian School and directing the music at Calvary Baptist Church. “Upon completing my 198 credits at ��ԭ��, I did not envision myself pursuing further higher education,” Brewer writes. However, his experience with the San Francisco State University’s Wind Ensemble changed his mind. “Shortly after beginning my job in San Francisco, I became involved with the SF State Wind Ensemble to continue making music with others while sharpening my clarinet playing,” Brewer recalls. “The positive experience I had there as a community member, the short fifteen-minute commute, and the reasonable cost all nudged me to begin considering higher education again.” After teaching full-time for two years and prayerfully considering additional studies, Brewer decided to begin working towards a master’s degree. He will always be thankful for the SF State Wind Ensemble: “I have performed with them as a community member and then as a student, and I plan to continue performing with them as an alumnus.” In partial fulfillment of the requirements for his master’s degree, Brewer researched, wrote, […]

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Collaboration Theme Enlivens Music Prep Recitals

��ԭ�� — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:57:59 +0000

A mother-daughter duet, a fun piano piece with the rest of the family playing percussion, a string quintet – and more! Collaboration was the theme of Music Prep recitals this semester, and students rose to the challenge of brainstorming unique ideas and then putting everything together. “The collaboration theme was highly motivating for my son,” comments Sharon Anderson. “He greatly enjoyed each part of it, from handing out everyone’s music to organizing the practices to coaching younger siblings who were also participating. The experience of playing together gave my children a newfound appreciation for the joy of making music as a family!” Collaborating with others not only makes music more enjoyable, as Mrs. Anderson observed, but it also teaches patience and active listening skills, as everyone involved needs to listen to others’ parts in addition to their own. Dr. Jane Brotski was asked to collaborate with her daughter at the last minute, learning these skills at warp-speed: “Sofia was excited to collaborate her piano piece with a friend who is also a percussionist. Unfortunately, a week prior to the event, her friend realized she could not make the recital. I was asked to step in and accompany Sofia playing 4 […]

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Alumna Annelies Harmon Completes Master of Music Education

��ԭ�� — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:40:29 +0000

Congratulations to Annelies Harmon (’13) on completing her master’s degree in Music Education! Harmon graduated from MBU with a bachelor’s degree in Music Education and, following the advice of ��ԭ�� faculty, gained several years of teaching experience before pursuing graduate studies at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. While a student at MBU, Harmon completed her semester of student teaching at her high school alma mater, Fourth Baptist Christian School of Plymouth, MN. Following her internship, she began teaching private music lessons, general music, and elementary chimes at the school. Throughout the years she added elementary choir, a junior and senior high handbell group, vocal coaching, accompanying, and elementary Spanish to her teaching position. Despite her busy schedule, Harmon is never too busy to see the eternal rewards of her ministry: “It has been a joy to see God’s work in students’ lives as they grow through our K-12 school.” Graduate school has always been on Harmon’s radar: “Several ��ԭ�� professors advised education majors to gain a few years of teaching experience before pursuing graduate studies. In so doing, we would gain a deeper appreciation for our field and knowledge of our strengths and weaknesses.” After teaching for 3 […]

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2019 Music Scholarship Recipients

��ԭ�� — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 02:42:48 +0000

2019 Music Scholarship Recipients The MBU Music Department is pleased to award scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year to four well-deserving students. Justin Bachmann received the Elmer F. Brown, Jr. Memorial Music Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a student with a music major who exhibits good Christian character and is active in Christian service. The student must evidence a sincere love for Christ, show desire to uphold godly, conservative music standards, and demonstrate excellence in his/her music practice and performance. Justin is a young man of character with a heart for ministry, and his voice instructor Dean Kurtz comments on both of these aspects: “Justin has been a special blessing to work with over the last three years. His heart for the Lord and for music ministry makes our time together in the studio more than just satisfying musically but also refreshing spiritually. I am looking forward to seeing how God is going to use him for His glory as he continues his training to serve Christ and His church in the future.” Senior piano performance and pedagogy major Grace Betry was awarded this year’s Fine Arts Music Scholarship. The scholarship is presented to a […]

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Networking: The Key to a Thriving Community

��ԭ�� — Mon, 27 May 2019 19:40:31 +0000

In any community, each member must contribute to the group in order for the community to thrive. The same principle applies to the world of music, creating a need for networking among musicians to bring knowledge, experience, and fresh ideas to the table. Several of MBU’s music faculty weighed in on this topic, bringing their experience to bear on the questions below. Why is networking important? “Networking permits us the opportunity to learn from others in our field,” says Dr. David Ledgerwood. String instructor Lewis Rosove elaborated on that statement, noting that getting new ideas from his colleagues is “vitally important” for him, especially since most of the students in his studio play an instrument different from Rosove’s own primary instrument: “It’s important for me to hear people that do play the literature, and how they go about it, because they may give me fresh ideas.” Mrs. Ruth Brown adds that networking allows teachers to keep fresh ideas in front of current and potential students, increasing both retention and admission of music students. What are specific benefits of networking? Piano instructor June Brus expressed some of her thoughts: “The sharing of ideas, problems, and discoveries helps […]

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