Maestros of Ministry: Their Legacy in the Department of Music and Worship

18  |  MAESTROS of MINI STRY Gabrieli Festivals. He invited groups from Wittenberg, Wright State, University of Cincinnati, and The Ohio State University to join. Cedarville brass players saw the level of performance from these schools, especially the larger ones, and within a few years, rose to the occa- sion and performed as well as, if not better than, the other groups. Additionally, the Brass Choir expanded its touring as the group traveled to Israel, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, France, Greece, and Australia for overseas ministries. This was a great encouragement to Cedar- ville’s music majors and brought wider acclaim to Cedar- ville’s growing reputation of excellence in education. As he took the helm of the University Orchestra, his goal was to bring the orchestra to a level of perfor- mance whereby they could perform entire sympho- nies. He reached this goal with the help of Chair Steven Winteregg before passing on the baton to the next maestro of the orchestra in 2008. He recalls after a performance of Beethoven’s Symphonies No. 3 and No. 5: “You could see there were a couple of violin players who had tears in their eyes.” Because of Pagnard’s efforts with the Orchestra, the numbers, confidence, and skill of the ensemble grew, affording them the ability to perform other full works. The intentionality in every rehearsal and every class of “working out what God has given us in a joyful, produc- tive, and artful manner” allowed Pagnard to be an exem- plary instructor bringing his students to a higher level than they ever believed possible. The joy of the Lord is truly Professor Pagnard’s strength, and he has modeled that for many of his students over his blessed forty-year service at Cedarville. For many grateful alums, the joy of the Lord is also their strength. Although Pagnard initially joined Cedarville to build up the instrumental side of the Music Department, he eventually became an instrument himself, a catalyst for change. Pagnard’s vision of a high level of skill and musicianship coupled with an unwav- ering love for God and music allowed his time in the Department to be exceptionally fruitful. From his efforts in areas of recruitment to his effective ensemble leader- ship, Pagnard has served with gusto, with joy, and with the intentionality of viewing his service as his steward- ship before the Lord.