Inspire, Fall 1991

LifeInTheKeyOfC RODGERS FAMILY SHARES MUSICAL TALENT FP rofessors Jerry and Kathy Rodgers ministered at the Muskoka Baptist Conference in Huntsville, Ontario, July 27-August 3. Joining speaker Dr.David Jeremiah '63, the Rodgers and their daughters, Theresa, 19, and Lori, 18, provided special music, song leading, and a concert. Before coming to Cedarville in 1990, Jerry was with the Disney World orchestra and band,the Akron Symphony,and for 20 years was with "The President's Own" Marine Band. Kathy played for the Akron, Alexandria, and Prince William symphonies. She has also taught in the public and Christian school settings. ANDERSON FAMILY MINISTERS IN CHINA yle '70 and Connie(Clark '73) Anderson and their children, Lori and Eric, along with Myron Youngman '76, Ruthie Fareno '83, and Ruthie's friend Theresa Boyes, traveled to China for more than a month of musical and educational experiences. This cross-cultural exchange of classical, contemporary, and sacred music with the Chinese people gave the team the opportunity to talk and share with many. Their time in China also included performing for the Fel- lowship,a group of English-speaking foreigners in China. The average attendance on Sunday was 300. Besides their hard work, the team enjoyed seeing the magnificent sights of Beijing and Shanghai. CONDUCTING THE CLASSICS arryl Miller '71 is an independent project consultant in Nashville, Tennessee. He also presents music workshops across the country. From 1985 to 1990 he was admin- istrator of the Music Department and associate organist at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauder- dale, Florida. Darryl played the organ, accompa- nied at the piano, chaired the annual Church Music Explosion, and conducted the handbell program. He also developed and directed the Coral Ridge School of the Arts, directed the annual Vesper Organ Recital Series, and appeared in Concert Series events. He presented church music work- shops, organ and lecture recitals, and accompanied choirs and soloists throughout the United States, in Europe,and in Canada. Darryl and his wife, Susan, have a daughter. MUSIC FACULTY PERFORM IN CANADA Michael DiCuirci Charles Clevenger flp rofessors Michael DiCuirci and Charles Clevenger traveled to Huntsville, Ontario Muskoka Baptist Conference to provide concerts for a week-long session ofcamp. This resort-like facility is located 2 1/ 2 hours north ofToronto and is attended by ap- proximately 800 Canadians and Americans each week. DiCuirci led music and performed many arrangements on a variety of brass instruments while Clevenger accompanied and performed on the piano. They were joined by Jim '86 and Eileen (Friesen '88) Unger who added vocal and flute to the versatile "quar- tet." The group performed twice daily and ended their stay with a concert. Mr. DiCuirci recapped the week as most exciting. "The celebration of both Canada Day (July 1)and Independence Day(July 4)in one week was a thrill!" DRAMA TEAM USES TALENTS OVERSEAS Gary Barker'86 and Faith Linn'83 in a scene from The Rainmaker. hree Cedarville College alumni and sixteen Cedarville College students joined in January to form a drama team that toured China during the month of June. Myron Youngman '76 used his creative abilities to put the programs together and plan the trip. Faith Linn '83 assisted Myron in compiling literature and music and also performed in the programs. Faith's M.A. in theatre arts and experience in professional theatre were assets to the team. The group also welcomed Gary Barker'86 who has been teaching in the Theatre Department of Emporia State University (Kansas) since com- pleting his M.F.A. in acting. In addition to his performance responsibili- ties, Gary also directed many of the students in their scenes. While in China,the team performed their programs about love and hope in several universities where they were warmly received by the students.