Inspire, Fall 1996

eloping essional Piano hers he Cedarville Music Department's distinctive degree in keyboard pedagogy has attracted considerable attention locally and nationally as growing numbers ofstudents aspire to teach piano professionally. Initiated in 1990,this comprehensive program includes core music courses in theory, history,conducting,and ensembles along with specialized courses in studio business practices, electronic keyboard technology, piano repertoire,and a yearly survey ofteaching methods and materials. Each pedagogy student receives a wealth of hands-on teaching experiences under the supervision of professors Connie Anderson and Phyllis Warner,both of whom have master's degrees and a combined total ofover fifty years teaching experience. One-fourth ofa pedagogy major's senior recital is devoted to showcasing the accomplishments of his or her own students. Cedarville's graduates in this field have successfully established large professional studios in several states and have been recognized by music teachers organizations. Both faculty and graduates have written articles appearing in the national periodical, Keyboard Companion. For further information regarding this pacesetting program, please contact the Department of Music at 937-766-7728. Music Fucalt Expands r. Mark Spencer,assistant professor of vocal music since 1993,earned his bachelor of < arts from Judson College and his graduate degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He currently sings with the Dayton Bach Society and has performed with the Ohio Lyric Theatre. Among his experiences have been invitations to sing a role in a Menotti children's opera with the Singapore Symphony and to sing the national anthem in Dodger Stadium. Joining the faculty in September 1995, assistant professor of piano Dr.John Mortensen primarily instructs piano performance majors. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan,as well as a master's degree and a doctor of musical arts in piano performance and literature from the University of Maryland at College Park.In May 1995, John was invited to perform in a prestigious concert series in the Phillips' Collection,a private art museum in Washington,D.C.The concert series was broadcast on radio to an audience of nearly 75,000. Dr. Vernon Whaley,associate professor of church music and the most recent addition to Cedarville's music faculty,came to Cedarville in November 1995. A published author, arranger, and composer,he is rapidly establishing himself as a dynamic worship leader and effective conference speaker. He is also president of Integra Music Group in Nashville,Tennessee, which arranges and publishes classical literature such as Messiah and Elijah for young voices. Alumni, Join The Chorus! he Cedarville College Oratorio Chorus invites all alumni to return to The 'Ville to perform at a "Messiah Sing-along"on Sunday,December 8,at 3 p.m. in The Ministry Center. For this interactive event,a college orchestra will appear on stage along with soloists from the Cedarville College students,faculty,and alumni. Messiah choruses will be performed by YOU,the audience! That's right! Alumni,along with current students,faculty,staff, and community folk will bring their music,sit in sections according to voice part,and perform the choruses! If you do not own a copy of Messiah, borrow one from a friend or purchase one at the door for $7.50. There will be no admission charged for the event. The Oratorio Chorus will also perform a solo piece and lead everyone in a Christmas carol warm-up.Come to sing,follow along, orjust be blessed by listening. What a great way to relive your college experience and to begin the Christmas season! Choraland instrumentalensembles provide numerous performing opportunities on and offcampus,including abundant opportunities to minister in local churches. Concert Chorale has a membership of55 select voices. Repertoire is chosen from a wide spectrum of musical styles,including choral masterpieces,sacred classics,anthems, spirituals, and tasteful contemporary works.The Chorale ministered in churches and schools in the Czech Republic on two tours. Men's Glee Club has a membership of40 voices,selected by audition. Literature includes traditional sacred and secular music from the Renaissance throughout the twentieth century. In 1993,they were invited to sing the national anthem to open a baseball game at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati,Ohio. Women's Choir consists of50 treble voices,selected by audition. Repertoire embraces all historical periods and styles with performances on campus,in schools,churches,and civic meetings. Oratorio Chorus is composed ofapproximately 100 mixed voices. Active during the fall quarter ofeach academic year,the group presents a major choral work early in December. Handel's Messiah is performed every third year. Recent repertoire has included Mendelssohn's St. Paul,J.S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio,and John Rutter's Gloria. Jubilate is a new vocal ensemble devoted to praising God through song in a church setting. This choral ministry choir performs a broad range ofsacred literature,from the music ofthe early church to heart-warming gospel favorites. Brass Choir consists of20-25 select members.It performs concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir literature. International tours have taken them to Israel and Canada. Symphonic Band is composed ofapproximately 80 members,selected by audition. Performing quality band literature, the band appears in concert under the baton ofsuch guest conductors as Jim Curnow,George Strombeck,and George Wilson.The band ministered in churches in Michigan during the 1995 spring break. Lab Band has a membership ofapproximately 16 musicians,selected by audition.The group performs Big Band music that spans the thirties and forties and present day arrangements.The band recently performed in the historic opera house in Cedarville. String Choir is composed ofapproximately 20string players selected by audition.The group performs challenging,high quality string literature in concerts on campus and has opportunities to minister in local churches. The Department OfMusic: Promoting The Musical Arts ur purpose in the Cedarville College Department of Music is to help develop an appreciation and understanding ofthe musical arts consistent with a biblical worldview.The department seeks to help students gain an understanding ofthe responsibility ofstewardship that is placed upon those to whom God has given musical talents. Music faculty should have one footfirmly planted inside the institution and one foot outside in the professional arena; most of us are,in fact, performing artists or clinicians. Because we live in two worlds,so to speak,we feel pulled in two different directions. Frankly,there is more money to be made in performance,but the thing that keeps us teaching is the ministry of discipleship we have with students—multiplying our effectiveness by reproducing ourselves in the lives ofour students. The way we teach music is a direct continuation ofthe original university concept: the magister (master teacher)imparts the art and craft of music to the discipulus (student-disciple)in a relationship more akin to an apprenticeship than it is to the classroom method.It is a very special application ofthe Great Commission,to make individual disciples and model the Christian life before them. The Cedarville College music faculty, programs,and facilities reflect a desire to be the very best possible for the glory ofGod.The results speak for themselves: a continuing tradition ofexcellence in Christian higher education as evidenced by distinguished graduates serving as professional educators, church musicians, performers, composers,arrangers,accompanists, studio teachers,as well as in the music industry. Seated:Dr. David Matson '60, Dr.James Colman, Michael DiCuirci Standing:Dr. Mark Spencer,Dr.John Mortensen, Charles Pagnard,Dr. Charles Clevenger, Dr. Lyle Anderson '70 Notpictured:Dr. Vernon Whaley