Torch, Spring 1986

Band to Chicago The Christian Instrumental Directors Association has invited the Cedarville Symphonic Band to present a concert at their annual conference in Chicago in March. Michael P . DiCuirci, Director, and Dr . Charles Clevenger, Narrator for the concert , will accompany the 80-member band. CIDA is composed of several hundred instrumental musicians who minister in churches, public and Christian schools , and colleges across the nation . According to DiCuirci , the Symphonic Band was one of five selected from a field of 30 applicants for the honor. CIDA based their selection on a resume , an audition tape, and the recommendations by a number of noted conductors. By their invitation , CIDA recognized the Symphonic Band as one of the outstanding small Christian college bands in the nation. On the way to the CIDA conference in Chicago , the band will perform a concert on Thursday evening , March 6 , at the Bethesda Baptist Church, Brownsburg , Indiana. In past years the Symphonic Band has performed at the Ohio Music Educators Conference , the College Band Directors Meeting , and "Baptist Fundamentalism 1984" in Washington , D.C. A typical year 's schedule for the band includes PRISM, Christian Band Conference , Pops Concert , band tour , and Memorial Day concert, in addition to a major concert each quarter. Guest conductors have included Dr . George Wilson (lnterlochen Music Camp), George Strombeck (Deerfield, Illinois) , Dr. Joe Parker (Asbury College) , and Jim Curnow (University of Ill inois). DiCuirci says , "As the College has grown and prospered, so have we [Symphoni c Band]. And we eagerly anticipate the challenges and opportunities of this year. " 100 CEDARVILLE COLLEGE 1 8 8 7 1 9 8 7 On January 26 , 1987 , Cedarville College will begin a six-month Celebration of its 100 years in Christian higher education. On that date in 1887 Cedarville College was chartered by the State of Ohio. The Reformed Presbyterian founders had envisioned a college which would offer young people a quality Christian education and would prepare them for future ministries . The purpose of Cedarville College remains the same today and , throughout the Centennial Celebration, Cedarville will reaffirm its commitment to this purpose. Many of the activities for the Celebration are already in place . A centennial convocation service will be held on January 26, followed later that day by a special concert presented by the acclaimed piano duo Nielson and Young . The concert will feature the premiere of a work written specifically for the Celebration by Ovid Young and performed ·with the Chorale and the Symphonic Band. A week in February will be devoted to celebrating academics and the liberal arts by recognizing the achievements of Cedarville graduates and other Chri stians in academia, business, politics , and other areas . Cedar Weekend, one of the oldest traditions of the college , is held the first weekend of May and will feature many 1OOth year activities for students, parents , alumni, and friends . The Commencement activities in June will also focus on the Celebration theme. Homecoming 1987 , rather than focusing on the past , will look to the future. This two-day affair will celebrate the opportunities available not only to Cedarville students, but also to all Christians. Former Drama Director Miriam Maddox and David Robey , Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Drama Director, are writing a "historic pageant" which they promise will be the greatest drama production in Cedarville's history. Closing out Homecoming and the Centennial will be the dedication of the new Library, the first step into Cedarville ' s second century . The College wants to share its Celebration with alumni and friends . Plan now to attend the festivities during 1987 and JOm us in praising God for His blessings to , and new opportunities for , Cedarville College . 15