Approximately 40 people gathered in Burckart Hall to listen to several high schoolers competitively perform classical repertoire at Maranatha’s second annual High School Piano Competition. We are pleased to announce the winners as follows: The first place winner of the $100 cash award and solo performance at Great Lakes Music Festival is Bethany Wright (pictured [Continue Reading...]
If you play the piano and are in Grades 9-12, you have the opportunity to win cash at Maranatha’s High School Piano Competition. TOP REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY ASAP: You will receive detailed feedback on your performances from professionals. You will receive a Cash Prize if you win first or second. You will have [Continue Reading...]
2012 Concerto Contest: During the fall semester, Maranatha’s Music Department hosts a concerto contest for interested and qualifying student musicians. Concerto contestants prepare a memorized movement of a concerto from the Classical period limited to 15 minutes (other selections must receive approval by the Concerto Committee). Dr. Michelle Clater points out that this particular concerto [Continue Reading...]
One of the many benefits of Maranatha’s Piano Pedagogy Major involves teaching in Maranatha Piano Prep School. Maranatha pedagogy students are paid to teach private lessons, ensembles, theory classes, and early childhood classes in the prep school for three years before graduating. During these three years, the teachers also learn how to prepare their students [Continue Reading...]