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MVNU Music Department to host Christmas Festival
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with the biennial Christmas Festival on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7:15 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. Join us in celebrating the reason for the season with a night of festive music and holiday cheer for…
Read MoreMount Vernon Nazarene University receives Ohio EPA grant for water bottle filling stations
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce that it’s a proud 2024 recipient of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Recycling and Litter Prevention Grant. This grant is part of Ohio EPA’s waste management initiative in keeping America beautiful. MVNU echoes the goal of the initiative with an ongoing commitment to…
Read MoreMVNU to host OMEA District 10 Honors Bands
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is proud to host the 2024 Ohio Music Education Association District 10 Honors Bands on Saturday, Dec 7. The day will include a morning of instruction for both bands and will culminate with a concert at 3:30 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free…
Read MoreMVNU honors two alumni with dedications
Two selected Mount Vernon Nazarene University alumni were honored during Homecoming Festivities. Mary Beth Bird (’84) and Melissa (Prater) Rex (’99) were both remembered in separate dedications on Saturday.
Read MoreMVNU Theatre presents a twist on bedtime stories
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is thrilled to present Bedtime Stories: As Told by Dad (Who Messed Them Up), written by Ed Monk, with performances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. in the Thorne Performance Hall of R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center.
Read MoreAnnual Homecoming Concert to feature talented MVNU musicians
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will perform the annual Homecoming Concert on Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert will feature an array of inspiring and entertaining music by the Symphonic Wind Ensemble,…
Read MoreSchnormeier Gallery showcasing “Coloring My Resiliency”
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Schnormeier Gallery is pleased to present “Coloring My Resiliency,” featuring the artwork of MVNU alumnus Kimberly Rhyan and artist Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart. The exhibition is on display through Nov. 21. A Gallery Talk will be held Friday, Nov. 8, at 5 p.m. with a reception to…
Read MoreMVNU to host Honors Choir Festival
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to announce that it will host the 2024 Ohio Music Education Association District 10 Honors Choir Festival on Saturday, Nov. 2. This prestigious event will bring together talented young vocalists from Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morrow, and Richland Counties, representing 32 participating schools.…
Read MoreMVNU to host joint vocal concert
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Una Voce Chamber Ensemble (formerly known as the Goliards) will host a concert featuring three select high school choirs on Tuesday, October 15, at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium and is free and open to the public. The concert will…
Read MoreMVNU instrumental ensembles to perform
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Music Department will present a fall instrumental ensembles concert on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium. This free event is open to the community. The concert will kick off with the MVNU Jazz Band performing a moderate swing piece by Lennie…
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