Music
MVNU invites community to be involved in Messiah
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Choral Union is beginning preparation for the 55th annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at 7 p.m. MVNU is pleased to invite community members to sing with the students in this traditional performance. Unless you are a returning participant, interested singers should…
Read MoreMVNU Community Music School classes eligible for ACE funding
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — The MVNU Community Music School is proud to announce its classes and ensembles are eligible for the Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Saving Account. The ACE program provides funds, up to $1,000 per child, to parents or guardians to use on various enrichment and educational activities to make up for…
Read MoreMVNU Goliards to sing at Quarry Chapel
Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Goliards Chamber Choir will present a spring concert on Saturday, April 22, at 11 a.m., in the Quarry Chapel, 10930 Quarry Road, Gambier, Ohio. The concert is free and open to the public.
Read MoreMVNU ensembles perform April 29
The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present the final concert of the year on Saturday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
Read MoreMVNU instrumental ensembles to perform March 28
The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present a spring instrumental ensembles concert on Tuesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m., in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. The concert will feature the Jazz Band, Dixieland Septet, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
Read MoreSable and Holt team up to present music of Blossom Dearie
The incredible music of Blossom Dearie will be coming to Mount Vernon Nazarene University in the “They Say It’s Spring” concert featuring Sharon Sable and Joe Holt.
Read MoreMusic scholarship recipients featured in recital
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (February 13, 2023) — Talented musicians and vocal performers will be featured during Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s music scholarship recipient’s recital on Feb. 21. The concert will feature several instrumental and vocal performances and will include a variety of musical styles. The public is invited to attend this free event beginning at…
Read MoreMVNU instrumental ensembles to perform
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (October 19, 2022) — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University will present a fall instrumental ensembles concert on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 1 p.m. in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium. The community is invited to attend this free event. The concert will feature the MVNU Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Jazz…
Read MoreMusic Department to present spring concert at Ariel-Foundation Park
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (April 18, 2022) —The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University is excited to return to the Schnormeier Event Center at Ariel-Foundation Park for a concert performance on Saturday, April 23, at 3 p.m. The concert will include a wide variety of music featuring the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Flute Choir, Jazz Band,…
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