Wittenberg University Hosts Annual German Language Epiphany Service Jan. 6
Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University’s annual German Language Epiphany Service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, in historic Weaver Chapel. Pre-service music begins at 7:15 p.m. The service, a campus tradition since 1985, brings the Christmas season to a close. The service is conducted entirely in German and uses a format from [...]
Wittenberg Music Department Releases Second iPhone App
December 18, 2012
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Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University has released a music app for iPhone and iPod touch, its second in three years. The new app, called InTune, was approved by Apple earlier this month. InTune develops and tests users’ ability to hear very close music pitches. The app was created through collaborative effort led by Professor of [...]
Wittenberg Music Professor Teaches, Performs On Tour Of China
December 13, 2012
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Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg Associate Professor of Music Christopher Durrenberger recently spread his love of piano and his university to students at three of the eight major conservatories in China during a three-week tour of the world’s most populous country. Durrenberger taught masterclasses and performed lecture recitals at the Shenyang, Tianjin and Wuhan conservatories, working [...]
Wittenberg Center For Musical Development Announces Winter Classes
December 11, 2012
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Springfield, Ohio – The Wittenberg University Center for Musical Development (CMD) announces its winter 2013 music enrichment opportunities for children and adults. Pre-registration is underway, and pricing includes registration fees. Acoustic Guitar Ensemble requires that students can read music and are playing at an intermediate level of skill. Students will learn to play lead, harmonies [...]
Wittenberg Students Earn Research Awards At Regional Geography Conference
December 10, 2012
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Springfield, Ohio – Three Wittenberg students were recognized for excellence in an undergraduate poster and paper competition at a joint meeting of the East Lakes and West Lakes Divisions of the American Association of Geography at Northern Illinois University in October. Alec Biehl, class of 2014 from Medina, Ohio, Daniel Tuke, class of 2014 from [...]
Wittenberg Student Peace Alliance Recognized By Student Senate
December 3, 2012
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Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University’s Office of Student Involvement encourages students to participate in organizations and programs that reflect their interests as a foundation for leadership opportunities and a broader college experience, a message five students who share a common interest in promoting peace have taken to heart. Surprised to learn that Wittenberg did not [...]
2012-13 Wittenberg Series Continues With Annual Lessons And Carols For Advent And Christmas
Springfield, Ohio – The 2012-13 Wittenberg Series continues at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 7, with the annual Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas service at Wittenberg University’s Weaver Chapel. The event is free and open to the public, with pre-service music starting at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by more than 125 musicians, [...]
Wittenberg University Hosts 31st Annual Community Messiah Sing
Springfield, Ohio – Wittenberg University will host the 31st annual Community Sing of George Friedrich Handel’s Messiah at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in Weaver Chapel. The concert, in which the audience is the chorus, is sponsored by Wittenberg’s Department of Music. Soloists for the performance include April Bennett, soprano, Rachael Boezi, mezzo-soprano, Jason Heister, [...]
Wittenberg’s Upward Bound Program Accepting Applications For 2013
November 26, 2012
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Springfield, Ohio – The Wittenberg University Upward Bound Program is accepting applications for new students. Upward Bound works to stimulate interest in college among students of low-income families or families in which there is little history of college study. The program provides role models of college-educated students and academic assistance to prepare participants for the [...]
Wittenberg Choir Participates In Innovative Christmas Concert Series In Dayton
Springfield, Ohio – The widely acclaimed Wittenberg Choir, directed by Associate Professor of Music Adam Jonathan Con, will participate in a special series of Christmas concerts titled “Traditions” with the United States Air Force Band of Flight (USAFBF) and MUSICA!, Dayton’s Professional Chamber Choir, Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Dayton Masonic Center. The performances are [...]