By Rebecca Hay, Alex Miller, Jude Morris, McKenzie Lux
Olivet Nazarene University has many options for the musically inclined students including multiple choirs and instrumental ensembles. Two of those ensembles are Orpheus choir and the Orchestra. Being part of a musical ensemble brings both a sense of community and belonging. Most students who are involved with some type of musical ensemble here at Olivet would say that all people should give it a try. Music brings people together better than most things in this world. And even if you don’t think you have a musical talent, you probably do. You just need some talented people to bring it out of you.
The Art of Conducting
Dr. Neal Woodruff is the conductor of Orchestra and Concert Singers here at Olivet Nazarene University. Dr. Woodruff began his work here at Olivet in 2000. He teaches a wide variety of music courses including church music, applied conducting and opera/music theater just to name a few. I interviewed Dr. Woodruff and asked him about…
Orchestra and opportunities
Student involvement in Orchestra Orchestra has numerous of performances each year, but the most well-known is likely Sounds of the Season. This event is open to the public. The performances are almost immediately sold out once tickets are available. For those who miss it, they can stream it here. For further information about the director read…
Orpheus Alumni Highlight
“Join choir. Sing always.” Andrew moore – Orpheus choir alum 2010-2015 The history of Orpheus Choir at Olivet is not only rich with experiences, but it is also rich with people. Orpheus would not be a choir if it were not for the people in it. Throughout the years, Orpheus has housed hundreds of members.…
The History of Orpheus Choir
Orpheus Origins and Directors Only four directors have presided over Orpheus Choir: Walter Larsen, Naomi Larsen, George Dunbar, and Jeff Bell. When Walter Larsen created the group in 1932, he combined the Men’s Glee Club and the Women’s Glee Club into Orpheus Choir. Following this merge, there were a total of 17 students in the…
This project was created by Jude Morris, Alex Miller, Rebecca Hay, and McKenzie Lux as part of a final project for the multimedia storytelling class at Olivet Nazarene University.
