MVNU Music Department

10/10/2026

Fall 2026 Instrumental Ensembles Concert

10/05/2026

Congratulations to senior music major Tavenner for winning 1st place in the Knox Symphony Young Artist competition. She will perform with the orchestra next February.

09/30/2026

MOUNT VERNON — The Music Department at Mount Vernon Nazarene University invites the community to an afternoon of engaging music performed by MVNU’s instrumental ensembles. Featuring the talents of both students and community members, the free concert will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. ...

09/06/2026

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

MUSIC GROUPS IN THE MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT
All the MVNU Music Department music ensembles (choral and instrumental) are open to the entire student body. CHORAL GROUPS include Collegians Chorale, Treble Singers Women’s Choir and Una Voce Chamber Choir. CHOIR AUDITIONS happen Sunday afternoon, August 30 as part of New Student Institute. This is open to ALL students (new and returning) regardless of major. Signups and instructions for the choral auditions can be found at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B44A5AC28A5FB6-65034653-mvnu #/ Contact Dr. Bob Tocheff at [email protected] with questions.

The INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS do not have auditions, and offer excellent opportunities to play in outstanding groups such as Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Flute Choir, String Ensemble and Pep Band. Contact Dr. John Packard at [email protected] with questions. And it is possible to participate in both choral and instrumental groups.
Don't miss out on this excellent way to connect in meaningful ways for both musical and ministry opportunities.

06/18/2026

The music department is looking for a piano accompanist for choir rehearsals and performances for the upcoming year. Rehearsals are Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:40-5:40pm with the potential for Wednesday rehearsals as well. Please contact John Packard ([email protected]) for additional details.

05/09/2026

We are proud to honor our MVNU Music Department ensemble seniors for 2026. Your contributions have been invaluable. God bless you in the next chapter of your lives. And visit us often!!!

05/07/2026

Middle school musicians will have the opportunity to grow their musical skills and perform in a live concert this summer through the Summer Youth Band, a program of the MVNU Community Music School at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

The program is designed for middle school students who have completed at least one year of band and want to continue playing and growing as musicians during the summer months.

Rehearsals will take place at Mount Vernon Middle School from 5:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday across two weeks: June 16-18 and June 23-25.

Read more: https://mvnu.edu/mvnu-community-music-school-to-host-summer-youth-band-for-middle-school-musicians/