I just walked below the windows of Burckart Hall and heard music coming from the orchestra rehearsal. It reminded me of a question posed to me yesterday by a parent. She asked, "Can music majors also take a minor?" I asked the Chairman of the Department of Fine Arts, Dr. David Ledgerwood, and he told me that anyone may take any class he or she wishes. It just means hr or she will be here that much longer.
If you plan to visit and your child plays an instrument please encourage him or her to bring his or her instrument and participate in band and/or orchestra rehearsal. Dr. Townsend and Dr. Brown are more than happy to have prospective students sit in and play along during their rehearsals. Whether your son or daughter chooses to attend Maranatha, the experience of playing in a college setting will be enjoyable. I might also add that if your child sings, he or she is more than welcome to rehearse with one of our college choirs. Of course, parents may participate as well. The choirs are made up of some great students, and they would be more than happy to share their music with each of you.
That's one parent's perspective