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PILOT — Spring / Summer 2011


Reflecting the Creator in the Arts
Human beings have been exploring the arts ever since God designed us to communicate, see, hear, move and feel. Created in His image, we bear the spark to create. 

We’re pleased to highlight a few of the many artists in our Northwestern community who are actively engaged in different aspects of the arts— visual, performing, film and worship. While each is unique in his or her expression and art form, their heartbeats are incredibly similar. And the signature of our Creator is unmistakable.  

Theatre, Not Theory

Seasoned actor, writer and educator Brian Grandison, MFA, learns—and teaches—theatre through life, not theory.

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speaking the Language of Art

McKnight artist and professor Heather Nameth Bren talks about learning from ceramics, freshman “boot camp” and art as worship.

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Creating an ARtistic Forum on the Stage

Meet Doc Rainbow and Sam Cook, two men behind Northwestern theatre productions.

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the Best of Both Worlds

Cheryl Kelley, Ph.D. shares about her life as a professional performer and passionate music educator.

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Of music and Mission

Ethnomusicologist John Benham Jr. ’64 traveled the world advancing music and cross-cultural ministry.

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THe Sopranos

Two sopranos bring their faith to the vocal world, facing its challenges and rewards.

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Scores of Opportunity

After earning his master’s in voice performance, Nathan Bird ’06 returned to Minnesota and many opportunities.

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Singing about a 'Beautiful Love'

Elizabeth Hunnicutt ’02 has come a long way from singing out of Amy Grant songbooks as a kid.

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Drumming up a Niche Business

Making drums for big name Christian music artists, Keith Anderson shares his gifts in a unique market.

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a man of substance

Jamin Cousins ’08 brings a distinct style to worship services at Substance Church, one of the fastest growing churches in the country.

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puzzle pieces

With a passion for jazz music, Jeff McCourt ’85 pursued a new direction and found his calling as a worship leader.

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an eagle at eagle brook

As creative director for Eagle Brook Church, Mike Hadley ’02 combines his creative gifts with ministry.

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a match made in theatre

Eric and Larisa Netterlund say they love doing everything together —that includes earning their master’s degrees.

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taking art to the highest degree

Andrew Gunnar Norquist ’04, MFA, is among several NWC artists who enter top-tier graduate schools.

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teaching art in the black forest

Teaching in Germany, Emily Kremer ’07 sees the struggles and joys of her students displayed in their art.

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film program hits a boom

Award-winning film students have expanded their course assignments well beyond the classroom.

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five16 film festival

Maranatha fills to the brim to view high-caliber student films.

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around the world in 88 keys

Two pianists traveling international paths find growth and joy at Northwestern.

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more than music

Northwestern music ensembles focus on worshipping their audience of One in tight-knit community groups.

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