Music Educators National Conference (MENC) is the largest arts education association in the world with over 100,000 members dedicated to the advancement of music education and to professional growth opportunities for its members. It was founded in 1907. Forty years later, the first chapters of MENC's collegiate membership were established. Currently there are approximately over 15,000 collegiate members.
The Bluffton University Music Department is the home of OCMEA Chapter 117, which has been commended for chapter growth and/or programming for the past seven years.
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Cody Ridenour - Chapter President
Senior Music Education Major
Cody, from Waynesfield, Ohio, sings in Camerata and Accent!, and plays trumpet in Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Brass Society.
Mary Glick - Chapter Vice President
Junior Music Education Major
Originally from Bluffton, Ohio, Mary sings in Camerata and Bel Canto, and plays percussion in Concert Band.
Travis Unterbrink - Chapter Treasurer
Junior Music Education Major
Travis is from rural Bluffton, Ohio. He sings in Accent! and plays trumpet in Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Brass Society.
Mark Rupp - Chapter Secretary
Sophomore Music Education Major
Mark is from Lyons, Ohio. He plays tuba in Concert Band and Brass Society, and sings in Accent! and Camerata.
Myles Bowers - Chapter Historian
Sophomore Music Education Major
Myles sings in Accent! and plays trumpet in Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and Brass Ensemble, and is originally from Delphos, Ohio.
Dr. Jeff Boehm - Faculty Advisor
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