Whitewater Times

This semester, Timo DeLeon performed his Senior Piano Recital in Burckart Hall, showcasing his skills and classical repertoire to an audience of students, teachers, and relatives. The recital highlighted DeLeon's musical abilities developed during his time as a music major at Maranatha's Music Department.

"Timo played with wonderful musicality and sensitivity," commented MBU music professor Ruth Brown. "He showed great commitment to this recital and his hard work showed. Congrats to Timo and his excellent teacher, June Brus!"

The recital was conducted under the direction of June Brus as part of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music with concentrations in Composing and Arranging and Church Music. After graduation, DeLeon plans to use his musical talents in full-time ministry.

DeLeon's performance included "Élégie, Op. 3, No. 1" by Sergei Rachmaninoff, a piece that evokes feelings of longing and nostalgia through its lyrical melody. He also performed "Scaramouche, Op. 165b, No. III Brazileira" by Darius Milhaud alongside Joseph Rincon, featuring lively rhythms influenced by Brazilian culture.

The recital concluded with Dan Forrest's arrangement of "How Great Thou Art," which reflects the beauty of God's creation through its meditative setting.