Faculty

Dr. Robert Tocheff
btocheff@mvnu.edu
(740) 392-6868 Ext. 3001

Education:

• A.A. Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• B.A. Olivet Nazarene University - Music Education
• M.M. Wright State University - Music Education
• Ph.D. The Ohio State University - Music Education, Choral emphasis

Professional Experience:

• 1974-81 - Kettering, Ohio City Schools, Music Specialist
• 1981 - present - Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Music Professor
• 1978 - present - various Minister of Music positions in Ohio; currently Choral Director at Mount Vernon Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene

Professional Organizations:

• Music Educators National Conference/Ohio Music Educators Association
• American Choral Directors Association/Ohio Choral Directors Association

Awards and Recognition:

• Collegians Chorale selected to perform at OMEA convention
• MVNU Alumni Medallion Award
• Church of the Nazarene Distinguished Service Award
• Outstanding Teacher of America

Published Works:

• Producer of five MVNU music ensemble CDs:
  • Let the People Rejoice (Collegians Chorale)
  • We Believe(Collegians Chorale)
  • Saving Grace (Collegians Chorale)
  • Music Department Ensembles (MVNU Music Department ensembles)
  • Yahweh (Collegians Chorale)

Favorite Subject-Related Links:

• American Choral Directors Association
• Ohio Choral Directors Association
• National Association for Music Education

Favorite Scripture Verse:

Isaiah 43:2-3a - When you pass through waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel.

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:

Sports fan; love to travel abroad; collector of chess sets