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 Music Educators 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 four 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)

Favorite Subject-Related Links:
http://www.acda@acdaonline.org: American Choral Director's Association
http://www.ohiocda.org
http://www.menc.org : Music Educators National Conference

Favorite Scripture Verse:
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.
Isaiah 43:2-3a

Past jobs and/or current hobbies unrelated to your profession:
Sports fan; love to travel abroad; collector of chess sets