Credits
126-144
Average Completion Time
4 Years
Format
Classes available on-campus or online
Degree Majors
Available Degree Emphases or Minors
- Church Music
- Music Composition
- Piano Performance
- Piano Pedagogy
- Voice Performance
- Choral
- Instrumental
Music Programs
Music Degree Overview
Have a love for music?
Have a love for music? These Music programs at Faith combine an excellent music education with a balanced philosophy that has our graduates in high demand! We would love to have you be a part of it. Faith also combines top-notch academics and brand-new facilities, with several ministry opportunities on and off-campus, to give our in-demand grads a well-rounded college experience!
Looking to possibly pursue a master’s or Ph.D. in the area of music? Because of our academic excellence and our accreditation, a degree in Sacred Music opens opportunities for further study of music in graduate schools and conservatories.
2024-2025 Music Schedule
- October 19 | Casual Classics | 7:00pm
- December 9 | General Recital | 2:00pm
- December 12 & 13 | Festival of Carols | 7:00pm
- February 7 | Charles Bergerson Scholarship Benefit Concert |
- March 28 | Spring Concert | 7:00pm
- April 17 | Evening of Classics | 7:00pm
- May 5 | General Recital | 2:00pm
- May 8 | Commencement Concert | 7:00pm
You Might Like This Program If...
- You have a passion for music
- You want a better understanding of the history of religious music
- You want a better understanding of the Biblical philosophy of music
- You want to teach the next generation of musical students
Program Objectives
The mission of the Music Department is to prepare students to be professional musicians and music educators who will be equipped to lead church music ministry, to provide all students with educational and ensemble experiences that will increase their appreciation for music as an important element of worship and as an art form, and to serve the institution, the community, and constituent churches by providing concerts, musical events, and educational opportunities both on and off-campus.
Each student will:
- Demonstrate competence in content-based areas of music history, theory, pedagogy, music technology and analysis
- Evidence competence in skill-based areas of ear training/sight singing, improvisation, composition, keyboard proficiency and conducting
- Exemplify technical and artistic proficiency with a primary instrument/voice, and have broad understanding of the literature and pedagogical approaches
- Demonstrate the ability to rehearse and lead ensembles appropriate to the chosen specialization
- Develop a Biblical philosophy of music
- Demonstrate the ability to develop, organize, and administer the music program in a local church
- Demonstrate competence in planning, instructing and assessing student learning (for PK-12 students)
Potential Career Paths
- Sacred Music Publishing/Recording
- Christian School Instrumental or Vocal Teacher
- Public School Instrumental or Vocal Teacher
- Worship Leader
- Orchestra Director
- Professional Singer
- Vocal Coach
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Christopher Ellis
Chair, Music Department, Professor
Sherri Nicholson
Music Professor
Adjunct Faculty
Mrs. Jennifer Tylavsky
Director, Music Education Program, Instrumental Ensemble
Mr. James Goodwin
Music Education, Composition
Miss Amanda Szuch
Music Education, Cello
Miss Emma Pedersen
Voice
Mr. Michael Burrows
Music Education, Pep Band
I greatly appreciated the unique opportunity afforded me at Faith to receive sound Biblical instruction alongside quality musical opportunities. Having a desire to not only use music in church ministry but also to be immersed in the broader musical scene, I jumped into basically all of the musical opportunities Faith had to offer. I played in the orchestra, sang in the choir, took lessons in violin and piano, led singing in chapels, and was even able to fill in conducting and substitute teaching. I was fortunate enough to travel to Europe on the chorale’s Germany and Netherlands tour and to cross the U.S. twice in a van on a traveling singing team. I still glean from my various experiences and education at Faith in the ministry God has called me to now.
Stephen LounsbroughPastor of Worship Arts and Grow Groups, Class of 2010
