Music Programs

Majors and Minors

Music Degree Overview

Credits
126-144

Average Completion Time
4 Years

Format
Classes available on-campus or online

Degree Majors

Available Degree Emphases or Minors

Music Theory I&II
Aural Skills I&II
Introduction to Conducting
Advanced Conduction
Church Music Administration
Choral Methods & Materials
Hymnology
4 credits of Primary Private Lessons
4 credits of Ensemble participation

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.

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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

Program Objectives

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