Dr. Christopher Ellis D.A.
Education
- D.A. in Choral Conducting and Music Education, Ball State University, 2014. Dissertation Title: “The Choral Anthems of Alice Mary Smith: Performance Editions of Three Sacred Anthems by a Woman Composer in Victorian England.”
- M.M. in Choral Conducting, St. Cloud State University, 2009
- M.A. in Biblical Studies, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007
- B.A. in Sacred Music, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2001
Present Ministry
- Music Program Chair, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2019-present
- Assistant Professor, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2019–present
- Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-2019, 2022
Experience
- Registrar, FBBC&TS, 2016–2019
- Assistant Registrar, FBBC&TS, 2015–2016
- Adjunct Music Professor, FBBC, 2013–2019
- Director of Online Learning, FBBC, 2015–2021
- Manager of Online Learning, FBBC, 2013–2015
- Adjunct Faculty, Des Moines Area Community College, Boone, Iowa, 2010–2011
- Music Director, Ankeny Baptist Church, 2003–11, 2014–2024
- Choir Director, Ankeny Baptist Church, 2024-2025
- Adjunct Music Instructor, FBBC, 2002–04, 2007–09
- Communications and Housing Coordinator, FBBC, 2001–11
- Music Director, Slater Baptist Church, Slater, IA, 1999-2000
Professional Development
- National Association of Schools of Music Annual Meeting, Conference Attendee, 2022, 2025
- The Worship Conference, Southland Christian Ministries, Conference Attendee, 2020, 2022, 2024
- American Choral Directors Association National Conference, Conference Attendee, 2019
- Music Literacy Certificate, Drake University, 2015
- Professional Certificate in Online Education, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2014
Memberships/Affiliations
- National Collegiate Choral Organization, 2012-present
- American Choral Directors Association, 2009-present
- The College Music Society, 2012-2017
- Handbell Musicians of America, 2014-2016
