Music
Why Study Music at TFC?
The Music Department exists to prepare Christian musicians for career ministries in performance, teaching, church worship arts, and varied music-related vocations. The Music Major equips musicians personally with Godly character in the pursuit of truth and professionally with the knowledge and skills needed for continued growth in general music-related careers. Music majors must perform an entrance audition for the Music Department.
Music students develop and share their God-given abilities by participating in ensembles, recitals, concerts, service projects, and ministries. Through these experiences, the Music Department brings the whole person into the learning process and provides for the dynamic integration of faith and learning together with character and intellect. This approach, along with the study of music theory, history, worship music, pedagogy, and performance gives students the skills to become highly effective in their field.
Minors:
- Pre-Ethnomusicology
- Music
Music Department
“Our Music program allows you to immerse beautifully in both theology and the musical understanding of why we do what we do…every time you go into the practice room and you working on your craft, it’s a worshipful response to who God is. That’s the worldview we bring into the classroom.”
Dr. Desmond Ikegwuonu
Associate Professor of Music and Worship Arts
Music Courses
The Music major is a 126 hour program that includes 66 hours of general education courses, 15 hours of Bible & Theology, 21 hours of open electives, and 39 hours in Music-specific courses.
Featured Courses:
- Choral Conducting
- Music History & Literature
- Music Theory
- Diction for Singers
- Pedagogy of Music
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What can you do with a Music degree?
When you earn a degree in Music, you will find that there are many career opportunities available to you. Graduates are qualified for a wide range of jobs, such as:
Worship Pastor/Director
Many In many churches, there are a variety of pastors/directors who serve under the Pastor. Music graduates would be well equipped to enter into the role worship pastor/director. A minor in a ministry related field would prove helpful for these students.
Music Teacher/Director
Those who earn a music degree are particularly passionate about music, which makes them well-suited to a career in music education or as a choir/band director.
Musician
As a music graduate, students would be prepared to become a full-time musician or performing artist. Careers in this area could include becoming a session musician or a background vocalist. Opportunities could be available in music production or editing as well.
Music Therapist
A music therapist works with individuals and groups using music in a clinical setting to help patients achieve healing. Music majors interested in pursuing a career in therapy would be wise to minor in counseling psychology.