The Traditional Worship emphasis prepares students to reach the body of worshipers in evangelical churches with a traditional worship style. It equips them with a foundation of theology and a variety of skills in music, including areas of conducting, arranging, and building choirs and orchestras of all ages. It includes training in sound systems, acoustics, and design. A major component, the area of leadership and organization, enables students to have good interpersonal relationships with staff and provides hands-on experience with an internship in a local church. Students are prepared for more specialized graduate study in music or Christian ministry.
Music, the art of organizing sound in time, is a universal language given to us by God that expresses thoughts and emotions where words cannot. The faculty of the NASM-accredited Paul T. Plew School of Music believes in the vital role and purpose of this gift and is privileged to train students to use their musical abilities to the glory of God by developing wisdom, establishing convictions, and producing leaders.
All of our faculty and staff affirm our full doctrinal statement, which has remained essentially unchanged since our founding. We believe and teach:
This program is designed to provide knowledge and skills essential for success in leading music ministries in churches today. Courses include Music Leadership and Administration, Choral Methods, Arranging, Orchestration, Advanced Conducting, and Worship Internship.
Requirements are subject to change; please refer to the academic catalog.
This emphasis prepares students to reach the body of worshipers in evangelical churches with a traditional worship style. It equips them with a foundation of theology and a variety of music skills, including conducting, arranging, and building choirs and orchestras of all ages. It includes training in sound systems, acoustics, and design. A major component, leadership and organization, enables students to have good interpersonal relationships with staff and provides hands-on experience with an internship in a local church. Students are prepared for more specialized graduate study in music or Christian ministry.
97th percentile test scores for Sr. Bachelor of Music program
Top 4% Best Student Life (Niche 2020)
10+ TMU ensembles, including The Master’s Chorale, String, Wind, Singers & Orchestra, Jazz, Handbells, Opera, Ensemble, Instrumental, and additional performance opportunities.
