Music Worship Studies

Bachelor’s
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All-Steinway School
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Musical Performance
NGU’s Department of Music presents over 40 performances each year. From student recitals to large ensembles, enjoy plenty of opportunities to perform.
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Minutes Away
Greenville’s premier performing arts theater, the Peace Center, is Just 30 minutes from NGU. Enjoy live performances by world-renowned musicians, orchestras, ballets, and more.

Serve through Worship

Explore your calling to serve God and others in worship. Choose from 19 instrument concentrations to perfect your skills and technique. Participate in music ministry, get familiar with different types and styles of worship, and learn to integrate and understand musical theory. You’ll have the opportunity to join our music ensembles, concert choir, and chapel worship teams. Grow your leadership experience, take practical ministry courses, and get theological training as you prepare for church ministry.

This program prepares you to serve as a worship pastor or leader, music and choir director, songwriter, musician, or even as an music teacher and educator at churches and parachurch organizations. Prepare for ministry with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Worship Studies.

Choose a Concentration:

  • Primary Instrument Concentrations
    • Bassoon
    • Cello
    • Clarinet
    • Double Bass
    • Euphonium
    • Flute
    • French Horn
    • Guitar
    • Oboe
    • Organ
    • Percussion
    • Piano
    • Saxophone
    • Trombone
    • Trumpet
    • Tuba
    • Viola
    • Violin
    • Voice

Why Choose?

  • Degree Flexibility: Serve as a pastor, musician, music director, teacher, among other opportunities.

  • Hands-on Ministry Experience: Be a part of worship experiences on-campus and at the local church.

  • Intentional Coursework: Theology isn’t just theory, it’s the foundation of real-world, practical ministry. This program is designed to connect in-class learning with in-person ministry.

  • Showcase and Perfect Your Talents: We host dozens of performances a year on our Tigerville Campus. Refine your talents and perfect your techniques through practice.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    At North Greenville University, you will grow academically and spiritually to become the transformational leader God has uniquely called you to be. All courses are taught from a Christ-centered perspective, integrating faith and learning. Wherever you are, NGU is here to help you reach your academic and professional goals.

  • Purpose

    Gain a deeper understanding of Christian theology and music ministry. At NGU, you’ll get music ministry experience on campus and through the local church or community.

Sample Courses

Worship Leadership Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Primary & Instrument Applied
  • Music Theory
  • Introduction to Worship Arts
  • Spiritual Formation for Worship Leaders
  • Computer Technology for Musicians
Worship Leadership Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Primary & Secondary Instrument Applied
  • Computer Tech for Musicians
  • Worship Theology & Ministry Philosophy
  • Worship History
  • Music Theory 3 & 4
Worship Leadership Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Primary Instrument Applied
  • Basic & Advanced Conducting
  • Ensembles
  • Arranging and Songwriting for the Church Musician
  • Worship Arts Administration
  • Development of Musical Styles: Post 19th Century and World Music
Worship Leadership Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Primary Instrument Applied
  • Contemporary Christian Ensemble
  • Contemporary Worship Technology & Recording
  • Recital & Ensembles
  • Worship Practicum

Get to Know Our Faculty!

J. David Cudd, EdD
Associate Dean, The Cline School of Music
Liz Boehm
Academic Secretary, The Cline School of Music
Megan Scruggs Hollifield, PhD
Director of Music Worship Studies
Gregory Graf, DMA
Assistant Professor, Music
Cheryl Greene, DMA
Professor, Music
Stephen M. Griner, MM
Instructor, Music
Angela Horn-Barrett
Associate Professor, Music
Fabio Parrini, MM
Professor, Music
Christopher Davis, DMA
Professor, Music
Sean Bradley, EdD
Director of Bands-Woodwind Coordinator
Robbie Collins, MM
Instructor of Music Theory and Director of Brass
Michael Taylor, MM
Instructor of Euphonium & Tuba
Eric Bell, MM
Director of Athletic Bands
Michael Weaver, DM
Professor, Music
Hyunhee Hannah Byun, DMA
Adjunct Accompanist
Sabrina Brem
Adjunct Accompanist
Ruby Lee, MM
Adjunct Professor, Music (Piano)
Keith Groover
Adjunct Professor, Music (Guitar and Bass Guitar)
Christine Lance, MM
Adjunct Professor, Music (Cello)
Carlos Cardona
Adjunct Professor, Music (Voice)
Gregory Sundt, MM
Adjunct Professor, Music (Trombone)

Have Questions about the Music Worship Studies Program?

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Megan Scruggs Hollifield, PhD

Director of Music Worship Studies
864.706.4610 megan.hollifield@ngu.edu
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