Department of Music
Creating Beauty and Transformative Art
Music is a gift from God that touches hearts and connects people across every boundary. At ACU’s Department of Music, we prepare students through personalized instruction and a close-knit creative community to become skilled, versatile musicians ready to impact culture, church, and marketplace vocations.
Whether you’re drawn to classical performance, contemporary worship, music production, education, or composition, our faculty are committed to developing your artistic voice while deepening your faith. Every student builds a rigorous foundation in music theory, ear training, history, and private lessons — then shapes a path that fits their unique gifts and calling.
Degrees & Programs
ACU offers a Bachelor of Science in Music with multiple tracks, so you can specialize in the area that matches your passion.
Why Choose This Department
Conservatory-Level Training
Build mastery through intensive study of music theory, ear training, sight-singing, and private lessons with experienced faculty who are active performers, composers, and educators.
8:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Small class sizes mean you get one-on-one attention, personalized mentorship, and faculty who know your name, your strengths, and your goals.
Customizable Degree Paths
Choose from six concentrations — or add an optional elective track like Classical Voice, Commercial Voice, Piano Performance, or String Performance to go even deeper in your specialty.
Performance Every Semester
Gain real-world experience in ensembles like Praise Bands, Jazz Band, Chorale, Pep Band, Musical Theatre, Drum Line, String Ensembles, and more — starting your first year.
Professional-Grade Facilities
Access on-campus recording studios, rehearsal spaces, and production tools. Music students write, record, and perform original music using industry-standard technology.
A Creative, Supportive Community
Join a tight-knit group of musicians who encourage each other's growth. ACU's music community is known for its collaborative spirit and lasting friendships.
See Music Through a Biblical Lens
At ACU, we believe the arts belong at the center of culture — and that music has a unique power to reflect God’s beauty and speak truth into people’s lives.
Our Biblical Worldview approach means you won’t just learn technique. You’ll explore why music matters, how it shapes communities, and what it means to create with integrity and intentionality. From ethics in the music industry to the role of worship in scripture, every course connects your craft to something bigger.
Graduates leave ACU not only as proficient musicians, but as thoughtful artists equipped to create beauty and engage culture with confidence and conviction.
Department Chair
Jim Watson, D.M.A.
Chair, Assistant Professor of Music
Our music programs are designed to identify and develop the God-given talents within each student. Whether you know exactly where you’re headed or you’re still discovering your path, our faculty and staff are committed to nurturing your musical creativity and spiritual growth through every step of your journey at ACU.
Our Faculty
Learn from professors who are active performers, composers, and educators — and who are personally invested in your growth as a musician and a person of faith.
Gerald Fercho
Assistant Professor of Music
M.A.
Corey Hirsch
Assistant Professor of Music
B.M.
Hyewon (Rina) Kim
Assistant Professor of Music
D.M.A.
Eunmi (Mia) Oh
Assistant Professor of Music
D.M.A.
Morganne McIntyre
Strings Instructor
M.M., M.A.
Mary Jane McCloskey
Vocal Instructor
M.M.
Phil Livingston
Bass Instructor
M.A.
Resources & Forms
Ready to Make Music That Matters?
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