Music

Music

Music

Arizona Christian University Music Programs are designed to identify and develop God given talents within each individual. Our Faculty and staff are committed to offer customized programs which nurture and facilitate musical creativity and spiritual growth.

What We Offer

Our goal is to offer a Biblically integrated music education that prepares students for ministry and professional occupations. We provide a comprehensive education which embraces modern and traditional forms of music. All music majors acquire core skills in music theory, ear training, basic piano, music history, music technology, and private lesson instruction. Students are required to participate in performance ensembles which may include, Praise Bands, Advance Bands, Chorale, Vocal Ensembles, String Ensembles, Musical Theatre, Pep Band, Drum Line, and Jazz Band. The Music Department offers a Bachelor’s of Science in Music with numerous emphases.

VISION STATEMENT

The Music Department of Arizona Christian University aspires to be nationally recognized for Holy Spirit-inspired beauty and transformative art, training and inspiring highly proficient musicians in worship, technology, and performance fields to impact culture, church, and marketplace vocations.

MISSION STATEMENT

Arizona Christian University Music Department will prepare students through customized programs of study, personalized instruction, and supportive community to become proficient modern- and classically-trained musicians in worship, technology, and performance; who will create beauty and transformative art that impacts today’s culture.

Creating beauty and transformative art impacting today’s culture!

awaken victory

Support the Department of Music by purchasing ACU’s First Worship Album – Awaken Victory.

Department of Music

Arizona Christian University
1 W. Firestorm Way
Glendale, AZ 85306
Building 2500

  Phone:
(602) 386-4111

  Email:
gerald.fercho
@arizonachristian.edu

Music Department Staff

Gerald Fercho, M.A.

Assistant Professor – Department Chair
Department of Music

Juliana Balinski, D.M.A.

Music Professor
Head of Piano Studies

Corey Hirsch, B.M.

Ast. Professor Composition and Musical Theater

Libbie Kent, M.M.

Associate Professor
Department of Music

Abigail Coffey, M.M.

Flute & Music Ed. Methods Instructor

Phil Livingston, M.A.

Bass Instructor

Josh Stefanski, B.M.

Piano Instructor

Sam Stefanski, B.M.

Vocal Instructor

Tommy Acedo

Drum Instructor

Hyewon Rina Kim, D.M.A.

Piano Professor

Andres Marrufo, B.S.

Theater Instructor

Mary Jane McCloskey, M.M.

Vocal Instructor

Brad Gerken, B.S.

Director of Jazz Band

Morganne McIntyre, M.M., M.A.

Strings Professor