Worship Music and Production

Mode of Study:
On Campus
Degree Level:
Undergraduate, Major, Minor, Concentration
Degree Types:
Bachelor of Arts
Department:
School:
School of Performing Arts

Pursue Your Passion for Music and Your Heartfelt Love for Worship

The worship experience in the 21st century church requires trained professionals with knowledge and know-how in the areas of performing and leading worship music along with the technical skills of worship production, including sound, lighting, and video. The Worship Music and Production concentration of the B.A. Degree in Music at Catawba College focuses on both.


Quashona - Music Student playing guitar

Music majors who choose the Worship Music and Production concentration at Catawba College are well-equipped with the methods and materials needed to implement a comprehensive music program inclusive of both contemporary and traditional worship styles. Graduates from this concentration are broadly prepared to function successfully in a multitude of facets of worship music and are encouraged to explore their options early on in their academic career.

Worship Music and Production students are provided many real-world experiences including:

  • Participation in ensembles such as Praise Band, Gospel, Gospel Roots, and Singers as musicians, vocalists, technicians, and production managers
  • Serving as a Chapel Scholar to create, produce, and lead worship for campus worship services, oftentimes with a scholarship
  • Serving local churches in paid or volunteer roles to create, produce and lead worship services
  • Completing an internship that serves as a culminating capstone experience

Music Degree Programs

Learn about the six Music programs offered at Catawba College and what makes it so unique. Concentrations include Music Business, Music Performance, Popular Music, Music Education, Sacred Music, and Worship Arts

Music Facilities Tour

Take a student-led guided tour of the music venues and facilities at Catawba College.

Program Highlights

  • Career Readiness

    This concentration follows worship trends and practices that equip students to become highly effective worship musicians, leaders, artists and, producers in the field of worship music.

  • Music Scholarships

    Prospective music students are encouraged to audition for music scholarship opportunities while auditioning for acceptance into the Catawba College Music Department.

  • Music Ensembles

    14 on-campus ensembles, some carrying 1 credit hour, provide unique opportunities to develop skills, meet new people, and participate in serving the community.

Program Details

The Worship Arts program helped me fully connect my music to a worship setting. It prepared me as a leader as well as a director.  I want nothing more than to use my talents to bring people together to worship God.

Quashona Renee Smith '15 Music Major and Worship Arts Minor; Highlights at Catawba include singing at the 2012 Democratic National Convention and meeting and singing for Dr. Maya Angelou and Oprah.

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Music Ensembles

Music Ensembles

Catawba College's 14 Music Ensembles include:

  • Catawba Spirit Marching and Pep Bands 
  • Catawba Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble
  • Gospel Choir
  • Catawba Singers
  • Catawba Chamber Singers
  • Catawba Praise Band
  • The Vernaculars (created to perform both covers and students’ original compositions in various popular music styles)
  • Catawba Roots Ensemble
  • Pop AC (A Cappella)

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Our calculator is designed to give you an early indication of what type of financial aid you may qualify for if you were attending Catawba College as a first-year, transfer, online, or graduate student.

Outcomes

Outcomes

Careers - Catawba College Music majors are making their mark in the following careers:

    • Worship Leader
    • Worship Pastor
    • Worship Musician
    • Worship Recording Artist
    • Director of Worship Arts/Music
    • Director of Church Media and Production
    • Professional Worship Musician
    • Songwriter
    • Worship Arts/Music Administrator
    • Music Teacher (private studio/school)

Graduate Schools - Catawba College Music majors are being enrolled at the following institutions after graduation:

    • Florida State University
    • Mercer University
    • Winthrop University
    • East Carolina University
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Department of Music

Hours
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9am - 5pm
TU
9am - 5pm
W
9am - 5pm
Th
9am - 5pm
Fr
9am - 5pm
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Location
2nd Floor
Williams Music Building
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