Sadie Gustafson-Zook ’17: A local singer/songwriter is part of the cultural richness of our community
Goshen singer/songwriter Sadie Gustafson-Zook '17 began performing music in Goshen as a fiddle player in the family band at the age of six.
Music In Worship Minor
About
Do you believe that music is nourishing to the soul? At Goshen College, we wholeheartedly believe that music is a spiritual endeavor – that’s why we offer the music in worship minor.
Explore the Power of Music
The music in worship minor explores how music can affect people spiritually and physically. With hands-on experience leading worship as a song leader in our on-campus events, you will learn valuable tools and practical techniques for worship leading, facilitating corporate singing and worship.
As an interdisciplinary program, including music, theater, religion, and more, music in worship students have the opportunity to study the ways song can be used in a variety of contexts.
Learn How to Enrich People’s Lives with Music in Worship
The music in worship minor at Goshen College will you the skills, knowledge, and strong foundations you need to lead worship that enriches people’s lives. You will learn how to use songs to inspire people while also getting hands-on experience as a worship leader, working with other musicians.
If you’re passionate about leading music in worship and want to use your talents to make a difference in the world, this minor is for you.
Creativity. Community. Faith.
In our program, interdisciplinary courses will explore the ways music heals, revives, soothes, and transforms people and prepare students with hands-on opportunities for music-leading, leadership development, music theory, music production, biblical theology, pastoral leadership, ministry experience, and planning. You will take courses across music, theater, and religion disciplines and have the chance to lead worship as a song leader in our on-campus chapels, convocations, and various religious services.
Gain Experience Leading Worship Services as a Worship Leader
At GC, music in worship minors will go on a spiritual and musical journey as you learn about music in a religious context.
Need More Information?
For more information about the worship minor, complete the form below and connect with our music department, and bible and religion department.
News & Events
How to Audition for GC Music Ensembles — NEW for Fall 2023-24!
Learn how and when to audition for GC music ensembles!
Goshen College announces Performing Arts Series 2023-24 season line-up
Goshen College’s Performing Arts Series returns for its 26th year during the 2023-24 season with 10 performances featuring new artists and returning favorites to Goshen: Apollo’s Fire — Handel’s Israel in Egypt, The Wailin’ Jennys, A Chanticleer Christmas, Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Flor de Toloache, The Lone Bellow, Kurt Elling, American Patchwork Quartet and Martha Redbone Roots Project, International Guitar Night and MALEVO.
Stats
93%
of music major alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
6
Number of vocal and instrumental ensembles you can join at Goshen College
$10,000
Amount you could receive in merit-based college scholarships in music
100%
of full-time music faculty have doctorates
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Music and Information Technology
Nithya Abraham '21
Nithya Abraham is studying Music and Information technology, and is a musical theater minor.
Music, Spanish
Yejin Kim '20
Yejin is a music major from Seoul, South Korea. She participated is the Women's World Music Choir, Parables Worship Team and International Student Club.
Yejin's story
Organist and Church Musician
Mark Herris '96
Mark Herris serves as Director of Music Ministries at Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana.
Mark's story
Music major
Galed Krisjayanta '17
Galed Krisjayanta is a 2017 music graduate who found that music has the power to heal after his hometown of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was devastated by an earthquake.
Galed's story
Music and Spanish Double Major
Hillary Harder '15
Hillary Harder, a music and Spanish double major from Wichita, Kansas, is a musician, peacemaker, ministry leader and lover of teatime and one-on-one talks. She graduated in 2015.
Hillary's story
Music, Theater
Lisa Rosado Rivera '21
Lisa Rosado Rivera '21 hopes to one day find herself on Broadway.
Lisa's storyRequest Information
Faculty
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Dustin George-Miller
Music Center Office Coordinator
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(574) 535-7999
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Music Center 101 (Map)
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Matthew Hill
Professor of Music
Music Department Chair
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(574) 535-7367
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