APU Worship Studies

10/06/2022

What a great time today at Whittier Area Community Church. A big thank you to Bryan Guthrie, Executive Pastor of Creative Arts, for sharing over 20 years worth of experience and insight with us!
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10/05/2022

Welcome to the worship leaders, pastors, and artists of today and tomorrow…
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09/29/2022

What does it look like to handle conflict with grace? Is it possible to balance difficult leadership choices while simultaneously honoring all involved?
What is the difference between duty and wisdom?

Great conversations this week!

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09/27/2022

This is a place where Christian faith and intellect are integrated. Where body, mind, heart, and soul matter. Where philosophy meets praxis, where music meets theology, where artistry meets ministry.

09/23/2022

What an insightful group of students we have in our Worship Arts Leadership course this semester. Wonderful conversations these past few weeks regarding the question: What does it look like for the worship pastor to become an informed, discerning, and Spirit-led ethnographer of their congregation?

09/15/2022

Students from the APU Worship Studies department enjoying their Thursday, while discussing the art of worship leading with Dr. Martin!

09/10/2022

We are so excited to welcome new students to a new semester of Worship Studio! Stay tuned for this year’s projects…

09/05/2022

Anyone else excited for worship with this semester??

09/05/2022

Hear from alumni of the APU Music & Worship program, share the ways in which the program has continued to shape and inform their work.

Featuring:
Harmony Bathauer, ’07
Stefan Paz, ’16
Erika Paz, ’17
Lauren Sopp, ’18
Russell Vista, ’19
Helena Mayer, ’20
Andrew Kelly, ’21

09/01/2022

We were so excited to meet all the new freshman on campus at Welcome Weekend! We look forward to getting to know all y’all more.

06/03/2022

Our Psalm 23 // APU Worship Studio

Featuring:
Vocal Solos: Kahea Subiono, Brooke Thielen
Vocalists: Taylor Cummings, Gysel Ponce, Nancy Wulff, Julia Stone, JoryAnne Cabalse, Nathalie Berrios, Caitlyn Reyes, Michael Girgis
Rhythm Section: Luis Ponce, Michael Girgis, Isaac Lepulu, Nate Lepulu

APU Worship Studio presents... Our Psalm 23 Featuring: APU Worship Studio '22 Recording: Ebiut Cervantes, Sean Beck | Producer: Stephen Martin Director: ...

05/21/2022

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He restores my soul: He leads in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” -Psalm 23

05/06/2022

Hallelujah, Here Below // APU Worship Studio

Exciting things are happening in the APU Worship Studies program...

Featuring:
Vocal Solos: Isaac Lepulu, Brooke Thielen, Kahea Subiono
Cello Solo: Emma Nelson
Vocalists: Taylor Cummings, Gysel Ponce, Nancy Wulff, Julia Stone, JoryAnne Cabalse, Nathalie Berrios, Caitlyn Reyes, Michael Girgis
Rhythm Section: Luis Ponce, Michael Girgis, Esther Kim, Nate Lepulu
Arrangers: Michael Girgis, Emma Nelson

APU Worship Studio presents... Hallelujah, Here Below Recording: Ebiut Cervantes, Sean Beck | Producer: Stephen Martin Director: Tudor Williams | Prod. Co...

04/22/2022

Enjoy a few moments from our Worship Design students as they present their worship services crafted around various themes including Palm Sunday, Pentecost, Maundy Thursday and more.

The Worship Design course brings a level of practicality to the process of creating services. It also challenges the students with experience in designing worship within different settings.

03/25/2022

DAY IN THE LIFE: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a music student?
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This is Destiny Onaka (‘22). She’s in her senior year as a Music and Worship Major and Biblical Studies student here at APU with incredible musicianship and a heart for community. Enjoy as she takes us through her day!
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03/17/2022

We are excited that you are here to witness our rebranding as we represent this incredible group of students here at APU.

Here at APU, we find ourselves reshaping and redefining our definitions of worship. One aspect we love to highlight is the importance of the “and” in the phrase “music and worship”. We believe worship extends beyond being synonymous with music. Worship is far more inclusive of various art expressions, career paths, and can even be reflected in how we treat each other.
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What does worship mean to you?

03/02/2022

Welcome to the APU Worship Studies
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We are so excited to launch our rebranding! Our team has been working hard to refine our vision, mission, and even our look here. Stay tuned for more on what we’re doing!

02/28/2022

Something new is coming, stay tuned!

02/28/2022

Welcome to APU Worship Arts, a space where we get to share the stories of how our students are learning, leading, and growing in their calling, craft, and connection.

Stay tuned for the reset!

02/28/2022

Something new is coming, stay tuned!

01/21/2022

We are so excited to be with you in-person at Azusa Pacific University for the 2022 Angeles Worship Summit!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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12/21/2021

Selected APU Music Students had their debut performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall earlier this month as they performed for the Home Alone LIVE Concerts conducted by Dr. John Sutton and accompanied by the . Featuring four BM in Music & Worship Majors:
Isabella Adad, Josh Hayhurst, Bella Fryberg, and Ruth Tjakra!

11/16/2021

Congratulations on a beautiful performance by Worship Studio. Three groups were featured, and the evening included scripture, songs, hymns, and spoken word. What a talented crew with a heart for God and for his Church!


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11/07/2021

APU University Choir presents "Behold All Things Become New" conducted by John Sutton on Sunday, November 7 at 4 PM in Munson Chapel!

Featuring the music of Stravinsky, Hovland, Proulx, Distler, Alice Parker, Medieval Chant and more!

FREE ADMISSION
*Masks must be worn inside during performances.

For questions, email [email protected].

11/04/2021

Great to have Zach Rudulph with us as a guest artist and musical coach! Zach serves on the ministry team for Real Life Church, in Glendora, CA, as Technical Director. He also provides a great deal of experience and insight from his work as Music Director, bass player, and background vocalist for Andy Grammer.

Thank you for sharing insights regarding the role of music director and what it means to shepherd a team of artists in worship ministry!

10/25/2021

Welcome to Songwriting Showcase, a time and space for students to share newly written material. This is the birthplace for new ideas and an outlet for collaborative work among students. These are the songwriters of today and tomorrow!


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10/19/2021

The B.M. in Music & Worship degree prepares APU undergraduates for real work in real places. Students graduate from APU thoroughly prepared for work in ministry and worship leadership. With an exceptional placement rate, a long line of exceptional APU alumni are now worship leaders and pastors all over the world.

We had the privilege of hearing from three of these wonderful alumni in Worship Forum. Harmony Bathauer, Stefan Paz, and Eric Shouse, each shared practical insights regarding their experiences in worship leadership, as well as words of wisdom regarding the work of pastoral ministry.


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10/16/2021

What a great day of learning, community, food, and fellowship! Our Worship Arts Colloquium was a success, as we engaged in much-needed conversations around key questions:
How can music enhance our theological understanding? How does Christ-centered worship shape and guide us toward spiritual formation, reconciliation, and community? What are the pastoral implications of these connections for worship leaders?

Great to have Music & Worship alumni, School of Theology members, and Vocare program participants with us. We are blessed with amazing students who have brilliant insights, excellence in musicianship, pastoral hearts, and talent in abundance.

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10/08/2021

Loved hanging out with this talented group of worship leaders and musicians. These are individuals with pastoral hearts and wonderful insights!

09/24/2021

We are delighted to present Worship Arts Forum with special guest, Jeremy Begbie. Dr. Begbie remains one of the foremost scholars on the intersection between worship, music, and theology. Join us on October 15th at 11:00am on the campus of Azusa Pacific University for this special event. Bring your thoughts and questions as we engage in conversation with Dr. Begbie regarding the relationships between music, ministry, and theology. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Register for the event here: https://formstack.apu.edu/forms/waf_jb
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09/18/2021

What a wonderful group of servant leaders, artists, and talented musicians! God is already working through this group of gifted individuals in Worship Studio. Looking forward to a great semester together!

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08/31/2021

Here’s to the great start of a new year together!

08/23/2021

We were inspired by guest artist Matt Redman, at our Songwriting Academy this weekend. He challenged us to bring precision, passion, and persistence to the craft of songwriting, and offered a number of philosophical, theological, and practical tools for the songwriting process. And what a delightful weekend we had together, as the academy was at maximum capacity.

Brilliant and dedicated alumni brought helpful perspective and additional support to our songwriting teams. Thank you to , , , , , for bringing brilliant perspective and musical support to our songwriting teams. And to the wonderful Angles Worship Initiative team for preparing and sponsoring this event. Lyricists, poets, and musicians gathered from across Southern California to engage in the process bringing music and theology together in fruitful ways.

Congratulations to all on a beautiful weekend together!


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08/23/2021

We were inspired by guest artist Matt Redman, at our Songwriting Academy this weekend. He challenged us to bring precision, passion, and persistence to the craft of songwriting, and offered a number of philosophical, theological, and practical tools for the songwriting process. And what a delightful weekend we had together, as the academy was at maximum capacity.

Brilliant and dedicated alumni brought helpful perspective and additional support to our songwriting teams. Thank you to , , , , , for bringing brilliant perspective and musical support to our songwriting teams. And to the wonderful Angles Worship Initiative team for preparing and sponsoring this event. Lyricists, poets, and musicians gathered from across Southern California to engage in the process bringing music and theology together in fruitful ways.

Congratulations to all on a beautiful weekend together!


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07/14/2021

Astyn Turr (B.M in Music & Worship, ’19) is a singer-songwriter based in L.A. Since graduating from Azusa Pacific University, she has worked worked with Andy Grammar, performed and arranged with Hamilton’s original Aaron Burr, Leslie Odom Jr., and served as worship leader for various churches in Southern California including Fellowship Monrovia.

This song, “When,” was commissioned for the Angeles Worship Initiative and the upcoming Songwriting Academy at Azusa Pacific University on August 21, 22. Astyn will be one of the featured coaches along with , , , , and our keynote speaker, .

© Astyn Turr

The song can also be found on the APU Worship Arts YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/31cpL-egoIY


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06/21/2021

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06/02/2021

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05/29/2021

Worship Arts Lab 2021

Joins us for an exciting time at Worship Arts Lab 2021, June 21-25!

Musicians, artists, worship leaders, and adult mentors are all welcome. We will be joined by keynote speakers Casey J and John Sutton, along with a number of wonderful lab leaders and expert breakout leaders. Explore your craft, learn about worship and the arts, and create with others!

Registration Deadline: June 10
Date: June 21-25
Group discounts are available.

https://www.apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative/lab/

05/29/2021

Worship Arts Lab 2021

Joins us for an exciting time at Worship Arts Lab 2021, June 21-25!

Musicians, artists, worship leaders, and adult mentors are all welcome. We will be joined by keynote speakers Casey J and John Sutton, along with a number of wonderful lab leaders and expert breakout leaders. Explore your craft, learn about worship and the arts, and create with others!

Registration Deadline: June 10
Date: June 21-25
Group discounts are available.

https://www.apu.edu/arts/angeles-worship-initiative/lab/

05/28/2021

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05/25/2021

Introducing one of our Keynote Speakers: Dr. John Sutton!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Dr. Sutton is experienced in choral conducting, sacred music, and praise expression. His involvement ranges from academic and professional settings to church and community atmospheres. He is recognized for his work with all ages and currently conducts and teaches at Azusa Pacific University School of Music. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We are delighted to welcome Dr. John Sutton to the 2021 Worship Arts Lab!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

05/24/2021

05/21/2021

Introducing one of our Keynote Speakers for Worship Arts Lab: Casey J!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Casey J is a native of Atlanta, GA. After working for several years as an elementary school teacher, Casey accepted God’s call and began to pursue ministry through music full time. She is a wonderful singer, writer, and leader bringing to life the beauty and power of corporate worship in an unrestrained, organic form.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/21/2021

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05/16/2021

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05/14/2021