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Rooted in history, the Church Music program at Baylor University is dedicated to encouraging excellence in music and ministry through diverse studies. Students in the program are exposed to a rigorous, yet nurturing, learning atmosphere.
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An environment where Christian music is valued and nurtured.
The Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies was founded at Baylor University with the intent to provide leadership in all aspects of Christian music. As a preeminent Christian music center, we strive to encourage church musicians to cultivate their God-given potential and endeavor to provide resources for their continued personal development.
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More NewsAided by the support of the Shaping Young Worshipers Through Transformative Music Ministry initiative, Oso Musical has relaunched! Oso Musical provides a musical classroom experience for the participants (K-12), a support community for the families, and an opportunity for Baylor students planning to enter church ministry or education
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The Dunn Center supports and encourages the success of church music students through scholarships, stipends, travel awards, lectures, and more. Gifts made to the Dunn Family Center for Christian Music Studies Excellence Fund directly impact students on a weekly basis.
In the third biweekly newsletter from the Dunn Center, read about exciting happenings with our children's grant work, join us in congratulating our students on recent achievements, and see the variety of events happening over the next two weeks.
The Dunn Center for Christian Music Studies hosted the Spring 2024 Hearn Innovators in Christian Music Series with artist and worship pastor Laura Story February 26-28. Made possible by an endowment from the generosity of the late Billy Ray Hearn, this series is designed to bring innovators in the field of Christian music to Baylor’s campus for interactions between the guest and Baylor students. Over the course three days, Laura gave a public presentation, attended church music classes, and shared meals and coffee times with students.