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Marvin McKissick, M.M.

Director of Church Music
Associate Professor of Music		 Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3589
Alternate: (909) 593-2098
Email: mmckissick@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 969-7419
Marvin McKissick taught in the music department at Biola University for eight years before coming to Azusa Pacific University. McKissick has now been at APU for almost 40 years. He began his music education as an undergraduate Voice major at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. McKissick then completed a Master of Music in Church Music at the University of Southern California (USC), including 50 semester units beyond degree requirements. For 37 years, McKissick directed music in six different churches in the Los Angeles area. Most recently, he completed 10 years as minister of music at La Verne Heights Presbyterian Church.

At APU, McKissick teaches Music in Worship, Hymnology, Church Music Administration, Music and Civilization, and Vocal Pedagogy.

Education

M.M. - Church Music, University of Southern California, 1957
B.A. - Music, Bob Jones University, South Carolina, 1950

Expertise

  • Church Music
  • Hymnology
  • Music and Civilization
  • Music in Worship
  • Vocal Pedagogy

Professional Experience

Academic Experience
Associate Professor of Music, Biola University, 1957-1965

Graduate Assistant in Music, Bob Jones University, 1950-1952

Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Music Director, La Verne Heights Presbyterian Church, La Verne, 1983-1993

Music Director, Church of the Open Door, Los Angeles, 1978-1981

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Associations, Boards, Committees
Choral Conductors Guild (President, Los Angeles Chapter, 1964-1966; Member, Executive Board, 1959-1968, 1991-1993)
American Choral Directors Association
Hymn Society of America