- Home
- >
- College of the Arts
- >
- posts
- >
- News Article
April's Featured Student: Jared Storz '20
April 16, 2019
Jared Storz ‘20 is a graduate student studying Cello Performance who feels like God is calling him to minister through musical performance and teaching.
“I think that everyday, the joy I experience as I practice and perform is a daily
confirmation that I am embarking on the path God has for me. Playing the cello gives
me a peace that could only come from experiencing the calling God has on my life.”
He completed his undergraduate degree from Azusa Pacific in 2018. Over the last five
years here at Azusa Pacific, he has been shaped in tremendous ways.
“Through my mentors on campus, I have grown into someone who truly wishes to honor
God in every aspect of my being, whether that is in musical performance, or in daily
life. Studying music at APU has given me a faith perspective that helps me worship
no matter the genre of music I am performing.”
One of his favorite memories was traveling to Zhengzhou, China with a small group
of instrumentalists and their esteemed conductor in the summer of 2017. He describes
the opportunity of performing in a multicultural and multilingual environment as a
truly unique and enjoyable experience.
Following completion of his master's degree, Storz hopes to pursue a doctoral degree
in cello performance, in addition to continuing to teach private lessons and perform
around Los Angeles.
If he could give any advice to incoming students, he “would tell [himself] to practice
more and enjoy every moment! When you come in as a freshman, there are so many things
competing for your attention; however if God is truly calling you to be a musician,
you must develop a focus and determination unlike anything else. It takes immense
time and effort that WILL pay off in the end. Also, get to know the people around
you and volunteer yourself towards making new and unique music!”