Steven McCollum, D.M.A.

Associate Professor, Director of Music

Educational Background:
D.M.A. (Doctor of Musical Arts) in Choral Conducting, University of Washington
M.M. (Master of Music) in Choral Conducting,  University of Washington
B.M.Ed. (Bachelor of Music Education), Biola University

Time at PHC: 2006 to present

Dr. Steve McCollum is the Director of Music and an Associate Professor of Music at PHC. Before coming to PHC he served as the Chairman of the Music Department and Director of Choral Activities at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Among his additional areas of study, Dr. McCollum has been a conducting fellow at the Oregon Bach Festival for Chorus America.

At PHC, Dr. McCollum directs the PHC Chorale, teaches Music History & Appreciation, administrates and mentors the chapel music program, provides leadership for the music faculty, and is writing the curriculum for PHC's music program. Dr. McCollum has been a music educator for the past 18 years, serving as a choral director for junior high through college-age students and as an adjudicator/clinician. His choirs have been honored for their musical excellence, traveled internationally, and produced notable recordings. His mission and passion is to nurture musical leaders who are able to provide excellent direction and mentorship, regardless of style, to churches, schools, and community ensembles.