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School of Music

A native of North Carolina, Dr. Rod Cathey first discovered his aptitude and interest in music at the age of 8 when he joined the children’s choir at his church. After participation in both school choirs and bands, Cathey earned his Bachelor of Arts from Azusa Pacific in Music Education and Vocal Performance, studying with Marvin McKissick and Lois Wells. He earned his Master of Music degree from APU in conducting, studying with Dr. Gary Bonner. During his doctoral studies in conducting at Claremont Graduate University, he received the Fiske Memorial Tuition Fellowship. Dr. Cathey is listed in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers.”

Cathey directed the APU Men’s Chorale for ten years. Under his direction, the chorale performed in hundreds of concerts throughout the western and northwestern United States, as well as internationally in Canada and Romania.

He has conducted University Choir and Orchestra for the last five years, leading the ensemble on tours to the Pacific Northwest, New York, Washington D.C., Virginia, Canada, and Mexico. The ensemble has recently released two custom recordings: Pure Joy and Music of Heaven.