I want to write high-quality Christian music, I want to create artwork for albums and be able to get the music out to the world. I found the arts administration degree, and it was perfect.
“I wanted a program that included music and creative writing, in order to write high-quality Christian music. I wanted some visual art to help me create artwork for albums, and I wanted some business to finish out the process and get the art out to the world. I found the arts administration degree and it was perfect.”
When Josh was looking for a university, he was looking at different Concordias, but not necessarily the one in Seward. Fortunately, Concordia University, Nebraska offered architecture, which was Josh’s first choice of degree. Shortly after enrolling, but before classes had started, he had realized he didn't want to go into architecture, but he wanted to do music too. Arts administration tied in all the areas that Josh was interested in.
The arts administration program allowed Josh to focus on all different areas of art and become a better artist: “I got to see the elements of different art come together and see the connections between the visual art and the words, music, and emotions behind them. It really helped to understand what art really is and how people appreciate it differently.”
Concordia created the networking Josh needed to land a job at Trinity Lutheran Church and the skills he needed to work with Yandas Music. Along with his education, this work experience gave Josh the background to acquire the newest position at LifeWay Christian Resources in Nashville, Tennessee. This opportunity opens the door to make the rest of his dreams come true: “I do plan on continually using what I learned from the degree in a variety of ways.”
Josh is a huge advocate for getting involved: “if you have any interest in something outside your programs, experience it as best as you can. Join a club unrelated to your program, take a different class, meet new people and be open to the opportunities these experiences represent.”