Music & Media Arts at Moody Bible Institute

04/09/2026

Communications alum and Chicago filmmaker, Jonathan O'Brien of , stopped by our Communications building for a visit and spotted his capstone project--still on display several years after he made it. Jonathan continues to practice and build on the lessons he learned while a student almost a decade ago.

Jonathan is doing what he trained to do! and have led to open doors and increasing . He's eager to invite students to observe productions in his nearby studio, even hiring our students at times as production assistants.

https://obrienfilm.com/

04/07/2026

New article on the importance of technical excellence in worship by Professor Aaron Wong!

We are grateful for his leadership over our worship collectives--Ecclesia and EverPraise--which will be in concert with our Gospel Choir on Friday, April 17. See previous post for details.

https://www.churchproduction.com/education/is-technical-excellence-a-distraction%E2%80%94or-a-responsibility/

Why avoiding excellence in worship may not be humility—but a failure to steward what we’ve been given

04/02/2026

Wonderful concerts coming your way!

Join us for the Moody Bible Institute Music Department SPRING CONCERT SERIES...

Featuring performances by the talented students, faculty, and directors of our music groups: Dr. Brian Lee, Moody Gospel Choir, Worship Collectives, Moody Campus Orchestra, and The Moody Chorale.

Tickets are free for Moody students with their student ID.

For non-students, follow the QR code for event and ticket information.

Thursday, April 9--Dr. Brian Lee, Recital

Friday, April 17--Worship Collectives and Moody Gospel Choir

Friday, May 1--Moody Campus Orchestra and Thin Space Art & Theology Journal Reveal

Saturday, May 2--The Moody Chorale

Details at the QR code or on the M&MA website (link in the bio).

We hope to see you at any or all of the above!

03/24/2026

There’s something sacred about the way music meets us. 🎶

Music is a way to remember truth when our hearts forget, to express praise when our joy overflows, and to cry out when we don’t have the language for our pain.

Music can carry worship into our everyday moments and bind us together in shared song. Through melody and rhythm and lyrics, God teaches us, comforts us, and draws us closer to Him. Music is a living conversation between our souls and our Savior.

What does mean to you?

03/13/2026

Prof Gustafson is leading a spring break team to Rancho El Camino in LaPaz, Mexico. Here's an update...

"We have a remarkable team of students. High enthusiasm. Above-average We have good health overall, (with a little sunburn tossed in ☀️).

"The Latin American Church is forming students' understanding of being the Church ( ) vs 'going to church.'
One of the life-long global workers here (aka ‘missionary’) said to me that our students give him a hope for the future."

Keep praying for this team and all of our other spring break travelers and ministry teams!

03/06/2026

Get your tickets for The Veil's performance of "Anne of Green Gables" on March 27-28!

03/03/2026

🎥 In the suite, our students transform raw footage into captivating stories. It’s more than copy/paste. Rather, frame by frame, beat by beat, they sculpt the emotional tone of an interview.

Creativity, meet meticulousness!

02/27/2026

This semester is FLYING by! And though we've been quiet on socials, we've been busy making beautiful things in Chicago.

We're back today with another Friday Faculty Highlight...

Today's amazing professor is Dr. David Hudson, who teaches writing, speaking, and literature courses.

He also oversees our wonderful Writing Center.

Thank you, Dr. Hudson, for all you do!

12/23/2025

ICYMI....From now until January 31, you can watch the Candlelight Carols 2025 performance online!!!

A few highlights include...

The title song "King of Kings," composed by our own Dr. Dan Mattix...

Original music from both of our .worshipcollectives (Ecclesia and EverPraise)...

Original dramatic production, "The Prodigal Prince," written and directed by our own Bethany Lee...

and so much more!

Let us know...what's your favorite part?







https://www.moodyconferences.com/candlelight-carols/king-of-kings/?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Candlelight+Carols_2025_EML+9_2025-12-23&utm_term=mbi&utm_id=422406&sfmc_id=63771151&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn7wDUkUiEoW03kEYOdR400H0s38RKVOpYrf5tcFuUJ1iLYkrXct4K5cokITg_aem_S7YWS2NgEDjxtAW_6BW8uA

Watch the video recording of Candlelight Carols 2025: King of Kings below to relive the wonder of the Christmas season any time!

12/19/2025

Congratulations to our eight Communications Program December graduates!

They presented their senior capstone projects (novella, cookbook, Bible study, short films, etc.) at the Candlelight Carols Festival of Arts & Culture on Dec. 5 and 6.

Two exciting projects are featured on the M&MA website! Link is in the bio.

12/15/2025

As we wrap up another incredible semester, we'd love to shine the spotlight on some of our amazing December graduates!

Today we're featuring Ruthie Case...

Congratulations, Ruthie, on all of your beautiful work. Our prayers go with you as you step into the next adventures to which God has called you.

12/12/2025

What an incredible weekend we had at Candlelight Carols 2025!!

Here are a few teaser photos to enjoy...

Full gallery and article coming soon!

The concert will also be aired on Moody radio stations on December 20.

Thanks to all of you who joined us to celebrate and to all of you who worked so hard to make it a joyous event!!!