Sunderland Serves as Panel Expert on Artist Job Market Trends

Published: September 24, 2021

GUsPaul Sunderland, professor of worship arts, responded to the call when career resource experts at Zippia.com sought insights on the job market for aspiring artists. They wanted to know how young graduates should prepare for the industry in todays uncertain economic climate.

Sunderland, one of nearly 20 university professors weighing in on the topic, added his expertise in the area of worship arts.

COVID has forced the church to consider how to continue as faithful worshipers, yet without having the congregation gathered in the same room, he said. Church musicians must now lead worship through a streamed or recorded platform, where you no longer see or hear the response of the people you are leading.

Sunderlands insights covered technology, changing standards, and critical skills students can cultivate to meet congregations changing needs.

Sunderland holds a doctorate in worship studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies and broad experience both as a worship leader and professional musician. He has shaped a program at GU that integrates experience with learning. Nearly 100 percent of GU graduates who majored in music industry studies and/or worship arts last year secured jobs in the areas for which they trained.

Read Sunderlands full response.

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