1. Dr. Greg Brian Straughn
    Abilene Christian University
    Professor
    Department of Music
    Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
    gregory.straughn@acu.edu

Education

  1. PhD, University of North Texas, 2004.
    Major: Music
  2. MM, University of North Texas, 1997.
    Major: Music
  3. BA, Abilene Christian University, 1994.
    Major: Applied Music, Instrumental

Publications

  • Journal Article

    1. Straughn, G. B., Jessup, R. K., Easter, S. G., & Lynn, M. L. (2023). Faithful Work: Exploring Hymn Themes with Mixed Methods. The Hymn, 74(1), 23–29.
    2. Lynn, M. L., Easter, S., Jessup, R. K., & Straughn, G. (2022). “Work for the Night is Coming”: How Christian Hymns Frame Human Labor. Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion, 19(5), 475–504. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.51327/MGKG6273

Presentations

  1. Straughn, G. B., Easter, S. G., Jessup, R. K., Lynn, M. L., Christian Scholars Conference, "“Work for the Night is Coming”: The Meaning and Significance of Labor in Christian Hymns," Houston, Texas. (June 2023).
  2. Lynn, M. L. (Author), Easter, S. G., Jessup, R. K., Straughn, G. B., Academy of Management, "Harmonizing Work: Meaning and Meaning Making in Christian Hymnody," Academy of Management, Vancouver, British Columbia. (August 2020).
  3. Straughn, G. B., Lynn, M. L., Easter, S. G., Jessup, R. K., Adams Center for Teaching Excellence, "Work and Faith Harmonized: Views of Labor in Christian Hymns from 1500-2000," Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas. (February 2020).
  4. Lynn, M. L., Easter, S. G., Jessup, R. K., Straughn, G. B., Christian Business Faculty Association, "Work and Faith Harmonized: Views of Labor in Christian Hymns from 1500-2000," Christian Business Faculty Association, Siloam Springs, AR. (October 2019).
  5. Buck, C. A. (Author & Presenter), Straughn, G. B. (Author & Presenter), Planning & Budgeting Forum, "Centralizing and Communicating College Budget Changes, or How a Cellist and CPA Re-Engineered Everything," National Association of College & University Business Officers (NACUBO), Philadelphia, PA. (September 2016).
  6. Straughn, G. B., American Musicological Society - Southwest Chapter - Fall 2015 Meeting, "Research and Higher Education Careers in Music - Panel Discussion," American Musicological Society - Southwest Chapter, Ouchita Baptist University - Arkadelphia, AR. (September 6, 2014).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  1. Straughn, G. B., Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, USA. (January 1, 2014 - May 30, 2014).

Service

Professional

Public

  1. Solo cellist - Sunday morning Worship, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. (November 9, 2014 - Present).
  2. Board Member, Abilene Christian Schools - Board of Trustees, Abilene, Texas. (August 1, 2014 - Present).
  3. Co-leader, Hillcrest Middle School Huddles, Abilene, Texas. (August 1, 2014 - Present).
  4. Chairperson, Hillcrest Singers, Abilene, Texas. (August 1, 2014 - Present).

Teaching

  • Spring 2025

    1. MUST 112 - Aural Skills II
    2. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music
    3. MUSM 439 - Opera History

  • Fall 2024

    1. MUST 111 - Aural Skills I
    2. MUSM 431 - Music History I

  • Spring 2024

    1. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar: Music Histor

  • Fall 2023

    1. MUSM 431 - Music History I

  • Spring 2023

    1. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music
    2. MUSM 439 - Opera History

  • Spring 2022

    1. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music

  • Spring 2021

    1. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music
    2. MUSM 439 - Opera History

  • Spring 2020

    1. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music

  • Summer 2019

    1. BIBM 440 - ST:ChristianIdentity&Community

  • Spring 2019

    1. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music

  • Spring 2016

    1. CORE 210 - Human Identity and Community

  • Spring 2015

    1. CORE 210 - Human Identity and Community

  • Spring 2014

    1. CORE 210 - Human Identity and Community

  • Spring 2013

    1. CORE 210 - Human Identity and Community

  • Fall 2011

    1. CORE 110 - Cornerstone

  • Spring 2011

    1. CORE 120 - Human Person and Identity

  • Fall 2010

    1. CORE 120 - Human Person and Identity

  • Summer 2010

    1. MUSM 232 - Survey of Popular Music
    2. MUSM 232 - Survey of Popular Music

  • Spring 2010

    1. HUM 240 - Sp. Top:

  • Summer 2009

    1. MUSM 432 - Music Hist. II: 1750 - Present
    2. MUSM 232 - Survey of Popular Music
    3. MUSM 232 - Survey of Popular Music

  • Spring 2009

    1. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music
    2. MUSM 432 - Music Hist. II: 1750 - Present

  • Fall 2008

    1. MUSM 431 - Music Hist. I: Antiquity-1750
    2. MUSM 232 - Survey of Popular Music

  • Summer 2008

    1. MUSC 400 - GS: Jazz Literature
    2. MUSM 230 - Introduction to Music
    3. MUSM 230 - Introduction to Music

  • Spring 2008

    1. MUSM 449 - Capstone Seminar in Music
    2. MUSM 432 - Music Hist. II: 1750 - Present
    3. MPIN 211 - Priv Instr Instrum -Non-major
    4. MPIN 411 - Priv Instr Instrum -Non-major
    5. MUSR 301 - Recital Seminar
    6. MUSR 311 - Recital Seminar

  • Fall 2007

    1. HCOL 451 - Honors Colloquium
    2. MUSM 230 - Introduction to Music
    3. MUSM 431 - Music Hist. I: Antiquity-1750
    4. MPIN 411 - Priv Instr Instrum -Non-major
    5. MUSR 301 - Recital Seminar
    6. MUSR 311 - Recital Seminar
    7. UNIV 100 - University Seminar