Christopher Ashbaugh

Christopher Ashbaugh is an Assistant Professor of Theory and Composition at Houghton University. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Music Composition (in progress) from the State University of New York at Buffalo, an M.M. from Butler University, and a B.Mus. from Capital University. He teaches courses spanning Music Theory for Non-Majors, Composition, Applied Lessons, and advanced musicianship.

His research explores the intersection of faith and music, with emphasis on:

• Liturgical traditions across Christian denominations
• Transcendence in both classical and contemporary idioms
• Ancient/modern oral-traditional practices

Publications predominantly analyze theological aesthetics in music, examining themes like beauty, catharsis, and liturgy through conference proceedings.

Honors include:

• Capital University Collegiate Fellow
• Ruth Friscoe Contest Best-in-Show
• SUNY at Buffalo Presidential Fellowship

He mentors students through applied lessons but no formal advisees are listed. His compositions (e.g., 'Mosaic' for piano) bridge academic and performance contexts, reflecting his integrated approach to music education.