Clifton Davis

Clifton Davis serves as the Director of Chapel Music, Staff Accompanist, and Adjunct Professor of Music at Taylor University. He is affiliated with the Music, Theatre & Dance Department and Chapel, leveraging 13 years of service to build bridges through music across societal divisions.

His educational background includes:

• Doctor of Arts (DA) in Music from Ball State University (2016), graduating magna cum laude
• Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Church Music from Southern Seminary

Dr. Davis's research centers on Music with specialized focus in Choral Music and Church Music. His doctoral dissertation investigated best practices in group creativity within choral settings, while his interdisciplinary work integrates Theology and Student Development through musical collaboration and spiritual formation.

He actively composes and arranges for global ensembles including London's Questors Choir and Taylor University's Taylor Sounds, with publications through SMP Press, Arrangeme.com, Lifeway Music, and Urban Ministries. His commissioned vocal and instrumental works demonstrate continuous creative engagement despite no specific grant details being documented.

Dr. Davis directs Chapel Music programming at Taylor University while maintaining international performance connections spanning South America to Singapore as conductor, vocalist, and instrumentalist.