Biography: Christopher Duke

Christopher Duke Ed.D

Dr. Christopher A. Duke is a 1991 Fisk graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. He earned a Master of Science degree in Music Education from Tennessee State University, where he also earned the Doctor of Education degree in School Supervision and Administration of Higher Education. During Dr. Duke’s tenure as Director, the Fisk University Choir has performed throughout the country and in various radio and television appearances. Dr. Duke currently serves as Instructor of Music and conducts the University Choir and is Interim University Organist. He has also served as the Music Director for Spruce Street Baptist Church. Additionally, Dr. Duke recently served as a Committee Member for the publication of the new Total Praise Hymnal for the National Baptist Convention Sunday School Publishing Board.

 

Education:

Fisk University Nashville, TN - 1991
Bachelor of Science in Music Education

Tennessee State University Nashville, TN - 1995
Master of Science in Music Education

Tennessee State University - 2009
Doctor of Education in School Supervision and Administration

 

Contact information:

Office Location: Room 001, New Livingston Hall

Office email: cduke@fisk.edu

Christopher Duke, EdD Research and Publications

Dissertation: THE QUALITY OF STUDENT LIFE AND ITS IMPACT ON RETENTION AT AN URBAN HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY
December 2008
Tennessee State University

Christopher Duke, EdD Professional Service

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Phi Omega - National Service Fraternity
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia- Professional Music Fraternity
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity INC.

PAST SERVICES TO FISK UNIVERSITY
Director of Residential Life and Campus Services
Housing and Program Specialist
Tribunal Council Chair
Fisk University Chapel Music Director
DJ - WFSK Radio
1989-1991 Station Manager WFSK Radio

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND EXPERIENCE - MUSIC
1995 - 2015 Musician and Organist Riverside Chapel SDA
1991 - 1994 University Organist, Fisk University
1991 - 1994 Adjunct Music Dept (University Choir) Fisk University
1995 - 1996 Adjunct Music Professor' Vol State College - Galltan Tenn
1999 Music Conductor, Once on This Island, By Lynn Ahrens, Spring Arts Festival, Fisk
2003 Music Conductor, Ain't Misbehavin' By Fats Waller - Spring Arts Festival, Fisk Univ
2015 Musician 105 Voices concert (Kenedy Center) Washington DC
2004 - 2019 Guest Organist Christmas Concert - Payne Chapel AME

Christopher Duke, EdD Conference Presentations,Supervisions, & Committees

Committee Member for the publication of the new Total Praise Hymnal for the National Baptist Convention Sunday School Publishing Board

Christopher Duke, EdD Courses

Current Courses:
University Choir - MUS-226
World Music - MUS-200
Secondary Organ