School of Fine Arts and Communication Interim Dean – Pattye Casarow

Dr. Pattye Casarow joined the Division of Music at Bob Jones University in the fall of 2016. She currently serves as Interim Dean of the School of Fine Arts & Communication and Program Coordinator for the online Master of Music Education.  Dr. Casarow also teaches undergraduate courses in Music Education and conducts the University Singers, BJU’s vibrant freshman choir.  Prior to her time at BJU, Dr. Casarow served for 13 years as Professor of Music and Chair of the Music Department at Clearwater Christian College in Florida. Her choirs have performed in diverse venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Istanbul, Turkey. Before entering higher education, she spent over 20 years teaching K–12 music in Georgia, New Jersey, and Arizona.

Dr. Casarow's research focuses on sight-singing pedagogy, specifically the factors influencing student success in reading music at sight. She is also active as a workshop presenter and guest conductor for choral festivals.  Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Grand Canyon University and both a Master of Music Education and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from Arizona State University.

Dr. Pattye Casarow is married to Dr. Steve Casarow, Chair of the Division of Business Management in the BJU School of Business. They have four children and seven grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys Pickleball, CrossFit, and sewing.  Reflecting on her calling, Dr. Casarow shares: “I am deeply grateful for God’s gentle leading in my life, which brought me to the faculty of Bob Jones University. Music education and choral music are lifelong passions, and I look forward to sharing both ideas and music-making experiences with my students. Music educators are uniquely privileged to teach and perform, sharing the joy and beauty of music with their students and audiences alike.”