Ruth T. Reyes

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Dr. Ruth T. Reyes
Professor of Music

Ruth T. Reyes, originally from Manila, the Philippines, began teaching at Florida Christian College in 1996. She studied in the Pre-College Division of the Juilliard School in New York City, received a Bachelor of Music degree and a Master of Arts, both in piano performance, from Queens College of New York, and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education at Nova Southeastern University.

Dr. Reyes currently is co-director of New Creation, a vocal and instrumental ensemble that presents concert style music as well as Christian contemporary music, drama, and multimedia presentations. She teaches in areas of music theory, music history, conducting, piano, and worship leadership. She is program director of the music and worship ministry and musical arts specializations. Ruth Reyes established the Community Music School (CMS) of Florida Christian College in 1999 and is currently CMS Director. Dr. Reyes also speaks in church and area conferences on topics of worship, women’s ministry leadership, and Christian living.

Ruth Reyes has been married for 34 years to Eli Reyes. They have two grown daughters. Mrs. Reyes also speaks Spanish and Tagalog, enjoys traveling, reading, baking, spending time with her family, watching NCIS and Food Network Channel.