A new album of original worship music written by Grove City College students is set to debut across major streaming platforms this month. The record, titled “Glorify,” showcases music created through the College’s newest academic offering — a songwriting course within the Worship Arts minor.
Two singles, “Glory! Glory! (Psalm 19)” and “Your Glory Reigns (Psalm 57),” have already been released, with a third track arriving Jan. 23. The full album officially launches on Jan. 30, accompanied by a release party and concert in Breen Student Union.
The project is credited to Grove City College Worship and stems from a songwriting class introduced in fall 2024 under the direction of Daniel Snoke, Chapel Worship Coordinator. Snoke said the students’ creativity, dedication, and theological depth exceeded expectations.
“The students have done an excellent job, beyond my expectations when I started the class,” Snoke said. “I hope these songs are not only beautiful but helpful to the church in worship and chapel.”
Students wrote most of the album’s tracks with Snoke providing guidance and structural support. The resulting music leans toward a contemporary congregational sound, similar to CityAlight or Sovereign Grace Music, and centers on poetic interpretations of Psalms.
The Worship Arts minor welcomes students of all majors, and the course drew participants from a variety of Christian traditions — including Reformed, Pentecostal, Anglican, and Catholic backgrounds. Snoke said this diversity of worship expressions led to a “unique and beautiful result.”
Most students in the inaugural class were Biblical and Theological Studies majors, many of whom hope to pursue ministry or worship leadership careers.
The album was recorded at Red Caiman Studios in Pittsburgh, where Snoke once interned during his time at Duquesne University. He brought in professional musicians from his worship band to collaborate with Grove City students, who contributed vocals, piano, and guitar performances. This blend provided a polished yet organic, live‑worship feel.
For sophomore Brooke Garrett of Hillsborough, N.C., who wrote two songs for the album, the recording experience was formative.
“It felt like the culmination of the worship spirit of the whole College,” Garrett said. “Being in the actual studio in May was the highlight of the semester. I loved the communal format, with a heavenly chorus of voices united behind every song.”
Snoke called the experience personally meaningful, reflecting on his earlier years in the same studio wondering how to merge artistic work with Christian community.
“Fast forward almost 20 years, and I had 20 students singing and playing songs they had written,” he said. “It’s been fun to give students the community and opportunity I was looking for in college.”
Current students who wrote or performed on the album include:
Sarah (Sassman) Herrmann, Jasmine Hoagland, Jenna Miller, and John Remaniak, in addition to Garrett.
Recent alumni credits include:
Jenna (Knepper) Bennett ’25, Luke Bennett ’25, Lydia Dyk ’25, Sam Hougue ’25, Haley Miller ’25, Meredith Reed ’25, and Anna Tomasetti ’25.
While there are no plans for a physical CD release, listeners can pre‑save “Glorify” on Spotify, with full streaming availability beginning Jan. 30.
For more information about Grove City College, visit gcc.edu.