Krista Moore
BA 2007, music education major, flute and vocal performance emphases
With future plans that include being an elementary, junior high or high school music teacher, a college music professor and also a symphony or philharmonic musician, Krista Moore is currently a student in the teacher credential program. She considered the music department a home outside of home and appreciates the impact each of the music professors had in her life.
“From my very first interaction with students from Fresno Pacific I thought it would be a perfect fit for me, but I had no idea how I would afford it. I applied to several schools and received scholarships and even a full-ride, but when I auditioned for Wayne Huber right away I recognized something very different here. He was so humble and instead of promoting the university, he prayed for me to know God’s plan for my life. I felt sure this was where God wanted me to go, and eventually I received the financial aid I needed. God has provided every year, and I was even able to study abroad in England for a semester.
"From mentorship and almost a second father role to self-less and caring examples, I have been so blessed by my professors. Each one was inspiring and encouraging as well as excellent in their field. They pushed and motivated and prepared us for the next step. Students are their investment as well as their legacy.
"We have wonderful faculty and a wonderful program where musical excellence is being pursued, but we are ready for a new building. Satler Hall, where the music department is now, was the first building on campus. Its rooms are very tired, and there is much need for additional rooms and office space. When we performed Fiddler on the Roof, it was a great performance, but it was done in the gym with tarps on the floor and people sitting in bleachers. I think we can do better. To be able to perform on our own campus in a beautiful facility would benefit the entire community.
"When I saw the plans for the fine arts building, I noticed the main doors face out towards the community instead of inside to the campus. I found that significant in its symbolism that the university is reaching out to the community."
