"Helping others find their voice through worship, Education and Empowerment
"Teaching the Practice of Praise and the Lifestyle of Worship"
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About Tehillah Music Ministries
School of Worship For anyone ready to go deeper The School of Worship offers teaching, curriculum, and formation rooted in the biblical foundations of praise and worship. Drawing from the theology of the Tabernacle and the living tradition of African American sacred music, our courses are designed to equip worshippers, musicians, and ministry leaders with both understanding and practice. → Learn more about the School of Worship
School of Worship For anyone ready to go deeper The School of Worship offers teaching, curriculum, and formation rooted in the biblical foundations of praise and worship. Drawing from the theology of the Tabernacle and the living tradition of African American sacred music, our courses are designed to equip worshippers, musicians, and ministry leaders with both understanding and practice. → Learn more about the School of Worship
School of Worship For anyone ready to go deeper The School of Worship offers teaching, curriculum, and formation rooted in the biblical foundations of praise and worship. Drawing from the theology of the Tabernacle and the living tradition of African American sacred music, our courses are designed to equip worshippers, musicians, and ministry leaders with both understanding and practice. → Learn more about the School of Worship
women of the well For women ready to grow, connect, and be empowered. a space for women who are serious about their faith and their lives. We gather around worship, the Word, and honest conversation — because real empowerment begins with knowing who you are in God and learning to love without limits. → Learn more about our women at the well prayer breakfasts
School of Worship For anyone ready to go deeper The School of Worship offers teaching, curriculum, and formation rooted in the biblical foundations of praise and worship. Drawing from the theology of the Tabernacle and the living tradition of African American sacred music, our courses are designed to equip worshippers, musicians, and ministry leaders with both understanding and practice. → Learn more about the School of Worship
School of Worship For anyone ready to go deeper The School of Worship offers teaching, curriculum, and formation rooted in the biblical foundations of praise and worship. Drawing from the theology of the Tabernacle and the living tradition of African American sacred music, our courses are designed to equip worshippers, musicians, and ministry leaders with both understanding and practice. → Learn more about the School of Worship
the renaissance program For the next generation We believe every child deserves access to music, literacy, and a sense of belonging. The ROC Renaissance Program uses music and books as tools for development, healing, and identity formation — particularly for children in under-resourced communities in Rochester, New York. → Learn more about ROC Renaissance
School of Worship For anyone ready to go deeper The School of Worship offers teaching, curriculum, and formation rooted in the biblical foundations of praise and worship. Drawing from the theology of the Tabernacle and the living tradition of African American sacred music, our courses are designed to equip worshippers, musicians, and ministry leaders with both understanding and practice. → Learn more about the School of Worship
the renaissance program For the next generation We believe every child deserves access to music, literacy, and a sense of belonging. The ROC Renaissance Program uses music and books as tools for development, healing, and identity formation — particularly for children in under-resourced communities in Rochester, New York. → Learn more about ROC Renaissance
founder & executive director
meet dr. phyllis anita moss
Founder & Executive Director,
Tehillah Music Ministries
I have been singing since I was twelve years old. What began with $5-a-week piano lessons in elementary school grew into a lifelong calling — through voice training at the Eastman School of Music and Morris Brown College; theological formation at the Interdenominational Theological Center; and decades of ministry leadership in Atlanta and Rochester, New York.
I am a singer, songwriter, music teacher, and author. My work sits at the intersection of worship, education, and community — because I believe music is one of God's most powerful tools for healing, identity, and transformation.
I am a mother, currently residing in Rochester, New York. My preparation for ministry includes a B.S. in Business, a MDiv in Christian Education, a MA in Church Music and a Doctorate in Ministry and Worship. With God's guidance I am still learning, still building, still singing.
"You have made known to me the path of life. In Your presence is fullness of joy." — Psalm 16:11
Our History
Tehillah Music Ministries, (pronouced ta-hee-la) is a Hebrew word which in short means to sing. The ministry grew out of a doctoral project that asked a simple question: what would it look like to teach people not just to sing, but to worship as a way of life? That question became a book — The Practice of Praise — and remains the heartbeat of everything we do here.
For many years the ministry has focused on adult learning, hosting worship seminars for churches and prayer breakfast for women. However, the long-term goal has always been to offer music education for children. Why music? Because God has always used music to help heal communities. Because music is a universal means of expression and there are new songs that need to be birthed out of this period. Because music helps with education, mental health and self-esteem. Because music is fun! My deepest passion is children. I work tirelessly to ensure that young people — especially those in under-resourced communities — have access to music, literacy, and the kind of formation that shapes a whole life.
Tehillah Music Ministries was formed in Atlanta, Georgia and currently operates in Rochester, New York. The ministry was granted 501 (c)(3) again in 2019 and is currently working with a small Board of Directors to develop programs that will help address the current needs of our community.
Our Mission and vision
Our Mission
To teach singing and music for the purpose of improving the spiritual life, the mental health, the self-esteem and the life experiences of others.
Our Vision
Tehillah Music Ministries exists to raise worshipers, empower women, equip families, and inspire the next generation through Christ-centered worship, education, and creative arts. We want to provide opportunities for our children to study music, and to help
promote emotional health in our communities through music and the arts. We envision transformed communities as people discover their voice, develop their gifts, and use them to serve God and others.