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CHURCH MUSIC (0565)
Humanities Division
RECOMMENDED COURSES
FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
This certificate is primarily designed for individuals in the church music industry who are
trying to improve their skills and knowledge. The church music courses use the texts and
materials of current music classes with the exception of the Church Music Seminar which
includes seminar presentations on various topics related to the church music industry.
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Planning and organizing a choral/music program for all ages.
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Conducting, music reading, music arranging (choral and/or
instrumental), literature and repertoire.
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Working with accompanists and instrumentalists.
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Keyboard Skills
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Music ministry/Worship planning (contemporary and traditional).
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Developing a network and career center for placement of church
musicians in ministry locations.
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Contemporary issues of church music.
It is suggested that a plan of study be discussed with the music advisor before
pursuing the program and to assure the courses selected provide the greatest
benefit.
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
MUSC 1101
Elementary Music Theory I
2
MUSC 2211
Applied Music
1
MUSC 1090/1080 College Choir/College Band
1
MUSC 1182
Seminars in Church Music I
2
Elective*
3
9
Second Semester
MUSC 1102
Elementary Music theory II
2
MUSC 2211
Applied Music
1
MUSC 1090/1080 College Choir/College Band
1
MUSC 1183
Seminars in Church Music II
2
Elective*
3
9
One Year Total
18
Select electives from the following:
COMM 1110
Public Speaking
3
MUSC 1100
Music Appreciation
3
Or other courses approved by the Humanities division advisor.
