计划的能力, teach and conduct the meaningful services for a variety of church services is at the core of the Graduate Certificate in 教堂音乐 program.
谢南多厄音乐学院’s 教会音乐学院 is held for two weeks each summer as part of a three-year cycle of intensive study of the skills and knowledge required of a musician working in the church. Each summer focuses on a different aspect of music ministry: liturgical organ playing, 进行(成人, children’s and handbell choirs) and congregational song (hymns and liturgy).
We’ll equip you to be a well-rounded church musician with the knowledge and skills to direct music programs for various Christian denominations. We’ll enhance your abilities in performance and 进行, and give you an understanding of historical and contemporary practices in church music and liturgy. We’ll also explore non-musical aspects of music ministry: program building and administration, staff relations and other components of a successful program.
Because the coursework for this program is covered during the summer, the certificate is a perfect adjunct to other related degree programs: performance (organ, 钢琴或声音), 音乐教育或指挥.
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引领传统崇拜 as an organist, become a choir director and learn the art of accompaniment.
教堂音乐 is a field that has wide appeal for those who wish to combine a love of music with a career in a church setting. Church musicians work with people of all ages and abilities as they prepare the music needed in worship services. Church musicians possess specialized skills in organ, 进行, 的声音, 儿童和成人合唱团, 服务演奏. They must understand the role of music in worship and have a thorough understanding of the various denominational liturgies. The training that Shenandoah offers in church music is not focused on any one denomination, and graduates of this program are employed by all major denominations. Most Shenandoah graduates are employed in full-time positions as music ministers or organist/choirmaster in churches with multiple choir programs.
谢南多厄音乐学院’s 教会音乐学院 is held for two weeks each summer as part of a three-year cycle of an intensive study of the skills and knowledge required of a musician working in the church.
职业生涯 and Salary Possibilities
引领传统崇拜
You will know how to lead traditional worship as an organist, 指挥：音乐或唱诗班指挥, 工作室的老师, 或者一个伴奏者.
Teach church music students of all ages and skill levels
We prepare you to work with and teach amateur choirs, no matter how much training they might or might not have. You will not only be able to help your students make music, but also think about and appreciate what and 为什么 他们在玩.
Work with and train members of clergy
You will also be qualified to work professionally with members of clergy – who often have little or no training themselves – to help them develop their own skills in worship planning.
The 职业生涯 Services Office provides a comprehensive range of services and resources to assist Shenandoah students in their career search. Services offered include resume and cover letter building, 模拟面试, and professional dining etiquette workshops.
Application and Audition Information
Admission to 谢南多厄音乐学院 graduate programs is highly competitive and the audition schedule fills rapidly. Early application and audition registration is recommended.
金融援助 & Assistantship Information for This Program
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in 教堂音乐 program are currently NOT eligible to receive federal and state financial aid funds for study in this program. Please contact Shenandoah’s Office of 金融援助 with any questions, or to request additional information call 540-665-4538 or email finaid@xgcr.net.
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in 教堂音乐 program ARE eligible to apply for Graduate Assistantships and Post-Graduate Fellowships. You will find further information about applying for these awards posted on the 财政援助网站.