Philosophy of Church Music
This core course will be taught throughout the two years, interacting with all courses and culminating in a paper in which the student presents a personal philosophy of church music.

Leadership of Congregational Song
This course will be taught over two years. It includes techniques of leadership for congregational singing using a wide variety of musical styles. Concurrent tracks are offered in your choice of organ, piano, guitar, or cantor (voice).

Hymnody of the Christian Church
A comprehensive review of hymnody with special reference to The Hymnal 1982 and Lutheran Book of Worship, as well as supplemental collections.

Principles of Choral Leadership
This course will be taught over two years. Year one will include choral conducting techniques. Year two will focus on voice training for choirs.

Resources for Effective Music Ministry
Attention to the congregation’s need, the pastoral skills of musicians, staff relationships, developing local and regional resources, working with volunteer choirs or ensembles (children, youth, and adult), and arranging hymns and service music as anthems.

Teaching New Music to the Congregation
Includes analysis of music as well as techniques useful in introducing new texts and music. Participants will teach new music to each other during classes.

Liturgy and Music
Exploration of the church year, lectionary, history and theology of church music, with practical application for participants.