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Master of Sacred Music

The Master of Sacred Music degree prepares pastoral musicians for service in the church.

The program includes rigorous musical, historical, biblical, and theological study. Courses include worship, church music, hymnody, literature, applied music, composing, arranging, conducting, repertoire, and children’s choirs.

Two majors are possible: organ and conducting.

Objectives of the MSM degree
Build upon and refine existing musical skills

Equip those preparing for music and worship leadership with theological and liturgical understanding

Provide study alongside peers who will later be partners in the leadership of worship

Give opportunity for studying other ministry skills along with the worship and music concentration
Application Procedure

To apply, review application procedures and submit the application form, official undergraduate transcripts, an Autobiography/Faith Statement, a $50 application fee, and four letters of recommendation (the three included in the application packet, plus the Musician Recommendation). Admission to the program requires a bachelor’s degree in music, and all applicants must complete an audition.

This is an unofficial worksheet for you to use. Fill in the grade and semester completed for each required course You must have received a grade of “C” or better in each course and you will need to attach a copy of your transcript to your official request. Please note that 0.5 unit labs do not count toward Skills certificates.

To actually apply for any of the skill certificates indicated below, an Official Application form must be used and may be picked up in the Music Office CH 244.

This is an unofficial worksheet for you to use. Fill in the grade and semester completed for each required course. You must have received a grade of “C” or better in each course and you will need to attach a copy of your transcript to your official request. Please note that 0.5 unit labs do not count toward Skills certificates.

To actually apply for any of the skill certificates indicated below, an Official Application form must be used and may be picked up in the Music Office CH 244.

This is an unofficial worksheet for you to use. Fill in the grade and semester completed for each required course. You must have received a grade of “C” or better in each course and you will need to attach a copy of your transcript to your official request. Please note that 0.5 unit labs do not count toward Skills certificates.

To actually apply for any of the skill certificates indicated below, an Official Application form must be used and may be picked up in the Music Office CH 244