The and the 蜜桃传媒 Review Committee of the Academic Senate have approved a music major emphasis in worship leadership. This new program, which is open to students from any church background, will begin in fall 2013.
, Adams professor of music and worship, encourages students interested in a career in church music to explore the new emphasis. 鈥淭his is our first new music major track in many years, offering a serious program of study for students interested in exploring the full breadth and depth of music ministry in the church,鈥� Shasberger says.
Students will study the practices of worship and the history of the church, including courses about arranging and producing music for a variety of contemporary and traditional church settings. There are also many internships available. Students will be able to develop and refine their skills on guitar and keyboard instruments, including a pipe organ.
Students pursuing this program will have the opportunity to explore experiences that might lead to careers as worship leader, minister of music, cantor, organist-choir master, director of music or liturgist.
鈥淭his new music emphasis will help students grow and build skills that will serve the church in many settings,鈥� Shasberger says.