Sacred Music
The Sacred Music program at Faith combines top-notch academics and brand-new facilities, with several ministry opportunities on and off campus, to give our in-demand grads a well-rounded college experience!
Looking to possibly pursue a master’s or Ph.D. in the area of music? Because of our academic excellence and our accreditation, a degree in Sacred Music opens opportunities for further study of music in graduate schools and conservatories.
You Might Like This Program If…
- You have a passion for music
- You want a better understanding of the history of religious music
- You want a better understanding of the Biblical philosophy of music
Program Objectives
Each student will:
- Demonstrate competence in content-based areas of music history, theory, pedagogy, music technology and analysis
- Evidence competence in skill-based areas of ear training/sight singing, improvisation, composition, keyboard proficiency and conducting
- Exemplify technical and artistic proficiency with a primary instrument/voice, and have broad understanding of the literature and pedagogical approaches
- Demonstrate the ability to rehearse and lead ensembles appropriate to the chosen specialization
- Develop a Biblical philosophy of music
- Demonstrate the ability to develop, organize, and administer the music program in a local church
Potential Career Paths
- Sacred Music Publishing/Recording
- Worship Leader
- Orchestra Director
- Professional Singer
- Vocal Coach
Sample Course Outline
- Year 1: Music Theory I and II; Aural Skills I and II
- Year 2: Music History I and II; Music Theory III and IV
- Year 3: Choral Methods; Elementary Conducting; Advanced Conducting
- Year 4: Sacred Choral Literature; Choral Writing and Arranging
Major Overview
Degree:
Sacred Music (B.S.)
Credits:
126-129
Average Completion Time:
4 Years
Format:
Classes available on-campus or online
Meet the Faculty
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Featured Graduate
Stephen Lounsbrough
Year of Graduation: 2010
Job Title: Pastor of Worship Arts and Grow Groups
Favorite Thing about Faith: “I greatly appreciated the unique opportunity afforded me at Faith to receive sound Biblical instruction alongside quality musical opportunities. Having a desire to not only use music in church ministry but also to be immersed in the broader musical scene, I jumped into basically all of the musical opportunities Faith had to offer. I played in the orchestra, sang in the choir, took lessons in violin and piano, led singing in chapels, and was even able to fill in conducting and substitute teaching. I was fortunate enough to travel to Europe on the chorale’s Germany and Netherlands tour and to cross the U.S. twice in a van on a traveling singing team. I still glean from my various experiences and education at Faith in the ministry God has called me to now.”