Overview

The Church Music degree program from Samford University includes academic and professional coursework in music, church music, and a concentration in either conducting, performance or thesis. The degree concludes with an oral comprehensive examination.

Audition Expectations

In addition to the standard application material, Church Music applicants must submit the following materials according to the concentration in which they intend to apply:

Conducting: ten to fifteen-minute video recording of the student conducting a rehearsal or performance.
Performance: repertoire list indicating literature performed in the applied performance area (keyboard, voice, instrumental).
Thesis: writing sample of a research paper no fewer than ten pages in length.
On Site Church Music Audition Requirements

Church Music with Conducting Concentration

On-site conducting of a choral piece selected by conducting and church music faculty.
Sight reading melodies and rhythms.
Performance of two pieces of contrasting style in student’s designated performance area (keyboard, voice, instrumental).
Interview with Church Music faculty.

Church Music with Performance Concentration

Prepared performance of 15 minutes in length of pieces in a contrasting style in student’s applied area (keyboard, voice, instrumental).
Interview with Church Music faculty.

Church Music with Thesis Concentration

Performance of two pieces of contrasting style in student’s designated performance area (keyboard, voice, instrumental).
Interview with Church Music faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Ministry on the Lord’s Day
Singing the Faith
Music as Theological Expression
Worship Arts in the Church
Research in Music
Analytical Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply for admission to the university and declare a major housed within the Division of Music on your application.
Submit the Music Application through your Samford-specific “Application Status Page.”
Attend your audition and interview date. Live, in-person auditions are preferable. If you are unable to audition live, please contact Katie Overturf for virtual audition options.
Completing the application process for the majors and concentrations below have additional requirements. Make sure to submit all materials prompted in the music application accessed through your “Application Status Page.”

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30256 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30256 USD / year

≈ 30256 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

30256 USD / year

≈ 30256 USD / year

Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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Overview

Audition Expectations

Church Music with Conducting Concentration

Church Music with Performance Concentration

Church Music with Thesis Concentration

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Homewood

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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