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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
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
31 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Music Musicology View 640 other Masters in Musicology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
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 Fee
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International
28644 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 924 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
28644 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 924 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Homewood
850 - 1300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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