Overview
Sacred Music from The University of St. Thomas (UST) integrates the musical, liturgical, and pastoral dimensions to ground students professionally in liturgical music as a ministry.
Careers
Graduates of the program will be prepared to work with clergy and congregations in a full or part-time capacity, as well as to teach.
Most UST Music majors are employed part-time as singers or instrumentalists in:
- Traditional Roman Catholic, Anglo-Catholic and Protestant church choirs
- Jewish temple choirs
- Places of worship that feature orchestral music and contemporary bands
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Lessons (Voice/Keyboard)
- Diction
- Conducting
- Anatomy and Function of the Singing Voice
- Survey of Sacred Choral Literature
- Children's Choirs
- Chant
- Archdiocesan Choir
- Multicultural Liturgy
- The Organ in Worship
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
32 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Religious Studies & Theology Music View 671 other Masters in Religious Studies & Theology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application form and $35 application fee
- Official transcript(s)
- Bachelor’s degree in music from a regionally accredited institution (strongly recommended) If bachelor’s degree is in a discipline other than music, applicant must supply letter from priest or music director verifying at least two years of music experience
- Recommendation letters – 1 from a member of the clergy and 1 from a professional musician
- Personal statement describing the applicant’s previous background in music, why he or she wants to pursue the MSM degree and the importance of faith and music to him or her (250-300 words)
- Resumé
- Audition with the Music Department
- English proficiency exam (TOEFL 79, IELTS 6.5, ELS level 112, or Pearson PTE 53)
Tuition Fee
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International
13024 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 407 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
13024 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 407 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Houston
1067 - 1950 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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