MUSM 5287 - Church Music Intermediate Practicum

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Music, Sacred Music

Description:

5287. Church Music Intermediate Practicum. 3 hours. This course will concentrate on the mechanics of administering a comprehensive church music program including outlines for the structure of varied model programs, working with volunteers, church committees, the pastor(s), the interview, resources for music and equipment, preparing a budget, sample contracts, copyright laws, professional memberships and denominational variants. The course will include an extensive study of psalm singing looking at styles from Gregorian Chant to Gelineau-type psalms; how to interpret Gregorian Psalm notation, understanding pointing, ways to teach them and ways to perform them; the denominational hymnal as a resource; for organists, how to accompany the different types of psalms; introduction to handbells and repertoire for handbells; diplomacy and church politics; choral repertoire lists; working with adult, children's, and youth choirs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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