Associate of Church Music
The Associate of Church Music Program is designed to equip musically and spiritually for effective lay ministry in the local church. This program lays a solid foundation in developing a Biblical view of worship and nurturing a deeper walk with God while acquiring the musical disciplines necessary to serve effectively in this important area of ministry.
The ACM Program includes four distinct tracks of emphasis:
- Worship Ministry
- Worship Leader
- Worship Musician
- Worship Songwriter
These tracks effectively prepare the student who desires to complete the four-year Bachelor of Church Music Program. Private lessons (instrument or voice), participation in music and worship groups, and a basic knowledge of piano and theory are recommended as preparation for entrance into this program.
A minimum of 64 credit hours are required for the Associate of Church Music degree. Program requirements are subject to change.
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The Worship Ministry Emphasis track was created for the student who has a vision to serve in a local church in worship ministry. The two-year program is designed to prepare the student to be involved in worship ministry on a lay-level. This track lays the foundation for the four year Bachelor of Church Music degree.
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The Worship Leader Emphasis is designed for the student who has a passion and desire to be a worshipper and to lead people in worship. The student will be given a foundation to become a successful worship leader with any size of group. Courses will include elements such as practical vocal training, leading and rehearsing with a worship band, reading lead sheets and playing entry level piano.
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The student who has a passion to play an instrument(s) in a worship band or orchestra will benefit from the Worship Musician Emphasis.
Courses will focus on helping the student develop a high level of skill on their instrument individually and within a band as well as giving them a core biblical foundation.
In order to enter this program, the student must pass a proficiency exam.
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The Worship Songwriter Emphasis is designed for the student who is passionate about expressing worship through writing presence-driven songs that can be used in worship services, special events, evangelism, drama and musicals. In addition to courses on songwriting, creating lead sheets and chord charts, arranging, working in a recording studio, understanding basic piano or guitar fundamentals and MIDI, students will receive core biblical training.
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