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Concentration in Sacred Music

DIRECTOR

Kristin Van Cleve

 

The Sacred Music concentration builds on the foundation of the Music Concentration, with studies of the historical, theoretical and practical aspects of sacred music.  Students have the opportunity to focus on the role of sacred music in the liturgy of the Church, with hands-on experiences through the Sacred Music practicum, in planning and implementing music in the context of church services.

Requirements

Required Courses

MUS 3322Advanced Music Theory

3
MUS 3330History and Theory of Gregorian Chant

3
MUS 3340Survey of Sacred Music

3

MUS 1320Music Theory I

3
Or
MUS 1311Music of the Western World I

3
Or
MUS 1312Music of the Western World II

3
Or
MUS 3335History of Opera

3

Applied Music

6
Total Credit Hours:18

Applied Music (1000 level)

  • 2 semesters of applied organ (see piano proficiency requirement)
  • 2 semesters of applied voice
  • 2 semesters of UD Chorale
  • 2 semesters of supervised Sacred Music Practicum at the Church of the Incarnation, planned with the student, Campus Ministry and the Music Department Director. (Zero credit)

In addition to these courses, the Sacred Music Concentration requires piano proficiency, which will be determined through a playing demonstration heard by the Music Department director and piano faculty. If the student has no prior piano experience, then 2 semesters of beginning piano are required before taking applied organ lessons. Assessment/evaluation of piano skills should take place as soon as possible after the student has decided to pursue the Sacred Music Concentration.