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Certificate in Sacred Music
The Music Department, in conjunction with the Religious Studies Department, offers the Certificate in Sacred Music. This two-year program promotes the development of:
1. Basic technical musical competencies.
2. Liturgical, scriptural and theological understandings for practical use in music ministry.
The certificate can lead to the Bachelor of Arts in Music degree or the Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies.
Sacred Music Collection
Shoen Library's outstanding Lois Rarick Cooke Sacred Music Collection contains more than 10,000 volumes of music, books and periodicals. It is one of the most important resource centers for sacred music in the Pacific Northwest.
Learning Outcomes
Performance
Perform on a primary instrument or voice, individually and in ensembles, to at least an advanced beginner level, demonstrating musicianship, technical proficiency, interpretive understanding and breadth of repertoire.
Conceptual Knowledge
Begin identifying and working conceptually with the elements of the musical language, analyzing and imitating the use of melody, harmony, rhythm, structure and style in the music of the past and present.
Historical Perspective
Gain a basic understanding of how music has been used in the Christian church through the ages.
Musical Literacy
Accurately read, sing, hear and notate diatonic music.
Keyboard Fluency
Demonstrate beginning fluency at the keyboard, playing scales and standard harmonic progressions in all keys, harmonizing melodies, improvising, accompanying song sessions and performing elementary repertoire from the classical, traditional, folk and popular repertoire.
Leadership & Collaboration
Develop skills sufficient to work as a musical leader and collaborator in a liturgical setting.
Theological Foundation
Acquire basic liturgical, scriptural and theological understandings for practical use in music ministry.