The Classes
" You can expect to find a Spirit-led curriculum which is effectively geared towards hands-on learning."
Worship
Leadership: Learn how to bring people into the presence of God as you study
the technical skills, the nature of Biblical worship and the heart of the
worship leader. 3 units.
*Class Textbook: “The
Art of Leading Worship,” by
Dick Grout.
Music
Theory: A course in
practical and contemporary music theory, with an emphasis on the chord
structure and progression of the worship music of today. 3 units.
*
Class Textbook: “Music
Theory for the Worship Musician,”
by Dick Grout.
Worship
Leadership Lab: An
opportunity to lead worship in a variety of settings, oversee and rehearse
worship teams, learn from the experiences of seasoned worship leaders, and
discuss the practical questions and challenges facing this essential ministry. 3
units.
*
Class Textbook: “Hands
ON,” by Dick Grout.
Worship and Cultural Expression: This
course will introduce you to the wealth
of the various cultural, ethnic and denominational expressions of worship in
the Body of Christ, as well as discuss the attitudes you might have toward
those whose worship and music are different than yours. 3 units.
*
Class Textbook: “Diversity
in Worship,” by Dick Grout.
The
Language of Music: Building
from the Music Theory course, this class concentrates on the art of reading
music and music dictation. Both the
ability to know what written music sounds like and the corresponding ability to
write out music that you hear are important skills to develop and possess for
anyone involved in the ministry of music. 3 units.
*
Class Textbook: “The
Language of Music,” by Dick
Grout.
Songwriting and Arranging:
Building from the Language of Music course, this class will teach you to
compose worship music and create custom arrangements for the worship team of
your local church. 3 units.
*Class Textbook:“The
Christian Songwriter and Arranger,” by Dick Grout.
Philosophy
of Christian Music: Be
challenged to dialogue and develop your own view of such contemporary issues
as: “What
is Christian music? Crossover Music, Copyright, Excellence in Music,
the Worship Music Industry, Sacred vs. Secular and the place of secular
music in the life of a believer, Music in Missions and Evangelism, the
Power of Music”. 3 units.
*
Class Textbook: “Developing
a Christian Philosophy of Music,”
by Dick Grout.
Basic
Worship Piano: This class
includes learning about the piano, how to make and play chords, basic rhythmic
patterns, and learning how to play simple worship music. 1 unit.
*
Class Textbook: “Basic
Worship Piano,” by Dick
Grout.
Intermediate
Worship Piano: A follow-up
class to Basic Worship Piano, the intermediate level utilizes a class and lab
setting along with more of a personalized hands-on approach to learning to play
piano for worship. 1 unit.
*
Class Textbook: “Playing
Piano for Worship”, by Dick
Grout.
Advanced Worship Piano:
A follow-up class to Intermediate Worship Piano, the advanced level format is
individual lessons that concentrate on a personalized program of growth and
development in the more advanced stages of accompanying worship music. 1
unit.
*
Class Textbook: “Playing
Piano for Worship”, by Dick
Grout.
Basic
Drum Set: This is a course for beginners, and will prepare the student with a good
foundation for properly playing the drum set for the accompaniment of worship
music with a worship team. Learn to
read basic drum music, and develop the ability to listen with sensitivity and
musicianship. 1 unit.
*
Class Textbook: “Rhythm
in Worship”, by Dick Grout.
Advanced
Drum Set: A follow-up class
to Basic Drum Set, the advanced level format is individual lessons that
concentrate on a personalized program of growth and development in the more
advanced stages of playing drums on a worship team. 1 unit.
*
Class Textbook: “Rhythm
in Worship”, by Dick Grout.
Basic
Worship Guitar: This is a course for beginners, and will prepare the student with a good
foundation for playing the guitar for the accompaniment of worship music with a
worship team. Learn basic chords and
strum patterns, and develop the ability to listen with sensitivity and
musicianship. 1 unit.
*
Class Textbook: “Basic
Worship Guitar”, by Dick
Grout.
Group
or Individual Voice Lessons:
1
unit.
*
Class Textbook: (Instructor’s
choice)
Group
or Individual Guitar Lessons:
1
unit.
*
Class Textbook: (Instructor’s
choice)
Worship Team: Join one of several worship teams that provide worship music for many chapel services
and school functions. Worship Team is
not a class, and there is no charge. No audition is necessary, but you must be
able to sing on pitch, or play an instrument reasonably well by note or by ear.
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