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Should YOU be a CHURCH MUSIC MAJOR at VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY?

The vocation of Church Music is an ancient and noble one---traditional, yet constantly developing to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse and global society. As a Church Music student at VU, you will . . .

work directly with of the Director of Chapel Music and University Organist in providing music for more than 10 weekly services in the Chapel of the Resurrection.

study and perform masterworks of the solo organ literature, such as the Preludes and Fugues of Bach, and sing in the Kantorei, a select choir specializing in festive liturgies.

prepare hymns for Morning Prayer and choral accompaniments for special services.

As an upper division student in Chuch Music you will . . .

assume a leadership role in preparing music or directing small ensembles for worship.

learn through seminars, lectures, and workshops about the role that music has played in the prayers and praises of God's people for centuries.

develop new ways to apply your skills in creative ways in the contemporary church, through conducting, composing, arranging, performing, and collaborating.

Valparaiso University's magnificent Chapel of the Resurrection, with its program of ministry and worship, offers one of the finest undergraduate laboratories in the country for the study and practice of Church Music. Its state-of-the-art Reddel Memorial Organ was re-dedicated in September 1996 following a major renovation and completion.
The Church Music Major (Bachelor of Music in Church Music) is available in both organ and vocal tracks. It is an intensive professional degree program, consisting of 86 credit hours in music, with 50 credit hours in general education and elective courses. A graduation recital is required. Valparaiso University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
For more information on Church Music at Valparaiso University, contact Professor Lorraine Brugh (219-464-5084 or Lorraine.Brugh@valpo.edu).

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