Master of Church Music in Choral Conducting
This 45-credit-hour programme is designed to provide advanced training in choral conducting for Bachelor of [Church] Music degree holders, to equip them to be church conductors, music and worship pastors as well as church music educators.
The MCM in Choral Conducting. programme requires four semesters of full-time study to complete. It must be completed within three years from the time of admission.
An additional two semesters will be required for those without the 30-credit-hour core theology and counselling courses. Students in this category must complete their studies within four years from the time of admission.
Prerequisites for Programme Admission
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized?(with applied music major) university or seminary
- 30 credit hours of the required SCM core theology courses from an ATA-accredited seminary. Those without these courses will be required an additional year of study.
- DVD recordings of your:
- Recital given within the last three years of application or of ABRSM (or equivalent) Grade 8 pieces or higher (visit www.abrsm.org for more information, availability in your country, and equivalence)
- 10-minute video of applicant conducting a choir rehearsal
- 10-minute video of applicant conducting a choir performance
- 10-minute video of applicant speaking about his/her personal vision-mission statement as a choral conductor
English Language Minimum Requirements
- TOEFL: 550 (PBT)/213 (CBT)/80 (IBT)
- IELTS:? 6.0
General Requirements
- At least 24 years of age
- Baptized Christian of at least four years
- Music and/or worship ministry experience of at least two years
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all credit hours of studies as required by the school
- Meet the minimum GPA as required
- Approved Christian character
- The applicant will require to take placement exams in music theory, music history and basic musicianship.
- The applicant will require to take additional BCM-level courses should one fail in certain courses/fields of studies.
Curriculum
CORE COURSES (31 credit hours)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Theology of Worship | 3 |
| Church Music Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| Creative Services | 2 |
| Creative Arts, Music and Culture | 3 |
| Theological-Musical Analysis | 3 |
| Perspectives in Congregational Song | 2 |
| Choral Arrangement and Songwriting | 2 |
| Pastoral Leadership Through Music | 2 |
| Project / Recital Proposal 1-2 | 2 |
| Introduction to Music Research and Writing | 1 |
| SBC Chorale/Canticorum 1-4 | 4 |
| Performance Laboratory 1-4 | - |
| Field Education 1-4 | 4 |
| Proficiency Examinations | - |
| Comprehensive Examinations | - |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 |
CHORAL CONDUCTING COURSES (30 credit hours)
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Choral Literature 1-4 | 4 |
| Conducting Studio 1-4 | 8 |
| Advanced Rehearsal Techniques and Management | 3 |
| Instrumental Methods | 1 |
| Repertoire and Programming | 1 |
| Instrumental Conducting | 1 |
| Score Study and Interpretation | 2 |
| Advanced Conducting | 2 |
| Advanced Diction | 2 |
| Lecture / Ministry / Concert Recitals (Choose 2) | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
CORE THEOLOGY COURSES (29-30 credit hours)
An additional 2 semesters (29-30 credit hours) of core theology and counselling courses (English: 29 or Chinese: 30) are required for those who do not fulfill the theology entry requirements.
English?
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| New Testament Survey | 3 |
| Research and Writing Skills | 2 |
| Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| Bible Study Methods | 3 |
| Doctrine 1-2 | 6 |
| Principles of Christian Education | 3 |
| Pastoral Counseling | 3 |
| Pastoral Ministry | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 29 |
Chinese?
| Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| 旧约纵览 / 信息 | 3 |
| 新约纵览 / 信息 | 3 |
| 研经法 | 3 |
| 治学法入门 | 1 |
| 神学概论 | 2 |
| 基督教教育 | 2 |
| 宣讲技巧 | 2 |
| 选修科目（华文神学系主任批准） | 14 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Blended Learning at SBC
At SBC, we seek to build up our community through blended learning: designing synchronous and asynchronous learning activities using both physical and online platforms. Students may expect to be enriched with a variety of face-to-face and online learning experiences during their studies at SBC.
