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MUSC443 Liturgical Choral Direction A

10 cp
Prerequisites Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Church Music and demonstrated experience and ability in choral direction
Teaching Organisation Individual tuition by an approved teacher, for 60 minutes per week over one semester (or equivalent), including studio instruction and supervision in the context of choral rehearsals (as detailed below) and worship services (either live or videotaped).

The student is required to rehearse an approved church choir of at least 12 singers, singing in at least 3 vocal parts for at least 1.5 hours per week over the semester, or equivalent. The details of the proposed choir must be submitted for approval no later than one week before the commencement of the semester, together with proposed rehearsal times and repertoire.

A study of the art and techniques of choral rehearsal and direction appropriate to the practice of music in worship, including the direction of an approved choir throughout the semester. The repertoire may be chosen to reflect the students own denominational tradition.

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