Bachelor of Music (Worship)
Excelsia University College
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This course has been cancelled
About
The Bachelor of Music (Worship) degree is a course embedded within the existing Bachelor of Music. Students gain the technical, artistic and analytical training required to become professional musicians, with the course diverging in its emphasis on theological preparation for a future in Christian ministry. The addition of specific units such as Worship Music in Practice, Worship Music Placement, and Theology of Worship equip students with a deeper understanding of biblical directives and theological approaches to worship through music and how to apply this in diverse church settings. Students explore central themes underpinning personal and corporate worship expression in both Old and New Testament. These include God as Creator and Father, tabernacle/temple worship, the figure of King David, the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the church.
Students also apply learnings into music production with a live/digital launch of an EP of original worship music relevant to individual and congregational worship contexts. This industry-relevant training encompasses all aspects of pre- and post-production.
Additionally, the course features placement within a congregational setting (broader worship music settings are available) under the mentorship of College staff and a church ministry team. Students are given a context for mentoring, practical skill development, ensemble skills, planning, songwriting and worship leading, linking with existing or new campus ministry initiatives at Excelsia University College, such as Gathering and/or praise and worship meetings and events. Graduates will complete the course prepared to lead worship ministry teams both on campus and in local churches.
The Bachelor of Music (Worship) prepares students for future roles in music and Christian ministry contexts. It is grounded in the understanding that professional musicians will commonly engage in ‘portfolio’ careers requiring versatile, flexible, and adaptable skills including multi-instrumental performing, composing, arranging, producing, ensemble directing, teaching, and researching.
Areas of study
Music, worship leading.
Career opportunities
Composers and arrangers, conductors and musical directors (in school and church settings), music teachers, performers (accompanists, chamber musicians, band members, session musicians), studio music teachers, studio and live sound for worship setting, worship music leaders and worship music songwriters.
Practical experience
Students study subjects including Worship Music in Practice, Worship Music Placement, and Theology of Worship which equips them with a deeper understanding of biblical directives and theological approaches to worship through music and how to apply this in diverse church settings.
Fees and charges
Refer to Excelsia University College latest fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Audition: Applicant should prepare to present 2 pieces demonstrating their skill on their major instrument (including voice).
Interview: Conducted concurrently with the audition. Applicants will discuss their previous musical experience, personal motivation and aspirations.
Musical knowledge: In the audition students will be assessed on their current musical knowledge and this will determine whether they go into a beginner or advanced strand in theory units.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Completion of NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate/overseas equivalent.
Other applicants
Refer to the Excelsia University College's general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Excelsia University College website.
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ATAR profile
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Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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