Intermediate Diploma in Music Ministry Program Course of Study There is currently a moratorium on admissions due to program revisions.   The purpose of the Intermediate Undergraduate Diploma Program in Music Ministry at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is to provide students with an in-depth course of study in the area of Liturgical Music Ministry.   Goals SHMS strives to instill in its Intermediate Undergraduate Diploma in Music Ministry recipients an ability to: Choose ritual music with an understanding of its function, appropriateness and musical value. Lead the faithful in song with their instrumental or vocal disciplines, with integrity and a sense of the beautiful, demonstrating preparedness through technical precision, control and innovation. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of ritual music of the past by developing an acquaintance with this music and finding new uses for it. Admissions Process A student interested in enrolling in a course of studies that would lead to a Basic Undergraduate Diploma should complete the admissions process with the Institute for Ministry and have received acceptance notification. Admission Requirements A completed application form A completed Basic Undergraduate Diploma in Music Ministry and accompanying student dossier, or the equivalent and the following: A high school diploma or equivalent. Official transcripts from high schools/colleges. These should be requested by the student from those institutions previously attended and sent to the SHMS Registrar. A basic competency in your major instrument, demonstrated through an audition. A vocation to music ministry, determined through an interview with Institute for Ministry personnel. Active involvement in a parish music program. Three letters of recommendation from persons in a position to judge the applicant's aptitude and readiness for the course of study (Pastor, professional minister, etc.) Complete a skills assessment in the SHMS Learning Center which will include a short autobiographical essay. General Requirements Completion of the specific course of study A minimum of 14 semester hours of credit must be earned at SHMS A student must maintain a C average (2.0) Exit Requirements Upon completion of course work each candidate must complete an IFM/SHMS Evaluation Process.   Course of Study Offered in the following dipsiplines: Organ, Voice, Guitar (26 Credit Hours) THE219 Catholic Church and Its Life 2CR THE243 Introduction to Spirituality 2CR THE343 Sacraments of Initiation 2CR MUS330(O/V/G) Primary Instrument I 3CR MUS331(O/V/G) Primary Instrument II 3CR MUS332(O/V/G) Primary Instrument III 3CR MUS333(O/V/G) Primary Instrument IV 3CR MUS350 Art of Liturgical Music 2CR MUS355 Church Music History 2CR MUS360 Introduction to Choral Conducting 1CR MUS365 Ritual Music Practicum 2CR MUS370 Music Ministry Capstone 2CR