The First Note

The Sacred Music Institute of America caters to the individual needs of the student.

Students have the opportunity to:

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~take organ lessons only

~take voice lessons only

~take individual courses and seminars

Courses  

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~Music Theory 1

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~Music Theory 2

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~History of Sacred Music

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~Choral Conducting and Vocal Pedagogy

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Seminars

~Philosophy of Church Music and Sacred Music Documents 

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~Gregorian and English Chant (Catholic Focus)

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~Use of Handbells (Protestant Focus)

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~Accessible Choral Music

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~Understanding Denominations 

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~Interpersonal  Relationships

~Conducting from the Organ Console

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~Sacred Music Resources and Planning

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Organ and Voice Lessons

~25-minute lessons 

~50-minute lessons

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Due to the number of skills needing to be mastered, all adult students must take 50-minute organ lessons.

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