Music Ministry

Voices of Christ is the music ministry for Saint Leo University Ministry. The musical choir and band are designed to foster passionate involvement in music ministry through scripture reflection, prayer, and regular weekly practice. The students will learn many liturgical musical styles as well as proper ministerial practices during liturgical services. Students will learn the purpose of music in ministry and how vital their role is as music ministers. May be repeated for credit.

Beginning principles of musical structure and style including analysis, writing, and ear training.

An introductory course in ear training. Included are sight-singing, dictation, listening and recognition of rhythm, intervals, scales, clefs, key signatures, major and minor triads, and cadences. Basic knowledge of the piano keyboard is offered in conjunction with the main topics of this course.

A continuation of MUS 121. Further study in analysis and style. Includes sight singing and ear training.

The second course in Solfege. Covers advanced concepts of ear training. Included are all melodies with modulation, triads and their inversions, chord symbols, seventh chords, two-part melodic dictations, chord progressions, and exotic scales.

An overview of the history of Western Sacred music from the early Middle Ages to present day with a focus on the development of the Roman Catholic Mass. It is designed for students pursuing the music ministry minor. Students will acquire knowledge that will help them plan music for worship.

Designed to introduce the fundamentals of choral conducting for professional and amateur groups. It will cover basic choral conducting techniques, vocal warm-ups, and rehearsal techniques.

Designed to teach the basic skills necessary to be a leader of Catholic Liturgical Musical Ministry, this course will highlight major liturgical celebrations and the music minister's role in coordinating worship. It will also emphasize the importance and purpose of music in liturgy as a means of celebrating and worshiping as a faith community. Offered in alternate years.

Designed to foster passionate involvement in ministry and gain practical working knowledge of the duties of a music minister. The student will learn the practices of directing a music ministry and apply the concepts learned in Music Ministry Leadership for four hours per week. Offered every spring.

Designed for further practical working experience of the duties of a music minister through placement in a local church or school. Placement will vary depending upon the student's strengths and career path. The student will learn the practices of directing a music ministry and continue to apply the concepts learned in Music Ministry Leadership for four hours per week.