Beyond the Notes
A Trilogy Course on Putting
Sacred Music into Action
This three-part, 10-week class provides the finishing touches to help sacred musicians successful in their work. Each unit is self-contained, but together they will provide you with tools and knowledge to address many common extra-musical challenges which arise within church music programs.
• Interpersonal Skills
• Understanding Denominations
• Liturgical Music Resources and Planning
The course is taught by Emily Lapisardi.
This course is part of our Professional Certification Programs. To learn more about them, click on the button below.
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Beyond the Notes – Syllabus
Unit 1: Interpersonal Skills
WEEK 1: The Musician as Lay Minister
WEEK 2: Your Leadership Style
WEEK 3: Working With Clergy and Volunteers | Quiz 1
Unit 2: Understanding Denominations
WEEK 4: Judaism and the Orthodox Churches
WEEK 5: Protestant Denominations
WEEK 6: Roman Catholicism | Quiz 2
Unit 3: Liturgical Music Resources and Planning
WEEK 7: The Liturgical Year
WEEK 8: Locating Resources
WEEK 9: Selecting and Introducing Music
WEEK 10: Building Your Program | Quiz 3