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Worship Academy (when available)

 

SAQA ACCREDITED | PART TIME MUSIC COURSE

 

Achieving Examinal or Non-Examinal Music Grades Through:
Trinity College of London and Rock School International

 

MOTIVATION

Every church aims to have their congregation grow in mature intimacy with God. We understand how worship through music facilitates greater growth in prayer and spiritual maturity.

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BUT there always seems to be a lack in good musicianship!

  • Do you watch Hillsong Australia and wish that your worship team had the same skill and anointing?

  • Have you been praying for leadership in your worship team to take the team to new heights?  

The Hosanna Worship Academy might be the answer!

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COURSE OUTLINE

  • PART-TIME: afternoons and evenings; Mon - Fri

  • GENRES:  Contemporary Christian-based Gospel, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Latin and Classical

  • CURRICULUM OUTLINE:   

    • (1) Music Skills Development (practical and theory) : Vocal, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar and Drums

    • (2) Worship Practical Directing  

    • (3) Worship Directing

    • (4) Worship Management   

    • (5) Worship Doctrine (like Psalmody)

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THIS COURSE IS FOR:

  1. Part-Time musicians (afternoons / evenings) 

  2. Prospective Worship Musicians - any age or music level 

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CURRICULUM:

During this year the candidate will be trained to performance ministry level in:

  1. Music Skills Development:

    1. A major (1st) musical instrument (e.g. Vocals – attempting at least Grade 4 in music or higher)      

    2. A minor (2nd) musical instrument (e.g. Guitar or Piano – attempting at least Grade 2  in music or higher)

  2. Music Theory (Grade 5 music) - so you’re able to arrange, produce and record rehearsals and services, etc.

  3. Worship Doctrine (like “Psalmody”) – the heart of Worship, Scriptural foundations enabling you to function and teach concerning Praise and Worship. Spiritual intimacy with God, team and congregational relationships.

  4. Worship Directing - practical worship leading skills teaching candidates how to lead Worship relevant to various congregations. From song selection to arranging music/vocals for rehearsal, flowing with the Holy Spirit, etc.

  5. Worship Leadership Management – practical guidelines how to select a team, bring administrative and team delegation into planning services and investing time into your team members. Build a song archive, prepare band / vocal music sheets, use social media to inform and prepare the Worship team for rehearsals. Fellowship and input strategies within the worship team, etc.

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QUALIFICATIONS & POLICIES:

  • Upon completion of enrolment, the candidate will pass a practical audition upon which the current and future standard of music qualification will be determined.

  • Upon commencement of their course, the candidate will join or continue involvement in their church’s worship team (if the church is in the area) for practice every week to learn and grow in skill.

  • The candidate will determine to build relationships with church leadership and your team musically, spiritually and to fellowship. 

  • If the candidate is not experienced enough to join the team on a Sunday, the weekly rehearsal will still be very beneficial through observational learning but it is the candidate’s prerogative to also ask the team leader for all rehearsal preparatory material, e.g. tracks and sheet music that assist the team towards learning and have a goal.

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PROGRESS / EVALUATIONS:

  • Monthly Reports: The church board/parent/sponsor will be informed of the candidate’s practical progress by the supply of monthly reports sent to the relevant person. It is the candidate’s responsibility to supply Hosanna with a name, number and an e-mail address of the person who will collaborate this progress.

  • Termination: We expect that all candidates have a high measure of personal discipline and focus and that sponsors select those sponsored wisely. The candidate may forfeit further tuition without fee refund if practical progress is not shown within reasonable time. Disciplinary measures, trial periods, and warning notices will be supplied by Hosanna should there be reason for concern, upon which Hosanna and the sponsor will agree upon final outcome.

  • Commitment: If your church is sponsoring the candidate, it is with the understanding that the candidate will serve at his home church for an agreed time. It is the responsibility of the candidate to agree with church leadership what the minimal weekly service hours will be and what the boundaries and expectations will be.

  • It is the candidate’s responsibility to grow in relationship towards church leadership and the worship team and to investigate the necessity of a mentoring agreement between the sponsored and the church.

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Hosanna is blessed with credible relationships with church leadership over the years and can offer references to those who are interested in enrolling:

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