The Practice in Church Music in the church music emphasis is comparable to student teaching in the education curriculum. It offers the student an opportunity to experience church music work first-hand, supervised by a member of the music faculty. The student interns at a local area church, possibly working with the staff church musician there, or at one of the many churches in the area needing a church musician. The faculty member observes, oversees and guides the student. Plan the music and play for Sunday worship services, accompany the adult choir or youth choirs, plan for and rehearse a youth, bell or adult choir.
Attendance is mandatory.
If the student is unable to fulfill the duties due to illness or other approved excuse, the supervising faculty member must be notified immediately.