Associate Degree of Music (Worship)

Students exiting the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Music (Worship) after the first two years of the degree will be awarded the Associate Degree of Music. The Bachelor of Music (Worship) degree is a new course embedded within the existing Bachelor of Music (see course page for further details). Students gain the technical, artistic and analytical training required to become professional musicians, with the course diverging in its emphasis on theological preparation for a future in Christian ministry. The addition of specific units such as Worship Music in Practice, Worship Music Placement and Theology of Worship equip students with a deeper understanding of biblical directives and theological approaches to worship through music and how to apply this in diverse church settings. Students explore central themes underpinning personal and corporate worship expression in both Old and New Testament. These include God as Creator and Father, tabernacletemple worship, the figure of King David, the birth, death and resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the church. Students also apply learnings into music production with a livedigital launch of an EP of original worship music relevant to individual and congregational worship contexts. This industry relevant training encompasses all aspects of pre- and post-production.

NSW Higher School Certificate or its interstate or overseas equivalent, or attainment of tertiary qualification, or satisfactory completion of at least one year’s full-time load in a tertiary course. Auditon - Applicant should prepare to present 2 pieces demonstrating their skill on their major instrument (including voice). Interview - Conducted concurrently with the audition. Applicants will discuss their previous musical experience, personal motivation and aspirations. In addition to meeting the educational, artistic and academic prerequisites above, international applicants who have not completed an educational qualification in English should provide proof of proficiency in English through internationally recognised tests such as IELTS, or through satisfactory completion of an approved course at one of the Excelsia’s partner language colleges. Overseas students applying for admission to Excelsia courses must have reached the age of 18 years by the commencement of their studies. Excelsia will not admit overseas students who have not yet reached 18 years of age. Applicants with work and life experience, VET studies, and higher education - Applicants must demonstrate that they have been involved in some form of high-level music making for at least 3 years. This could include professional music making, community music making, worship leading.