Guitarist Certification

GUITARIST
This course of study is designed for those who are currently serving as guitar accompanists for their parish or for those with playing experience who wish to know more about the role of the guitar as an accompaniment instrument in the Catholic liturgy. Students must have a minimum of one year of playing experience and be familiar with basic chords (including bar chords), as well as some basic strumming and picking patterns.

FOCUS COURSES

Liturgical Planning for the Pastoral Musician (12 hrs)

Getting to Know the Guitar (8 hrs)

Styles of Playing the Guitar (10 hrs)

Sight Reading Skills for the Guitarist (11 hrs)

Music Theory for Guitarists (14 hrs)

The Guitarist in the Ensemble Setting (9 hrs)

Working with Instrumentalists (10 hrs)

The Guitarist as Liturgical Minister (8 hrs)

Guitar Lessons I/II (24 hrs)

Interpersonal Dynamics of Pastoral Ministry (8 hrs)

Focus Course Contact Hours: 114
Total Hours: 180

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