Saint Cecilia Academy for Pastoral Musicians

Saint Cecilia Academy for Pastoral Musicians The St. Cecilia Academy forms pastoral musicians in the study of sacred music and liturgy. Joseph’s Seminary. Fr. Matthew Ernest, S.T.D., Director

The Saint Cecilia Academy is four-course, fully accredited program offered through St. Joseph’s Seminary in the field of liturgical music for the purpose of introducing musicians to the history, theology, and pastoral principles of liturgy and sacred music. The following courses are taught by highly-qualified professors, and are offered on a rotating basis:

• Introduction to Liturgy (3 credits)
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Liturgical Music: History of Sacred Music, Principles of Sacred Music,
Liturgical Music Planning (3 credits)
• Liturgical Year/Art and Environment in Worship (3 credits)
• Principles of Chant – Theory and Practicum (3 credits)

Courses may be used toward the pursuit of the Master of Arts Degree in theology from St. Once enrolled, students receive a 50% discount off Seminary tuition. At the conclusion of the course of study, a qualified musician (i.e., one who holds a degree in music or who can demonstrate musical proficiency) may receive accreditation as a pastoral musician for the Archdiocese of New York.

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201 Seminary Avenue
Yonkers, NY
10704

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(914) 968-6200 Ext 8177

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