University of the Nations - College of the Arts course 316/317
NOTE: The Next SOMM will not run in Santa Fe until the fall of 2010, therefore we do not have the registration on line right now. For questions about the SOMM and other training opportunities at YWAM Santa Fe sommsantafe@yahoo.com or go to the "contact us" section of this website.
SOMM Discription:
The School of Music in Missions (SOMM) is part of Youth With A Mission's University of the Nations, College of the Arts. It trains musicians in the areas of contemporary Christian music, ministry and Christian character, missions and the music business. The SOMM should not be the first step into music ministry, but may be the "next" step for those who have some experience in music ministry and have a desire to use their musical gifts in missions.
The course consists of 2 phases:
Phase one - three months of training. Phase two - three months of outreach.
The costs will vary depending on location and where the outreach will take place. Costs include tuition, materials, room & board and some local travel (every student is responsible to get themselves to and from the school.
Course content
* Training in music theory
* Pop/rock band arranging
* Sound system
* How to make a CD - Recording, Publishing, Cover design
* Stage productions and presence
* Music Business (communications and marketing)
* Songwriting
* Worship Leading
* Evangelism
* Putting feet to your vision
* Christian world view and the arts
* Private lessons
* Team Building
* The Life of One who Ministers
* And Much More?
Requirements
* Completion of a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS or Crossroads DTS)
* Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
* Intermediate level of musical development
* Positive reference from pastor or other spiritual leader or YWAM leader
* A passion for God, a love for the body of Christ and a desire to reach the lost
We believe that God is the master plan of this program and his heart is the development and personal growth of the musician's character, abilities, understanding, vision, values, skills and creativity are some of the highlights of the school.
SOMM Santa Fe 2007/08
UPCOMING SOMMs
For websites for these locations visit www.ywam.org and search directories
