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Prerequisites: 1 semester of class voice (MUSI 151-32) or private voice lessons (MUSI 181-32, 182-32, 281-32, 282-32) or with the permission of the professor. This course provides the student with the opportunity to observe, to participate, and to direct contemporary music ensembles similar to those found in modern churches. Several ensemble formats will be used in class, depending on class size, including praise team (3-6 voices), vocal ensemble 6-9 voices). Students will learn to prepare and lead effective rehearsals, to develop a balanced sound between voices and instruments, and to achieve a unified blend in combined vocal parts. The experiential nature of the class will provide students with opportunities to use their individual applied study (voice, keyboard, guitar) in praise band formats. In addition, teams of students from this class may lead worship services and events on or off campus 4-6 times per semester. An audition-interview is required.