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WELCOME
The School of Worship is a nine-month program designed to equip worship leaders, musicians, and media team members with the tools needed to effectively serve your local church.

We offer many classes that not only teach practical musicianship and technical skills, but also help to develop a solid foundation of biblical theology. We have a great staff of gifted and experienced teachers who love to invest in the next generation of worshipers and worship leaders.
If you have a desire to grow in your gifts to benefit the body of Christ, we’d like to invite you to pray about being a part of our program.
For more information, click on the video, scroll through our website, or drop us an email.
God bless you, and we hope to see you at the School of Worship!

Instagram: @school_of_worship

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ABOUT



SCHOOL OF WORSHIP at a glance

Since 2002, the School of Worship has existed with the primary goal of training and discipling those called to minister through music and the media arts. We begin a new nine-month certification program every fall, and we accept students from around the world. Classes are held in Costa Mesa, California, and all of our course credits transfer to Calvary Chapel Bible College.
   
LENGTH • 2 Semesters
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SCHEDULE • 9 AM - 1 PM • Tuesday - Thursday 
                           9 AM - Noon • Friday

LOCATION • Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Orange County, California
                               (7 miles to the beach, 30 miles to the mountains, 10 miles from Disneyland)

PRICE • $4,100 = total for both semesters*  
                    What’s included in the cost? The $4,100 includes: full tuition, an iPad mini, all required textbooks and iPad
                   apps, admission room & board at the Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference, full room & board for
                   the SOW Master’s Summit retreat, and admission to the Pure Worship Conference. 
STATEMENT OF FAITH
School of Worship is a ministry of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
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ONE SCHOOL. TWO TRACKS.

What does that mean?
The School of Worship is one school with the option of two different tracks. Every SOW student must choose either the Music Track or the Media Arts Track.  All SOW students take the core theological classes together, but when it comes to practical courses, we split apart. For example, when we have our weekly chapel or Psalms class, we are all together, but while Music Track students are in Music Theory class, the Media Arts Track students would be in Video Production class. 

​Can I do both?
Every prospective student must apply to only one track. But, we do offer small-group labs in all disciplines from specific music instruments to specific media production software. All SOW students are allowed to choose their labs from any discipline.  So a Music Track student can take a Photoshop lab if they desire, or a Media Arts student can take an electric guitar lab if they desire to. This is great for those students who have an interest in both Music and the Media Arts. 

What are Labs?
Labs are our intensive small group classes that give students the opportunity to learn and interact with their instructors in a personalized setting. Students have the opportunity to participate in six labs over the course of the program and are able to select the labs of their choice from a list of offerings that range from specific music instrument instruction to media production software instruction. Each lab will generally have four to ten students, and they meet every week for up to seven weeks. Labs are designed to allow students to receive personalized instruction and provide the opportunity for interaction with the instructor in a no-pressure environment.
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If I’m a Media Arts student can I take a Music Instrument Lab, or vice versa?
Yes! Labs are open to students of either track, so if you are a Music Track student you are still able to sign up for media labs. Likewise, if you are a Media Arts Track student you are able to sign up for music labs.
To get an idea of what classes we offer, here is the list from our current school year:

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COURSES*
CORE CLASSES
Theology of Worship
The Arts in Church History
Psalms
Lectures in Leadership
Servanthood
Audio Fundamentals
Ministry of the Holy Spirit
The Life of David
MUSIC TRACK
​Basic Acoustic Guitar
Vocal Ensemble
Vocal Technique
Worship Team Development
Songwriting and Music Production
Music Theory
Rhythm
MEDIA ARTS TRACK
​Graphic Design
Photography
Video Production
Live Sound
Recording Studio Techniques
Media Team Development

LABS
INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTION
Intro to Drums
Advanced Drums
Intro to Acoustic Guitar
Advanced Acoustic Guitar
Intro to Electric Guitar
Advanced Electric Guitar
Electric Guitar Alternate Chords & Voicing
Intro to Bass
Advanced Bass
Intro to Piano
Keyboards & Synths
Vocal Tone & Ear Training
Advanced Vocal Technique
The Role of the Music Director (MD)
Band Leadership
MEDIA PRODUCTION
Live Audio Essentials 
Intro to Photography
Creating & Using Loops & Tracks for Worship
Mixing Techniques for Live & Studio
Basic Video Production
 
Software Training includes:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, 
Premiere, and After Effects.
Ableton Live
​MainStage 
Home recording with Garageband
In Depth with Logic Pro

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 APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR ARE NOW OPEN
References
We require three references to accompany your application.
References should be provided by individuals outside of your own family who support your Christian testimony.
Only one reference should be from a member of the pastoral staff at your church.
Please note: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that we receive the references.

Spiritual Expectations
Every SOW student must:
  • Be a born-again believer 
  • Have read and understood the Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa statement of faith 
  • Have a consistent walk with the Lord, exhibited by regular church attendance and a life reflecting Acts 2:42 
  • Be open to the working, leading, and guiding of the Holy Spirit 
  • Recognize that they come under the leadership and accountability of the School of Worship staff 
  • Sign the student Code of Ethics
Housing
It is the responsibility of the student to find housing. At times families from the church will open their homes to School of Worship students at a reasonable cost. We will be glad to give you the phone numbers of these families if housing becomes available.
iPad Mini
All students will receive an iPad Mini when they pay their non-refundable registration fee at the beginning of the school year. The iPad Mini will be configured with School of Worship apps and will remain the property of the School of Worship until the end of the school year. At that time, ownership of the iPad Mini will transfer to the student, provided that their tuition has been paid in full.
Accepted students who already own an iPad will have the iPad Mini fee waived.
Payment Plan (subject to change)
Refund Policy 
For questions about our refund policy, please contact us directly.

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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2016/17
​SCHOOL YEAR IS NOW CLOSED
 If you wish to apply for the 2017/18 school year,  registration will open January 1st 2017

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    SCHOOL OF WORSHIP OFFICES
    Calvary Creative
    3232 W. MacArthur Blvd.
    Santa Ana, CA 92704

    MAILING ADDRESS
    3800 S. Fairview Rd.
    Santa Ana, CA 92704
    OFFICE HOURS
    Monday - Thursday (9 AM - 5 PM)
    Friday (9 AM - 1 PM)

    PHONE NUMBER
    714.979.4422 ext 5560

    EMAIL
    sow@calvarychapel.com
School of Worship