A Unique Major at Florida Memorial University

Seven students at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens are majoring in the school’s accredited church music degree program. Students seeking admission to the program must go through an audition with the university’s music department faculty. Students majoring in church music must become a member in one of the university’s musical ensembles. Students in the program must prepare at least one selection per semester for performance on campus. They must also participate in an internship program at a local church. Before they graduate, students in the program must pass a piano proficiency examination.

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