Yale Institute of Sacred Music - Congregations Project





Apply Financial Arrangements Guidelines Online Application 2013 Theme	How to Apply Applying to the summer seminar is a two-step process. From the first round of applications received, a small number of congregations will be invited to submit a more detailed application for the second round. For the first round, applications are made online and will be open until November 15. Round One Application Materials: Congregational profile Mission Statement for congregation Demographic makeup of congregation Staff configuration (full and part-time) Schedule and types of weekly worship services Description of music and arts program Brief description of location and neighborhood context Leadership team description (please attach CV’s) Clergyperson's name & position in church Musician's name & position in church Lay leader's name & position in church Project proposal Title Brief description (no more than 300 words) All applications are reviewed by members of the summer seminar faculty and staff. Congregations will be notified of their status no later than December 1, at which time the invitations will be made to select congregations to apply in Round Two. Round Two Application Materials: Detailed Project Proposal Title and abstract (as for Round One) Description of the project and how it would be accomplished (no more than 1400 words) Four References who can attest to The strength of the congregation Its role in its city or town The viability of the proposed project The four referees should include A church member not on the team; A staff member of a neighboring church (preferably one involved in the project); A staff member of a neighboring church (preferably one involved in the project); A member of the regional or national church office (presbytery, diocese, synod, etc.). Lacking such person, a reference may be solicited from someone competent to assess the congregation’s strengths and compare it to other congregations. Congregations will be invited to apply to Round Two by December 15, and will have until February 1 to complete their application. Final invitations to participate in the Summer Seminar will be sent on March 1.
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