Director of Parish Music, DPM
Learn more about this professional church work vocation
Directors of parish music teach, foster and edify the church’s worship with their biblical and confessional musical leadership and direction. They support their pastors by assisting with worship planning, providing musical education, and directing choirs, ensembles and musicians for services in God’s house.
Education
Undergraduate programs for DPM certification are available through many of the Concordia universities. Explore the variety of DPM training programs offered by CUS schools.
Note: The following undergraduate information has been provided by each of the universities. Total costs will vary based on a variety of factors. Admissions staff at each Concordia will work to help you find grant and scholarship opportunities to assist you in pursuing church work education. Contact the Concordia admissions staff listed below.
Concordia University Ann Arbor continues to accept students into the online CUAA Lutheran Education program. Other church work programs are not accepting new students as the future of the campus is charted. The goal is to accept new church work students into other programs beginning in Fall 2026.
Overview — 2024-25 academic year
- Tuition: $10,430 (after Church Professional/Leadership Scholarships are applied—actual tuition cost may differ based on entering high school grade point average)
- Room and Board: $11,510 (for basic, complete plan—variations are available)
- Fees: $1,058
- Students may be eligible for additional awards
- Contact: Kyle Thoms | Kyle.Thoms@CUChicago.edu | 708-209-3044
Learn more at cuchicago.edu
Overview — 2024-25 academic year
- Tuition: $8,500 (after the Church Vocations Scholarship is applied—actual tuition cost may be higher if one does not qualify for the Church Vocations Scholarship)
- Room and Board: $13,482 (max for Freshman—other variables may apply)
- Fees: $980 + $250 New Student Fee + $300 Parking Fee
- Contact: Carrie Donohoe | carrie.donohoe@cui.edu | 949-214-3389
Concordia Irvine Director of LCMS Recruitment
Learn more at cui.edu
Overview — 2024-25 academic year
- Tuition: $10,270 (after institutional financial aid discounts)
- Room and Board: $13,200 (for basic, complete plan—variations are available)
- Fees: $400
- Contact: Jeff Frosch | Admission@cuw.edu | 512-420-3343
Learn more at cuw.edu