Professional Music Leadership
Music Leadership Credentialing
The Music Leadership Credentialing Program (MLCP) is a unique, three-year program that:
- Summons music leaders to their calling of music ministry,
- Enriches their service to Unitarian Universalist congregations, and
- Enhances their professional perspective and skills.
Through the credentialing program, music leaders in our congregations develop a foundational understanding of three main areas of knowledge:
- Music skills and resources,
- Unitarian Universalist (UU) heritage and values, and
- Leadership and interpersonal skills.
The Music Leadership Credentialing Program is administered by the Music Leadership Credentialing Committee (MLCC) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) in collaboration with the Unitarian Universalist Musicians Network (UUMN).
Program Information for Congregations and Potential Applicants
- Music Leadership Credentialing Program Overview (PDF, 8 pages) provides a comprehensive description of the Music Leadership Credentialing Program, including the course work required and the competencies expected of a successful candidate. (Seasoned music leaders are encouraged to consider the Tenure Track option. Information below.)
- The Curriculum details the series of six core courses and additional professional development opportunities required of candidates. The courses are offered at the UUMN annual summer conference.
- Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Program Resources for Applicants and Candidates
- Application Form (Word) (PDF)
- The Triad: Candidate, Sponsor, and Advisor
Explains the working relationships among the candidate, the congregational sponsor chosen by the candidate, and the advisor appointed by the MLCC. - Credentialing Program Requirements
Details the specific requirements of the credentialing program. - Tenure Track (PDF)
The Tenure Track offers seasoned UU music leaders a faster path to Credentialed Music Leader status. Entrance to the Tenure Track is open to musicians with 10 or more years of experience as a professional music leader in one or more UU congregations prior to September 1, 2010.
Contact Us
Greetings! I'm Jan Gartner, Professional Development Associate for Religious Education and Music Leaders at the Unitarian Universalist Association. I strive to help sustain robust, transformative faith communities by ensuring that our professional musicians and religious educators are well-equipped and theologically grounded.
I am pleased to offer advice and resources to congregations and professionals on matters relating to music and religious education leadership and transitions. Along with Julie Shaw, mlcredentialingasst@uua.org, Assistant to the Director of Ministries and Faith Development, I provide staff oversight and support for the Music Leadership Credentialing Program.
Please contact me with your credentialing program questions or other professional music leadership concerns.
Jan Gartner
Professional Development Associate for Religious Education and Music Leaders
mlcredentialing@uua.org
For more information contact mlcredentialing@uua.org.
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Last updated on Thursday, March 29, 2012.
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