I know this isn't important in the scheme of things but....I am so jazzed....

[gopiscrap]

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I received my diploma in the mail this afternoon. This is my Honorary Doctorate of Sacred Music. I couldn't go this late spring because the college cancelled in person graduation due to student unrest. Anyway I am pleased to receive it and it is the culmination of over 45 years of work and performance with in 23 different denominational churches.

[Elessar Zappa]

1. Congratulations!

Quite the accomplishment and I’m sure much needed good news!

[SheltieLover]

2. Congrats!!!

[Ysabel]

3. congratulations!

nt

[Bernardo de La Paz]

4. Scholarship remains important then, now, and in the future. Congratulations! . . . . . nt

[a kennedy]

5. A W E S O M E, never knew there was even one of those......

Congratulations,

[Skittles]

6. I googled and I still don't get what that is

[Fla Dem]

15. Does this help?

Doctor of Sacred Music (D.S.M.)
Description
The Doctor of Sacred Music is a second level professional degree for persons engaged in parish music ministries as a cantor, director or minister of music, pastoral musician, pastor of worship, organist, etc., or in other contexts in which the individual serves in a sacred music capacity, such as a music missionary.

https://gtfeducation.org/academics/doctoral-programs/doctor-of-sacred-music-d-s-m/#:~:text=The%20Doctor%20of%20Sacred%20Music,such%20as%20a%20music%20missionary.

Doctor of Musical Arts in Sacred Music

Entrance Requirements
Prior to submitting a formal application, persons interested in the Doctor of Musical Arts in Sacred Music degree must communicate with the director of the program.

The applicant must have completed the Master of Music in Sacred Music or equivalent. Acceptance as a graduate student by the Departments of Music is required. A formal application to the D.M.A. in Sacred Music will include the following:

Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

A completed repertoire and professional experience record, obtainable at: academics/incoming-current-music-students/index

Two letters of recommendation (including one from a professional colleague, not a teacher of the applicant) attesting to the applicant's past and potential ability in the field of sacred music and music ministry;

more..... https://music.catholic.edu/academics/graduate/dma-sacred-music/index.html

[Skittles]

18. not really

how does it apply in real life?

[TomSlick]

36. In this case it is a very nice recognition of a life of service in religious music.

Think of it as a life-time achievement award for a church musician.

[gopiscrap]

53. it's the study of hymns, church music

and the musical parts of the liturgy (order of service) mainly in Lutheran, Catholic, Episcopal, United Methodist and UCC congregations

[Skittles]

56. ok

[XanaDUer2]

7. Wonderful

[TheProle]

8. Congratulations! You have every reason to be proud.

[LAS14]

9. Congratulations!!!! nt

[happybird]

10. Congratulations!

It IS a big deal and I'm glad you shared your joy with us!

[Earthrise]

11. Wonderful!

[Biophilic]

12. Good for you. Right now we need to celebrate wherever we can.

[Fla Dem]

13. Happy for you! Congratulations!!

[Fish700]

14. Congratulations

Any good news is welcome this week!

[Alice B.]

16. Congratulations!

[TNNurse]

17. Congratulations

Music is so essential to our humanity.

[niyad]

25. EXACTLY!!!

[johnnyfins]

19. Of course it's IMPORTANT!

Congrats!

[LoisB]

20. Congratulations! Positive news is always welcome.

[catrose]

21. Congratulations!

[niyad]

22. You are incorrect! THIS is very important! I know how hard you have

worked for this, and I am so very happy for you. We need every moment of joy andd celebration we can get right now, and we are so happy to share this proud moment with you.

[gopiscrap]

58. thank you

you are very kind

[Beacool]

23. Congratulations!!!

That's a wonderful achievement!!!

[LNM]

24. Kudos to you!

Happy news in the period of mourning.

[irisblue]

26. 👏👏👏👏👏

[Sucha NastyWoman]

27. Excellent!

You deserve to celebrate!

[c-rational]

28. Congratulations.

[iluvtennis]

29. Awesome! n/t

[Danmel]

30. Mazel Tov!

[OldBaldy1701E]

31. Well done! (n/t)

[PoliWrangler]

32. Congrats!

That's a lot of work and time investment. Take a minute to be proud of your accomplishment, you deserve it gopiscrap.

[kanda]

33. Congratulations! n/t

[tanyev]

34. Congratulations!

I worked as a church musician for many years before deciding to take a break. I miss a few things, but not the every Sunday morning commitment.

[malaise]

35. Congrats

and it is important.

[AltairIV]

37. Congratulations!

[Tumbulu]

38. Congratulations👏👏👏

It is important to savor and celebrate these life long accomplishments!

[people]

39. Congrats!

[cate94]

40. Wow!

Congratulations!

[FSogol]

41. Congrats. N/t

[calimary]

43. Well, we certainly can use some good news today!

CONGRATULATIONS, gopiscrap!

And thanks for giving me another giggle. It always happens every time I have the joyful experience of seeing your screen name!

[cyndensco]

44. It's important.

Congratulations!

[summer_in_TX]

45. Pretty awesome!

You are bringing the heart of worship to life in your congregation(s), I feel sure. Do you usually work in any particular denomination?

[gopiscrap]

57. I work with 23 different

demoninations

[summer_in_TX]

60. Impressive.

I had no idea there were such broad and connectional roles in worship music. I'm in a small-town United Methodist Church myself. We don't access that much talent outside our community and town.

[gopiscrap]

61. I was a choir director

for 2 UMC congregations a while back and also planned and coordinated their PNW early moring worship Annual
confernce for 3 years

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

46. Congratulations!

That is a significant achievement, and serves as a testament to your commitment to service.

[PJMcK]

47. From a fellow musician

Congratulations! Well done, Dr. Gopiscrap!

I have a BMus and MMus from Manhattan School of Music and I'm proud of my accomplishments and my diplomas hang in my studio. Good for you for your long-term effort!

You've waited a long time for this moment. Bask in it, amigo!

[wryter2000]

48. That's wonderful!

You should be jazzed

[debm55]

49. Congratulations.

[evolves]

50. Congratulations!

That is a monumental achievement!

[SimplyHadEnough]

51. Congratulations 👏 🎊 💐 🥳

[livetohike]

52. Congratulations! Such a wonderful achievement.

Have a great celebration 🙂🎉🥂!

[BadgerMom]

54. Congratulations!

[tulipsandroses]

55. Congrats! Awesome!

[Solly Mack]

59. You should be jazzed. Congrats!

[cbabe]

62. Every step forward is important. Cheers!

[fierywoman]

63. As a fellow musician : BRAVISSIMO !!!

[Magoo48]

64. Yahooooooooo, well done.

[Easterncedar]

65. Good for you and thanks for sharing!

We need good news.
Big love to you.

[gopiscrap]

66. thank u so much

you are very kind

[CTyankee]

67. What a beautiful degree to earn!

My husband was once a cello major and we play so much sacred music in our house (we still have a CD player and public TV has wonderful concerts on Sunday).

May I ask what is your favorite piece of sacred music? I am particular to "How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place." I'm not religious but that composition just makes my heart feel good...

[gopiscrap]

68. Hi as far as hymns go

I would say

"God of Grace and God of Glory" it's a wonderful Welsh tune and the text has wonderful peace and justice wording.

As for serious sacred music I would say "The Heavens Are Telling" by Hyden.

I love your favorite also-Mike C

[CTyankee]

69. Just wonderful. This experience has helped me enormously on a very stressful morning!

Maybe I'll look back on this morning's latest screw up and feel better. My husband is totally stressed out on figuring out our best Medicare plan. So nice to have pleasant exchanges with a musician who plays lovely music! thank you!

[CTyankee]

71. Thank you! I found that music online and played it! Perfect for my day....

I grew up largely non religious so I was musically deprived for a long time, but my husband and the Internet have been wonderful sources of new findings of church music. People like you have helped so much!

[okaawhatever]

70. Wow! What an achievement. I'm so proud of you. Do you prefer Dr. Hymn or Dr. Music?