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
Concordia University Ann Arbor continues to accept students into the online CUAA Lutheran Education program. Other church work programs are not accepting new students at this time.
- Contact: Jeff Frosch | Admission@cuaa.edu | 512-420-3343
Concordia University Chicago
Overview — 2026-27 academic year
- Tuition: $5,000
- Room and Board: $12,200 (for basic, complete plan—variations are available)
- Fees: $0 (fees are rolled into tuition cost)
- Contact: Kyle Thoms | Kyle.Thoms@CUChicago.edu | 708-209-3044
- Schedule a visit today
Concordia University Irvine
Overview — 2026-27 academic year
- Tuition: $8,900 (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: $14,590 (14 meal plan - other variables may apply)
- Fees: $1,000 + $300 New Student Fee + $300 Parking Fee
- Contact: Carrie Donohoe | carrie.donohoe@cui.edu | 949-214-3389
Concordia Irvine Director of LCMS Recruitment
Concordia University Nebraska
Overview — 2026-27 academic year
- Tuition: $3,500 (after all institutional/federal/state/outside scholarships are applied)
- Room and Board: $11,950 (for basic, complete plan—variations are available)
- Fees: $960
- Contact: Aaron Rohde | Aaron.Rohde@cune.edu | 402-643-7233
- Schedule a campus visit today
Concordia University St. Paul
Overview — 2026-27 academic year
- Tuition: $0
- Room and Board: $13,000 (Congregational Aid and District Aid can be applied to lower this cost)
- Fees: $0
- Contact: Breana Winnes | winnes@csp.edu | 651-641-8718
- Schedule a virtual appointment
Concordia University Wisconsin
Overview — 2026-27 academic year
- Tuition: $36,000 before financial aid (the average church worker student pays $0 in tuition after financial aid is applied)
- Room and Board: $13,670 (for basic, complete plan—variations are available)
- Fees: $530
- Contact: Jeff Frosch | Admission@cuw.edu | 512-420-3343