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The Texas Southern Gospel School of Music, Inc. (TSGSM) offers the highest caliber of instruction in the field of gospel music.  Each student is placed in classes according to his or her age and music experience.  The study of gospel music instills confidence, creativity, competence, and love for God.  Students will find their attendance at TSGSM a rewarding experience.

Day classes will begin with a devotional at 8:15 a.m. and night classes will begin at 6:00 p.m.  Students are expected to attend all classes except when attending private lessons.

The Texas Southern Gospel School of Music is a Christian organization, and those participating in its activities are expected to conduct themselves accordingly.

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School Program

Group Classes

  • Music Theory - Beginning and Intermediate
  • Advanced Music Theory - Harmony and Song Writing
  • Sight Reading
  • Conducting
  • Ear Training
  • Vocal Techniques

Private Lessons

  • Voice - Individual Instruction
  • Voice - Group Instruction (duet, trio, quartet, ensembles)
  • Piano - Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Guitar - Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
  • Violin - Beginning, Intermediate

Group Singing

Assemblies will be held during the morning and evening sessions for group singing.

Special Interest Seminars

Special interest seminars may be held throughout the school according to the interests expressed by students.

  • Finale
  • Lyric Writing
  • Vocal Therapy
  • Song Writing
  • Performance and Sound
  • Southern Gospel Music History

Closing Program

The date, location, and time for the closing program will be announced when information is available. The public is invited to attend the concert, and admission is free.

Tuition and Fees

Registration  

$25.00    This non-refundable fee ($25.00) is paid by all who enroll as students in the TSGSM, including
                   scholarship recipients.
 For non-scholarship students, the fee will be applied to the tuition cost
                   IF INCLUDED WITH THEIR APPLICATION FORM (EITHER ONLINE OR SNAIL MAIL) POSTMARKED NO
                   LATER THAN JUNE 10, 2022.  Students may register on July 10 or 11, 2022; however, the registration fee
                   will not apply to the tuition.

Tuition

$200.00      Full Time Students - Two weeks of day and night classes
$200.00      Day Students - Two weeks of day classes only
$150.00       One Week Students - One week of day and night classes
$125.00       Night Students - Two weeks of night classes only
$ 60.00       Private Lessons - Five 30-minute private lessons
$100.00      Group Private Lessons - Five 30-minute lessons for groups of 2 - 4 people
                       ($200.00 for one-hour lessons)


For more than one student from a single family, tuition for the second student is $175.00; tuition for the third student and all remaining family members will be $150.00 (immediate family members are father, mother, and minor children).  This does not include private lessons.

Those who wish to attend the TSGSM but have limited funds, should work with their church or some other organization to obtain a sponsor. However, students may also print a copy of the scholarship application, complete it, secure the two reference letters and mail the application to Pauline Thompson; 305 Trailwood Drive; Crockett, TX 75835.  Students may also request a scholarship application from Pauline Thompson by emailing their request to d.p.thompson1968@gmail.com or by writing to 305 Trailwood Drive; Crockett, TX  75835.  With your scholarship application, please submit the $25.00 non-refundable registration fee which must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2023.  Scholarship applications postmarked after the deadline or without the $25.00 Registration fee and two reference letters will be incomplete and will not be considered for scholarship funds.  Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than June 1, 2022.

Room and Board

$350.00          Room and Board - Two (2) Weeks
$ 175.00           Room and Board - One (1) Week

This fee covers lodging and meals for the ten days (Sunday and Friday evening meals are not included).  Lodging is available the weekend between the two weeks of the school and on closing night at an additional cost of $15.00 per day per person. The cafeteria is closed from Friday after lunch until Monday morning.  Students and/or faculty staying over the weekend in the dorms are responsible for their own meals.

Dorm facilities consist of suites with two bedrooms, each with two single beds and a full bathroom.  There will be a dorm parent assigned to each group of students.

Commuting Students

Commuting students may purchase meals for $6.50.

TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE

Breakfast................................................................................................................. 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Devotional.............................................................................................................................. 8:15 a.m.
Theory/Harmony.................................................................................................... 8:30 - 9:25 a.m.
Sight Reading & Ear Training............................................................................ 9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
Group Singing........................................................................................................ 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.

LUNCH:  11:30 - 12:25

Conducting............................................................................................................... 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Theory/Harmony...................................................................................................... 1:05 - 2:00 p.m.
Sight Reading & Ear Training.............................................................................. 2:05 - 3:00 p.m.
Free Time (rest and relax).................................................................................... 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

(scheduled activities by dorm parents,  do homework and/or practice for private lessons)

DINNER:  4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
*Night Class.............................................................................................................. 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Section Rehearsals................................................................................................. 6:10—6:55 p.m.
Level 1—Song Writing Class................................................................................. 6:10 - 6:55 p.m.
                                                           Level 1 Teacher
Group Singing (Monday - Thursday) ................................................................ 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

*Night classes will be available if needed.  Day students are not required to attend the
night classes from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. However, ALL students, EXCEPT the Level I
Song Writing Class (7- 11 year olds), are required to attend section rehearsals and group
singing from 6:00 - 8:30 each night.  Level I (7 - 11 year olds) will join group singing at

7:00 p.m.  All students are expected to be on time.

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