In addition to the theology, worship, and music courses in the MMCM common hours, students will choose an applied area of concentration, which is the equivalent of a second major, from (1) Voice Performance and Pedagogy, (2) Piano Performance and Pedagogy, and (3) Guitar Performance and Pedagogy.

For admittance into the concentration, students are required to audition in advance of matriculation, either in person on the Fort Worth campus or by submitting a digital audition. Prospective students should consult the School of Church Music and Worship page for details on scheduling or submitting an audition.

For a voice audition, the student should sing from memory three selections from art song, opera, and oratorio literature, one of which must be sung in English. The other two selections should represent two other languages from the following: Italian, German, and French.

For a piano audition, the student should perform from memory at least two pieces from different periods and styles, representing the highest level of achievement.

For a guitar audition, the student should perform at least two contrasting pieces or etudes demonstrating the ability to perform at a graduate level. In addition, for all concentrations, the student should provide recital programs and recordings for review if available.

For their respective applied concentration, students should show transcript evidence of pedagogy and literature courses, and, for voice concentrations, courses in English, Italian, German, and French diction. Such coursework not on the transcript must be taken at Southwestern Seminary as leveling courses.