CAS Church Music Pop and JazzCAS Church Music Pop and Jazz

The programme is currently being revised.
The new programme will be communicated on this page in February 2026.
The Head of Programme is pleased to answer any questions and provide further information.

The degree programme involves planning, using and reflecting on pop and jazz in a church context. The core subjects of this continuing education degree course are:
–  Conceptualization of church music practice incorporating pop and jazz 
–  Grooves and accompaniment patterns on the piano
–  Foundations in drums and e-bass
–  Playing different styles together in a band, leading a band gospel choir 
–  Literature studies
–  Music as a liturgical component of a church service 
–  Work experience placement in a popular-music, church-related project 
–  Designing an individual project of choice

This continuing education degree programme was designed in collaboration with ZHdK and representatives of the Evangelical Reformed Church and the Catholic Church in the Canton of Zurich.

CAS Church Music Pop and Jazz
In the “CAS Church Music Pop and Jazz ”, students acquire the knowledge and skills to plan, use and reflect on pop and jazz in the church environment.

Head of programme

Head of Continuing Education in Music