Sound Reinforcement for Places of Worship (SPW)

Instructors

Mr. Jerry Amaldev

Mr. Jerry Amaldev is a renowned composer and conductor dedicated to enriching Christian liturgical music. Known for his spiritually uplifting melodies and deep musical insight, he has inspired generations through compositions that bring faith, prayer, and devotion to life. His work continues to guide choirs and worship communities toward a more meaningful and heartfelt worship experience.

Mr. Daman Sood

Mr. Daman Sood is a highly respected sound engineer celebrated for his excellence in recording and producing sacred music. With unmatched attention to clarity, balance, and depth, he has played a key role in preserving and enhancing liturgical and choral works for worship. His technical mastery supports ministries in delivering music that elevates the spiritual experience of the faithful.

Mr. Jose Sankoorikkal

Mr. Vijay Thomas Kurien

Fr. Mathew Koshy

Rev. Fr. Mathew Koshy, popularly known as Modisseril Achen, is a devoted priest of the Church and a guiding spiritual force behind the Sruti School of Liturgical Music. With a deep love for worship, sacred music, and the spiritual formation of the faithful, Achen's significant role in nurturing and strengthening the liturgical music tradition through Sruti is very important.

Fr. Shino K. Thomas

Nature of the SPW course:

The Certificate Course in SOUND REINFORCEMENT FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP (SPW) is offered by the Sruti School of Liturgical Music, Kottayam. The Programme is designed to inculcate in students valuable insights into the basics, principles and concepts used in sound reinforcement. SPW is a six months certificate course designed to equip students to efficiently and effectively operate sound systems in places of worship.

Learning Objectives:

  •  To define sound in 3 perspectives.
  • To learn in-depth the 7 wave form characteristics.
  • To have a basic idea of electrical concepts from the audio perspective.
  • To understand the concepts of decibels.
  • To have an in-depth understanding of the digital domain.
  • To understand the classification of microphones based on design and pick up pattern.
  • To understand the types of loudspeakers and their working principle.
  • To have a basic understanding of a mixing console used in the sound reinforcement scenario.

Mode of Instruction:

This subject will be delivered via a mixture of lectures, demonstrations and online classes & videos.

Duration:

  • The duration of SPW course is 6 months from January - June and July – December.
  • One day class a week of 5 hours constituting 60 hours for theory and 30 hours for practical. Additional individual/group practical sessions can be arranged if required.
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