Music Performance

This program will prepare the student for a broader music ministry as a performing musician, music minister, and especially for graduate studies in music. Specific objectives include those stated for the Theological Studies Major and for the Arts and Sciences Core. The graduate should also be able to demonstrate:

(1) The music skills and techniques that are demanded in the various disciplines cultivated in this program of study;

(2) Understanding and appreciation of the development of the music of the Western civilization as these relate to life in general and to the music of the  church;

(3) The ability to perform and teach on the major instrument with skill acceptable for graduate studies.

Requirements: 135 hours, with a minimum of a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each segment of the degree.

(1) Theological Studies Major, 30 hours:

• BIB 1100. Introduction to Biblical Studies, 2
• BIB 1250. Evangelism and Discipleship, 2
• BIB 1011, 1031, 2032, 2062. Bible Survey, 10
• IDS 1902, 3101, 4101. Christianity, Culture, and Worldview, 6 (for content purposes, these courses are shared with the A/S Core)
• PHL 3602. Christian Philosophy, 3 (for content purposes, this is shared with the A/S Core)
• THE 3101. Christian Doctrines, 3
• THE 3102. Christian Ethics, 3
• BIB Elective, 1 (must be at the 4000 level)

(2) Arts and Sciences Core, 38 hours:

• BIO 1001, 1011. Systems in Biological Science and Lab, 4
• BUS 1150. Microcomputer Applications, 0
• ENG 1111, 1122. Grammar and Composition I, II, 6
• ENG 2111, 2122. Masterpieces of World Literature I, II, 6
• HIS 1011, 1022. History of Western Civilization I, II, 6
• IDS 1501. Leadership and Calling: Personal Development and Leadership Principles, 2
• IDS 2102. Foundations for Civic Engagement, 2
• MAT 1101. College Algebra, 3
• PHE 2100. Lifetime Fitness and PHE Activity Elective, 3
• SPE 1000. Fundamentals of Speech, 3
• SSC 3101. Marriage and Family, 3

(3) Music Major, 67 hours:

• MUS 1011, 1022, 2031, 2042. Music Theory I, II, 12
• MUS 1111, 1122, 2131, 2142. Aural Theory I, II, 4
• MUS 1271, 1282. Class Piano, 4 (students must enroll in piano until proficiency is passed)
• MUS 1630. Class Conducting, 1
• MUS 2313, 2326. Diction for Singers , 2
• MUS 3031, 3062. Music History and Literature I, II, 6
• MUS 3055. Form, Analysis, and Counterpoint, 3
• MUS 3266. Choral/Instrumental Conducting, 2 or MUS 2650. Private Conducting, 2
  NOTE: Students majoring in conducting do not have to take MUS 3266.
• MUS 4304. Choral Arranging and Instrumentation, 3
• Major Applied Music: Voice, Piano, Instrumental, or Conducting, 10
• Secondary Applied: Voice, Piano, Instrumental, or Conducting, 2
• Ensembles: MUS 1040. Choral Union, MUS 3040. College Choir, MUS 4060. Chapel Choir, or Instrumental Ensembles (2 each semester), 16 (instrumental ensembles will only count as ensemble credit for students who are studying their instrument as an applied area)
• MUS 3337. Junior Recital, 1
• MUS 4447. Senior Recital, 1