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Music DepartmentFaculty: James Stevens, D.M.A., Chair Linda Shipley, Ph.D. Carol Butler, M.M. (adjunct) David Hahn, M.M.H. (adjunct) William Laarz, M.M. (adjunct) Daniel Lochrie, D.M.A. (adjunct) Jared Martin, M.M. (adjunct)
The Mission of the Department of Music is to provide a program, faculty, and support that insure music proficiency and success after graduation for students who wish to follow a career in music or enter graduate school upon graduation. More specifically, the department will provide proficiencies in vocal, keyboard, conducting and instrumental performance. Each student is offered the opportunity to become acquainted with music theory, church music history, and music history to familiarize themselves with the monumental artistic achievements of Western civilization. For the student who wishes to pursue music as a profession, course offerings will assist in preparation for a career in the ministry of music through church leadership; performance; or music education in a public school, Christian school, or private studio.
General Departmental Information Students entering the music program are required to take Class Piano (see Placement Exam Information), followed by two semesters of Private Piano, concluding with the Piano Proficiency. (See keyboard requirements for students who pass the Piano Proficiency sooner.) If the music degree chosen requires student teaching or a recital, students must pass the Piano Proficiency requirement to be eligible to register for student teaching or a senior recital. Music majors, combination music majors, and minors are required to take a jury at the end of each semester of private study. The jury at the end of the sophomore year will determine whether the student is eligible to continue in the music program, and must include the Piano Proficiency requirement, unless a student has entered the program during his or her sophomore year. Music students may be put on a probationary standing during the freshman or sophomore year, but for no longer than two semesters. Music majors, combination music majors and minors, as well as any non-music students enrolling in private music lessons, are required to attend a fixed number of music recitals on and off campus. Music majors, combination majors, and minors are required to participate in music ensembles. (See degree program for specific ensemble requirements.)
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major in Music–Performance Emphasis 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 major in Biblical Studies (page 47) and for the General Education core (page 85). 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: 136 hours with a minimum of a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each major. (1) Biblical Studies major, 30 hours (includes CM 100 Personal Evangelism) (2) Music major requirements, 65 hours: MU 101-2, 203-4 Music Theory I and II, 12 MU 111-2, 213-4 Aural Theory I and II, 4 MU 125-6 Class Piano, 2 MU 231-2 Diction for Singers , 2 MU 303 Music History and Literature I, 3 MU 305 Form, Analysis and Counterpoint, 3 MU 315 Choral/Instrumental Conducting, 3 or MU 265 Private Conducting, 3 Note: If a student majors in conducting, the student does not have to take MU 315. MU 430 Choral Arranging and Instrumentation, 3 MU 306 Music History and Literature II, 3 Major Applied Music: Voice, Piano, Instrumental or Conducting, 10 Secondary Applied: Voice, Piano, Instrumental or Conducting, 2 Ensembles: College Choir, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, or instrumental ensembles (two each semester), 16 MU 333 Junior Recital, 1 MU 444 Senior Recital, 1 (3) General Education requirements, 53 hours (includes BI 101-2, TH 201-2): BU 102, Microcomputer Applications, 2 EN 101-2 Basic English Grammar and Usage; and Basic English Composition, 6 EN 211-2 Masterpieces of World Literature, 6 HI 101-2 History of Ancient Civilization, 6 (or) HI 201-2 U.S. History, 6 Math elective, 3 PE 210 Lifetime Fitness, 2 PE Elective, 1 PS 200 General Psychology, 3 PS 230 Group and Interpersonal Relations, 3 Science Elective, 4 SP 100 Fundamentals of Speech, 3 SS 102 Freshman Orientation, 2 BI 101 O.T. Survey I: Law & History, 3* BI 102 N.T. Survey I: Gospels, 3* TH 201 Bible Doctrines, 3* TH 202 Bible Doctrines, 3* *denotes double counting
Bachelor of Science Degree, Major in Church Music Ministries This program will prepare the music student for a broader ministry in the area of music ministries. This program will also enable the student to pursue graduate studies in vocal, piano, instrumental, or conducting. Specific objectives include those stated for the major in Biblical Studies (page 47) and for the General Education core (page 85). The graduate should also be able to demonstrate: (1) Understanding and appreciation for the development of Church Music History as it relates to life in general and to the music of the church; (2) The music skills and techniques demanded in the various disciplines cultivated in this program of study; (3) The ability to evaluate the musical and spiritual needs of a congregation and develop a music program that will help meets those needs; (4) The ability to integrate church music with the total ministry and purpose of the church in its individual cultural setting, including the development of a program that has a strong evangelistic outreach; (5) The ability to pass a vocal, piano, instrumental and conducting proficiency; (6) The ability to direct and organize a graded choir ministry; (7) The ability to organize and execute various aspects of worship ministries; (8) The ability to use notation software and other computer programs to assist and enhance the overall music program.
Requirements: 136 hours with a minimum of a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and in each major (1) Biblical Studies major, 30 hours includes CM 100 Personal Evangelism (2) Church Music, 59 hours: MU 101-2 Music Theory I, 6 MU 111-2 Aural Theory I, 2 MU 203 Music Theory II, 3 MU 213 Aural Theory II, 1 MU 125-6 Class Piano, 2 MU 303 Music History and Literature I, 3 MU 210 Church Music History, 2 MU 231-2 Diction for Singers , 2 MU 305 Form, Analysis and Counterpoint, 3 MU 315 Choral/Instrumental Conducting, 3 or MU 265 Private Conducting, 3 Note: If a student majors in conducting, the student does not have to take MU 315. MU 430 Choral Arranging and Instrumentation, 3 Major Applied Music: Voice, Piano, Instrumental or Conducting, 8 Secondary Applied: Voice, Piano, Instrumental or Conducting, 2 Ensembles: College Choir, Chapel Choir, Choral Union or instrumental ensembles (two each semester), 16 MU 420 Church Music Methods and Materials, 2 MU 444 Senior Recital, 1 (3) General Education, 56 hours (includes BI 101-2, TH 201-2, MU 201): BU 102, Microcomputer Applications, 2 EN 101-2 Basic English Grammar and Usage; and Basic English Composition, 6 EN 211-2 Masterpieces of World Literature, 6 HI 101-2 History of Ancient Civilization, 6 or HI 201-2 U.S. History, 6 Math elective, 3 PE 210 Lifetime Fitness, 2 PE Elective, 1 PS 200 General Psychology, 3 PS 230 Group and Interpersonal Relations, 3 Science elective, 4 SP 100 Fundamentals of Speech, 3 SS 102 Freshman Orientation, 2 MU 303 Music History and Literature I, 3* BI 101 O.T. Survey I: Law & History, 3* BI 102 N.T. Survey I: Gospels, 3* TH 201 Bible Doctrines, 3* TH 202 Bible Doctrines, 3* *denotes double counting (4) Worship Ministries, 6 hours: WM 420 An Introduction to Worship and Music, 2 WM 450 Seminar/Music Explosion, 1 WM 440 Music Ministry Internship, 1 WM 220 Music and Worship Technology, 2
Bachelor of Science Degree, Combination, Major in Church Music and Youth Ministry This program will prepare the student for ministry as a music and youth minister in a local church, since many churches employ persons who can direct both these ministries. Specific objectives of this program of study include those stated for the major in Biblical Studies (page 47) and those stated for the General Education core (page 85). 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) The ability to evaluate the musical and spiritual needs of a congregation and develop a music program that will help meet those needs; (3) The ability to integrate church music with the total ministry and purposes of the church in its individual cultural setting, including the development of a program that has a strong evangelistic outreach; (4) The ability to direct and organize graded choir ministries; (5) Understanding of the role of music as related to the various ministries of the local church; (6) The ability to develop a youth ministry model, Biblically based and philosophically sound, which uses volunteer staff, to take young people from unbelief to spiritual maturity in the context of a local church; (7) The ability to recognize the roots of societal ills in the adolescent world and plan programs which have positive effects upon the school, family, and peers of youth, and upon youth themselves; (8) The ability to implement sound management principles for effective ministry.
Requirements: 142 hours with a minimum of a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and a 2.00 g.p.a. in each major. (1) Biblical Studies major, 30 hours, includes CM 100 Personal Evangelism (2) Church Music, 49 hours: MU 101-2 Music Theory I, 6 MU 111-2 Aural Theory I, 2 MU 125-6 Class Piano, 2 MU 210 Church Music History, 2 MU 231-2 Diction for Singers, 2 MU 315 Choral/Instrumental Conducting, 3 or MU 265 Private Conducting, 3 Note: If a student majors in conducting, the student does not have to take MU 315. MU 420 Church Music Methods and Materials, 2 Major Applied Music: Voice, Piano, Conducting or Instrumental, 8 Secondary Applied: Voice, Piano, Conducting or Instrumental, 2 MU 444 Senior Recital, 1 Ensembles: College Choir, Chapel Choir, Choral Union or instrumental ensembles (two each semester), 16 MU 440 Music Ministry Internship, 1 WM 220 Music and Worship Technology, 2 (3) Youth Ministry, 20 hours: CE 100 Foundations of Christian Education, 2 CE 200 Christian Education in the Local Church, 3 CE 340 Teaching Methods in Christian Education, 3 YM 200 Philosophy of Youth Ministry, 2 YM 210 Programs and Curriculum of Youth Ministry, 2 YM 300 Youth Group Growth, 3 YM Electives: Suggested CE 400, but may include SS 310, MI 101 or any CE or Youth Ministry elective, 5 (4) General Education, 55 hours (includes BI 101-2, TH 201-2): BU 102 Microcomputer Applications, 2 EN 101-2 Basic English Grammar and Usage; and Basic English Composition, 6 EN 211-2 Masterpieces of World Literature, 6 HI 101-2 History of Ancient Civilization, 6 (or) HI 201-2 U.S. History, 6 Math elective, 3 PE 210 Lifetime Fitness, 2 PE elective, 1 PS 200 General Psychology, 3 PS 230 Group and Interpersonal Relations, 3 Science elective, 4 SP 100 Fundamentals of Speech, 3 SP 200 Advanced Oral Communication, 2 SS 102 Freshman Orientation, 2 BI 101 O.T. Survey I: Law & History, 3* BI 102 N.T. Survey I: Gospels, 3* TH 201 Bible Doctrines, 3* TH 202 Bible Doctrines, 3* *denotes double counting
Bachelor of Music Education (May be used for licensure to teach either Vocal, Piano, Conducting, General or Instrumental Music) The College offers this program, which combines its music major with a General Education core (page 85) and professional education core (page 133) to prepare a student to teach music in the Christian, public, or private school, grades K-12, or to continue music education at the graduate level. This program is constructed to meet all requirements of the Tennessee State Department of Education for licensure to teach music in grades K-12. Licensure also requires successful completion of the Praxis II Assessments (formerly National Teacher’s Examination), including the Specialty Area test in Music, according to minimum scores set by the Tennessee State Department of Education. Given the full range of professional training included in this program (in music, education, Biblical studies, and general education), a student will need to plan for completion in five years, not four. This is not uncommon in music education, and the College’s program offers the added dimension of a Biblical perspective that serves to prepare the music teacher for an effective witness and ministry. The objectives of this program include those stated for the Biblical Studies Major, the general education core, and the professional education core common to all teacher education program. 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 for the development of the music of the Western civilization as related both to life in general and to the music of the school and church; (3) Ability to teach either conducting, vocal, and general music or instrumental music in grades K-12 and efficiently organize and direct elementary, middle and secondary music programs in either Christian or public schools; (4) Ability to evaluate music needs and arrange or compose choral music to meet those needs; (5) Understanding of the historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations underlying music education in America, whether in public or Christian education; (6) Ability to perform with skill.
Requirements: 163 hours (vocal/general/conducting) or 168 hours (instrumental), with a C average (2.50 g.p.a.) in all majors, the professional core, and overall (required for admission to the program, admission to student teaching, and licensure). (1) Biblical Studies major, 30 hours (page 48); include BI 230 Biblical Ethics and CM 100 Personal Evangelism) (2) Music major, 48 hours (vocal/general/conducting) or 54 hours (instrumental): MU 101-2 Music Theory I, 6 MU 111-2 Aural Theory I, 2 MU 125-6 Class Piano, 2 MU 203-4 Music Theory II, 6 MU 213-4 Aural Theory II, 2 MU 315 Choral/Instrumental Conducting, 3 or MU 265 Private Conducting, 3 Note: If a student majors in conducting, the student does not have to take MU 315. Ensembles: College Choir, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, or instrumental ensembles (two each semester), 14 (a) Add for vocal/general licensure: MU 231-2 Diction for Singers, 2 Major Applied Music: Voice, Piano, Instrumental or Conducting, 8 Secondary Applied: Voice, Piano, Instrumental or Conducting, 2 MU 444 Senior Recital, 1 (b) Add for instrumental licensure: Major Applied Music: Instrumental, 8 Secondary Applied: Voice, Piano, or Conducting, 2 MU 444 Senior Recital, 1 Also, the following 7 hours from Belmont University: MUE 221-2 Brass/Woodwind Class Methods, 2 MUE 321-2 String/Percussion Class Methods, 2 MUE 328 Marching Band Lab (no credit, taken twice; Not required for strings majors) MUAI 205-6 Techniques/Literature for the Major Instrument, 2 MUAI 305 Instrumental Pedagogy, 1 (3) Professional Education core, 28 hours: MU 120 Introduction to Music Education, 2 MU 421-2 Elementary, Middle, Secondary School Music Methods & Materials, 5 PS/TE 210 Educational Psychology, 2 PS/TE 380 The Exceptional Child, 2 TE 420 School Assessment, 2 TE 440 History and Philosophy of Education, 2 TE 445 Introduction to Student Teaching, 1 TE 450 Student Teaching Seminar/Christian School Curricula, 2 TE 470 Enhanced Student Teaching, 10 (4) General Education core, 69 hours (includes BI 101-2, TH 201-2): BU 102 Microcomputer Applications, 2 EN 101-2 Basic English Grammar and Usage; and Basic English Composition, 6 EN 211-2 Masterpieces of World Literature, 6 HI 101-2 History of Ancient Civilization, 6 or HI 201-2 U.S. History, 6 MA 201-2 Concepts of Mathematics, 6 PE 210 Lifetime Fitness, 2 PE Elective, 1 PE 415 Health and Safety Education, 2 PS 230 Group and Interpersonal Relations, 3 PS 330 Child & Adolescent Development, 3 Science Elective, 4 SP 100 Fundamentals of Speech, 3 SS 102 Freshman Orientation, 2 SS 310 Marriage and the Family, 3 SS 340 World Geography, 2 MU 303 Music History and Literature I, 3 MU 306 Music History and Literature II, 3 BI 101 O.T. Survey I: Law & History, 3* BI 102 N.T. Survey I: Gospels, 3* TH 201 Bible Doctrines, 3* TH 202 Bible Doctrines, 3* *denotes double counting
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Minor in Music This program provides opportunity for any degree candidate to develop general musical abilities and interests as much as possible within the limitations of a minor concentration. The student primarily interested in some other field, and with less than a professional interest in music, may choose this minor for a Bachelor of Arts program. Specific objectives include those stated for the major in Biblical Studies (page 47) and for the General Education core (page 85). In addition, the student who has completed this program will be able to assist in the ministry of an existing church music program or to develop or direct the music program of a small church, depending on the particular skills developed.
Requirements: 127 hours with a minimum C average (2.00 g.p.a.) in the major and overall. (1) Biblical Studies major, 30 hours includes CM 100 Personal Evangelism (2) Music minor, 42 hours: MU 101-2 Music Theory I, 6 MU 111-2 Aural Theory I, 2 MU 125-6 Class Piano, 2 MU 210 Church Music History, 2 MU 303 Music History and Literature I, 3 WM 220 Music and Worship Technology, 2 MU 265 Private Conducting, 3 MU 225 Private Piano, 2 MU 235 Private Voice, 2 MU 420 Church Music Methods & Materials, 2 Ensembles: College Choir, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, or instrumental ensembles (two each semester), 16 (3) General Education, 68 hours (includes BI 101-2, TH 201-2, MU 201): BU 102 Microcomputer Applications, 2 EN 101-2 Basic English Grammar and Usage; and Basic English Composition, 6 EN 211-2 Masterpieces of World Literature, 6 HI 101-2 History of Ancient Civilization, 6 or HI 201-2 U.S. History, 6 Foreign Language, 12 Math elective, 3 PE 210 Lifetime Fitness, 2 PE elective, 1 PS 200 General Psychology, 3 PS 230 Group and Interpersonal Relations, 3 Science elective, 4 SP 100 Fundamentals of Speech, 3 SP 200 Advanced Oral Communication, 2 SS 102 Freshman Orientation, 2 BI 101 O.T. Survey I: History, 3* BI 102 N.T. Survey I: Gospels, 3* TH 201 Bible Doctrines, 3* TH 202 Bible Doctrines, 3* MU 303 Music History & Literature I, 3* *denotes double counting
Associate of Christian Ministries Degree, Church Music Concentration This terminal program can be completed in three years and is for students who must complete a shorter course of study. It is intended to provide basic preparation for a ministry in one’s chosen field. Specific objectives of the A.C.M. program will include those stated for Biblical Studies component of all programs; and those stated elsewhere for the General Education core, except for objectives 6-8. The graduate should be able to serve effectively as a minister of music in a local church and to integrate music with the total ministry and mission of the church.
Requirements: 104 hours with a minimum of a C average (2.00 g.p.a.) overall and a 2.00 g.p.a. in the major. (1) Biblical Studies major, 30 hours includes CM 100 Personal Evangelism (2) Music minor, 38 hours: MU 101-2 Music Theory I, 6 MU 111-2 Aural Theory I, 2 MU 125-6 Class Piano, 2 MU 210 Church Music History, 2 MU 303 Music History and Literature I, 3 WM 220 Music and Worship Technology, 2 MU 265 Private Conducting, 3 MU 225 Private Piano, 2 MU 235 Private Voice, 2 MU 420 Church Music Methods & Materials, 2 Ensembles: College Choir, Chapel Choir, Choral Union, or instrumental ensembles (two each semester), 12 (3) General Education, 45 hours (includes BI 101-2, MU 201): BU 102 Microcomputer Applications, 2 EN 101-2 Basic English Grammar and Usage; and Basic English Composition, 6 EN 211-2 Masterpieces of World Literature, 6 HI 101-2 History of Ancient Civilization, 6 or HI 201-2 U.S. History, 6 PS 200 General Psychology, 3 PS 230 Group and Interpersonal Relations, 3 SP 100 Fundamentals of Speech, 3 SP 200 Advanced Oral Communication, 2 SS 102 Freshman Orientation, 2 PR 200 Introduction to Philosophy, 3 BI 101 O.T. Survey I: History, 3* BI 102 N.T. Survey I: Gospels, 3* MU 303 Music History and Literature I, 3* *denotes double counting
Course Descriptions
MU 100. BASIC MUSICIANSHIP An introduction to the basic materials and concepts of music: fundamental harmonic progression, pitch and notation, scales, key, mode, and intervals; and introduction to the piano keyboard. Includes elementary ear training and dictation and basic conducting patterns. Music majors, combination majors, and minors must demonstrate competency in these areas before they take MU 101 (Music Theory), therefore all entering students are given an opportunity to test out of the course. Open to all students. Two hours, offered spring semester annually. Meets twice weekly.
MU 101,102. MUSIC THEORY I 101: Study of the fundamental harmonies and tone relations used in musical composition, including elementary written and keyboard harmony, melody writing, voice leadings, functional tonality, and analysis. 102: Study in principles of harmonization, form, diatonic seventh chords, modulation to closely related keys, secondary chord functions, binary principle, rounded binary and ternary forms, variation techniques, and concepts in the composition of common practice (Baroque) chorales. Taken concurrently with MU 111, 112. Prerequisite: MU 100 or acceptable score on placement exam (See page 129). Three hours, offered each semester annually.
MU 104. CHORAL UNION All students pursuing a program of study with a concentration in music are required to enroll. This is also open to all students not pursuing a music degree program. One hour, meets one time a week for 1.5 hours; offered each semester annually.
MU 111,112. AURAL THEORY I 111: Introduction of the basic techniques of dictation, sight singing, and rhythmic reading; mastery of the beginning techniques of Tonal Center Referencing, with dictation of harmonic progressions and error detection. 112: Continuation of the techniques of 111; singing and writing major and minor scales, intervals, triads, tonal and rhythmic groups, tonal melodies and canons. Taken concurrently with MU 101, 102. One hour, meets once weekly; offered each semester annually.
MU 120. INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION This course is an overview of the historical and philosophical issues in education as they specifically relate to the teaching of music. Special emphasis on the relationship between music education as a life work, with guidance in determining personal qualifications and professional training necessary in the field. Requires 15 hours of field experience. Two hours, offered fall semester annually to music education majors.
MU 125, 126. CLASS PIANO (music major, combination majors or minor) 125: Designed to prepare students for the Piano Proficiency. Emphasis is placed on keyboard skills, including sight-reading, scales, arpeggios, chords, harmonizing, and transposing. Open to music majors, combination majors and minors. May be exempted through a placement exam. Generally, the class will be composed of three to six students. One hour, offered each semester. Class meets twice weekly.
126: A continuation of 125. Prerequisite: MU 125 or teacher’s approval after placement exam. May be exempted through a placement exam. One hour, offered annually. Class meets once weekly.
MU 130. CLASS PIANO (non-music major or minor) Designed for beginning students with little or no piano experience. Students may enter Private Piano upon completion of the course. Open to non-music majors and minors. May be exempted through a placement exam. One hour, offered each semester. Class meets once weekly.
MU 135, 136. CLASS VOICE Designed for beginning vocal students, focusing on fundamentals of correct vocal production, and emphasizing the technique for producing a free and natural singing tone, practiced in hymns and other literature. Generally, the class will be composed of three to five students. 136: A continuation of 135. One hour; offered on demand. Meets once weekly.
MU 140, 141. CLASS GUITAR This course is to provide the proper instructional environment in which the student may acquire the fundamental skills required for playing guitar. This includes learning how to read notes and rhythms, developing proper technique, and understanding proper practice habits. 141: A continuation of 140. One hour; offered both semesters.
MU 163, 164. CLASS CONDUCTING Designed for the beginning student with little or no conducting experience. Students may enter Private or Semi-private conducting upon conclusion of this course. Open to non-music students as well as music majors and minors. May be exempted by departmental faculty committee assessment and conducting demonstration. Generally, the class will be composed of three to five students. 164: A continuation of 163. One hour, offered both semester. Meets once weekly.
MU 165. SEMI-PRIVATE CONDUCTING This course is primarily designed for the non-music major, although music majors and minors may enroll. It will focus on the basic techniques and principles of conducting music for worship. Emphasis will also be upon development of a working knowledge of basic music theory and its relation to conducting. Two students per group. Prerequisite: MU 165 or permission of the music faculty. One hour, offered both semesters. Meets once weekly.
MU 185. SEMI-PRIVATE VOICE This is a transitional course between class voice and private voice which is primarily designed for the non-music major, although music majors and minors may enroll as appropriate. Two students per class. Prerequisite: MU 135 or permission of the music faculty. One hour, offered both semesters. Meets once weekly.
MU 203, 204. MUSIC THEORY II 203: Study of diatonic and chromatic harmony, including four part writing, analysis, and traditional compositional forms. 204: Comprehensive approach to advanced harmony, song forms, short piano forms, instrumental writing, late 19th century forms, and 20th century style. Taken concurrently with MU 213, 214. Prerequisite: MU 101/102. Three hours, offered each semester annually.
MU 210. CHURCH MUSIC HISTORY Designed to foster an appreciation for the unique approaches in each of the historical church traditions and the relationship each has with music of the contemporary church. Through writings of the early church fathers, explore the development of attitudes about church music as held by clergy and laity. Introduce the student to cultural changes that have influenced church music and to expose the student to representative works in church music. Familiarize the student with resource materials available for further exploration in the field of church music. Two hours, offered spring semester even years.
MU 213, 214. AURAL THEORY II 213: Continuation of MU 112; singing and writing chromatic scales, tonal and rhythmic groups, more difficult tonal melodies, and two-part work. 214: Singing and writing seventh and ninth chord outlines, tonal melodies, harmonic progressions with modulations, syncopated rhythmic figures and two- part work. Taken concurrently with MU 203, 204. One hour, offered both semesters. Class meets twice weekly.
MU 225. PRIVATE PIANO Emphasis is placed on keyboard skills and repertoire appropriate to the student’s level and ability. Regulated by a levels approach. Open to all students. Prerequisite: MU 130 (non-music major or minor), MU 125-126 (music major, combination major or minor), or teacher’s approval after placement exam. One hour, offered each semester. One half-hour lesson weekly.
MU 226. SEMI-PRIVATE PIANO This is a transitional course between class piano and private piano. Emphasis for the music major will be preparation for the Piano Proficiency assessment. Emphasis for the non music major will be on keyboard skills and repertoire appropriate to the students’ level and ability. Two students per class. Prerequisite: MU 125 and 126, 130 or permission of the music faculty. One hour, offered each semester. Meets once weekly.
MU 231, 232. DICTION FOR SINGERS 231: Latin, Italian, and English diction and song literature. 232: German and French diction and song literature. One hour, offered both semesters odd years.
MU 235. PRIVATE VOICE Emphasis on the techniques of vocal production, including proper vowel formation, the correct use of consonants, tone color, and diction, using sacred and art song literature suitable for the individual. The voice faculty determines whether the individual has advanced sufficiently to merit the awarding of credit and to proceed to the next semester’s course. Regulated by a levels approach. One hour, offered each semester. One half-hour lesson weekly.
MU 245. PRIVATE INSTRUMENT Private lessons for students with previous experience in brass, string, woodwind instruments, emphasizing techniques of performance with a variety of styles and literature, using sacred and classical literature. Credit awarded only on the basis of demonstrated proficiency. Regulated by a levels approach. One hour, offered each semester. One half-hour lesson weekly.
MU 246. ORCHESTRA OR INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE Open to all instrumental music majors or minors. Open to all qualified students. Varied styles of literature will be performed. One hour, offered each semester.
MU 255. PRIVATE ORGAN An introduction to organ playing that will include pedal techniques, registration, and hymn playing. Open to all students. Prerequisite: The student must have prior piano experience in hymn playing. One hour, offered each semester. One half-hour lesson weekly.
MU 265. PRIVATE CONDUCTING A course designed for the non-music and music major in the principles of leading worship. The course is to provide opportunities for the student to gain a thorough understanding of conducting and to acquaint the student with the basic techniques and skills for conducting music. In addition to instruct the student of the music terminology to conduct vocal and instrumental scores and to begin establishing rehearsal techniques in each student. Prerequisite: MU 163 and 165 or permission of the music faculty. One hour, offered each semester. One half-hour lesson weekly.
MT 270. TRAVELING GROUP ENSEMBLES Designed for the student involved in traveling groups such as Rejoice, Cornerstone, etc. The student must be under contract as approved by the Director of Advancement and Chair of the Music Department. No credit will be awarded unless and until the student has completed the terms of the contract. This experience will emphasize music ministry in local churches, promotion and travel for the College, and appropriate public relations. One hour, offered both semesters. Meets as arranged by the Chair of the Music Department in conjunction with the Director of Advancement.
MU 303. MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I This is a study of the history of music from Medieval Period through 1600. Students will be expected to listen extensively as well as keep a journal and write a formal paper. Three hour, offered fall semester annually.
MU 304. THE COLLEGE CHOIR This is an auditioned group focusing on developing an understanding of the ministry of music and worship through choral music. One hour, meets twice weekly; offered each semester annually.
MU 305. FORM, ANALYSIS AND COUNTERPOINT This course will offer harmonic, structural and stylistic analysis of homophonic and contrapuntal forms of music. Prerequisite MU 203. Three hours, offered fall semester even years.
MU 306. MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II This is a study of the history of music from 1600 through the 20th century. A continuation of MU 303. Prerequisite: MU 303 Three hour course, offered spring semester annually.
MU 315. CHORAL/INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING This is a study of basic techniques in conducting, analysis, vocal and instrumental score reading, instrumental and choral literature. Prerequisite: MU 100 or approval of Department Chair. Three hours, offered spring semester even years.
MU 325. STYLISTIC HYMN PLAYING A course designed to develop practical skills in playing for a worship service. Topics included are accompanying congregational singing, modulations, transposition, and improvisation. Open to all students. Prerequisite: The student must have prior experience in hymn playing. One hour, offered each semester on demand. One half-hour lesson weekly.
MU 406. CHAPEL CHOIR Open to all students. One hour, offered each semester annually.
MU 420. CHURCH MUSIC METHODS AND MATERIALS This class introduces methods for developing adult, youth, and children’s choirs, including rehearsal techniques and vocal production for each, as well as an in-depth study of the graded music ministry program, including instrumental music. Two hours, offered spring semester odd years. Meets twice weekly.
MU 421. ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC METHODS AND MATERIALS Acquaints the music specialist with the content, methodology, and materials of an elementary school music curriculum, with special attention to concepts of teaching by Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze and Suzuki methodologies, and middle school and junior high music curriculum, and to concepts of teaching general music and developing an eclectic approach to student participation in field trips. Requires 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisite: acceptance in the music education program Three hours, offered fall semester even years.
MU 422. SECONDARY SCHOOL MUSIC METHODS AND MATERIALS Acquaints the music specialist with philosophies, methods, and materials for the organization, development, and implementation of a choral and instrumental program in grades 7-12. Lab required. Prerequisite: acceptance into the music education program. Requires 20 hours of field experience. Two hours, offered spring semester odd years.
MU 430. CHORAL ARRANGING AND INSTRUMENTATION Techniques of composition and arranging for various combinations of vocal groups and instrumental ensembles with emphasis on skillful and practical rearranging of existing literature for use by small, volunteer church groups. Includes an introduction to the use of notation software. Prerequisite: MU 203 Three hours, offered fall semester even years.
WM 220. MUSIC AND WORSHIP TECHNOLOGY This is an introduction to the use of sound systems, recording equipment, and lighting systems for use in worship settings. To introduce notation software and other computer programs to assist and enhance the overall music program. Two hours, offered spring semester odd years.
WM 420. AN INTRODUCTION TO WORSHIP AND MUSIC This course is designed to provide students with a study of corporate worship, giving attention to the Biblical foundations and elements of worship, the function of the minister of music in worship, and the production of materials for congregational worship. This course will be team taught with representatives from the Department of Music and the Pastoral Training program. Two hours, offered fall semester odd years.
WM 430. WORSHIP AND MUSIC This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of corporate worship, giving attention to the Biblical foundations and elements of worship, the function of music in worship, the role of the minister of music, worship design, and the production of materials for congregational worship. Two hours, offered fall semester odd years.
WM 450. SEMINAR This seminar or music conference is designed to meet the growing choral and instrumental needs of both the traditional and contemporary church. The conference will be led by nationally recognized and proven leaders in church choral and instrumental music ministry. The student will be involved in reading sessions, workshops and group discussions regarding the music ministry. One hour, offered annually.
RECITAL/INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Note concerning required program and recital attendance: All students with music concentrations are required to attend all repertoire recitals offered by the music department, all Sarah Lacey Nicholas Artist Series programs, and two recitals of art music, each semester, as well as other programs that the faculty deems necessary. The two recitals of art music, may include faculty recitals, Nashville Symphony concerts, College-sponsored concerts, or other approved presentations. Students will submit copies of the programs of each one attended for inclusion in their files. Grades in applied music courses are affected.
MU 333. JUNIOR RECITAL Required of all Music Performance majors, 25 minutes in length. The recital will include works from various style periods. A representative portion must be performed before the music faculty at least six weeks before the scheduled performance, which will be subject to approval at that time. Students must maintain regular weekly lessons while preparing for the recital. Prerequisite: teacher’s approval. One hour, taken as applied music during the junior year.
MU 440. MUSIC MINISTRY INTERNSHIP Approved junior or senior students concentrating in music, or a music and youth ministry combination, are given personalized supervision of field experience in youth and/or church music ministry. Students are placed with worship leaders for 8 weeks during the summer or for a semester during the regular school year and led through a defined program of appropriate music ministry duties. Requires weekly reports by the student and written evaluation by the supervising pastor. Emphasis on planning, organizing, and administering a music ministry while serving a local church. Prerequisites: MU 315 or Private conducting. One hour, offered spring semester annually or as needed.
MU 444. SENIOR RECITAL Required in all music major related programs: 45 minutes for majors in Music Performance, 25 minutes for all other music-related majors. The recital will include works from various style periods. The entire recital must be performed before the music faculty at least six weeks before the scheduled performance, which will be subject to approval at that time. Students must maintain regular weekly lessons while preparing for the recital. Prerequisite: teacher’s approval. One hour, taken as applied music during the senior year.
Placement Exam Information
MUSIC THEORY PLACEMENT EXAM A student having prior study in music theory and basic conducting may take a placement exam. The exam includes note and interval recognition, key signatures, major and minor scales, spelling triads, basic conducting patterns, and other elements of music. If the student successfully accomplishes a target score of 85%, the student may exempt MU 100 Basic Musicianship.
CLASS PIANO PLACEMENT EXAM A student having prior study in piano may take a placement exam. The exam includes sight-reading, harmonizing and transposing simple melodies, and playing scales, arpeggios, and chords. If the student performs these skills successfully and demonstrates an understanding of basic musicianship, the student may exempt MU 130 Class Piano (non-music major or minor) or MU 125-126 Class Piano (music major, combination majors or minor) and enter Private Piano.
PIANO PROFICIENCY The Piano Proficiency is a demonstration of students’ keyboard skills. It includes sight-reading, scales, arpeggios, chords, harmonizing, transposing, hymn playing, score reading, and repertoire representing two contrasting periods. The Proficiency is scheduled at the end of the sophomore year (unless a student has just completed Class Piano), but may be attempted sooner. The Piano Proficiency is scheduled during juries, at the end of each semester. If the music degree chosen requires student teaching or a recital, students must pass the Piano Proficiency requirement to be eligible to register for student teaching or a senior recital. |
