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MU 100 Foundations of Church Music (4) Prereq.: Open to all students except those with a music major, minor, or teaching field. This foundational course is designed to provide the church musician with basic theory concepts and songleading techniques. Students will also receive an introduction to a variety of music issues. Fall sem.
MU 101 Freshman Music Theory (4) Beginning with a comprehensive review of the basic materials of theory, this course covers a detailed study of the tonic, subdominant, and dominant chords and an introduction to four-part vocal writing. Sight singing and dictation work is designed to correspond with the written work. Meets 5 hours a week.
MU 102 Freshman Music Theory (4) Prereq.: At least a “C” in MU 101 or music theory placement exam. Topics covered in this course include secondary triads, nonchord tones, diatonic seventh chords, and secondary dominants. Experience is acquired in more advanced four-part vocal writing and harmonic analysis, as well as in writing for the piano. Sight singing and melodic/harmonic dictation corresponds to the written work. Meets 5 hours a week.
MU 105–106, 205–206 Hymnplaying (1 each) Students will be grouped according to ability. The course includes techniques of accompanying congregational singing, chording and improvisation, and transposition.
MU 111–112 Voice Class (1 each) Prereq.: Open to all students except those with voice proficiency in music major, minor, or teaching field (Prereq. for MU 112: MU 111). Students are instructed in the basic fundamentals of good singing and stage presence. This course is designed for non-majors and music majors without a voice proficiency who are interested in singing correctly. Meets 3 hours a week.
MU 117–417 Musical Workshop (1 each) Prereq.: Participation in the cast or chorus of the Thanksgiving musical. Individual and small group attention will be given to musical preparation of characters as well as stage movement. Fall odd.
MU 118–318 Opera Workshop (1) Prereq.: Participation in the cast or chorus of the commencement opera production. In this course, the instructor assists in the development of individual roles as well as chorus work for the spring opera. Spring odd.
MU 121–122 Vocal Instruction (1 each) Prereq.: Voice proficiency in music major, minor, or teaching field (Prereq. for MU 122: MU 121). In these courses, emphasis is placed on the elements of good performing, communication, and establishing good vocal technique. Meets 3 hours a week.
MU 145-246 Choral Workshop (1) Prereq.: for MU 145: Music Course Card permit; participant in a graduate choir. Students join a choir that is created for graduate music students with conducting proficiency. Rehearsals involve preparation for the student’s graduate choral conducting recital. This course does not meet undergraduate ensemble requirements.
MU 201 Sophomore Music Theory (4) Prereq.: At least a “C” in MU 102 or music theory placement exam. The course focuses on the musical styles and harmonies seen in 18th, 19th, and 20th century composition. Topics include Counterpoint, Classical style, chromatic harmony, modal change, and methods of modulation. Exercises in ear training and sight singing reinforce these studies. Meets 5 hours a week.
MU 202 Sophomore Music Theory (4) Prereq.: At least a “C” in MU 201. The course introduces formal analysis. This course focuses on the musical styles and harmonies seen in 18th, 19th, and 20th century composition. Topics include Sonata form, Rondo form, enharmonic chord usage, and a survey of modern compositional techniques. Advanced ear training and sight singing are continued. Meets 5 hours a week.
MU 211-212 Advanced Voice Class (1 each) Prereq.: MU 112 and 211 respectively. Continued emphasis is placed on instruction in the basic fundamentals of good singing and stage presence. These courses are designed for non-majors and music majors without a voice proficiency who are interested in singing correctly. Meets 3 hours a week.
MU 213 Appreciation of Fine Arts (3) This course provides the student with the background necessary to evaluate and develop an appreciation for good music. Study begins with Biblical principles for the development of a Christian philosophy of music. The basic elements of music are taught as well as brief histories of the periods of music and the composers of great music from each of these periods. Guidance is given in listening to classical music and learning to appreciate it. The course also assists the student in intelligently appreciating creative art and developing a Christian philosophy of art. This course may be taken as a social science elective.
MU 215 Elements of Conducting (2) Prereq.: MU 102. This course is a survey of basic baton and platform techniques and a study of instrumental scores in conducting. Application will be made by conducting an instrumental ensemble.
MU 226 Choral Pedagogy (2) Prereq.: MU 102. This course is designed to develop choral directing techniques, an understanding of choral literature, and management of choirs in the Christian school. Credit may not be earned for both MU 226 and 229.
MU 229 Church Choral Pedagogy (2) Prereq.: MU 100 or 102, and sophomore or above. Students will develop choral directing techniques appropriate for the church and Christian school choir. Extensive exposure to church literature will be included, allowing students to develop a complete file of resources for use in the church music ministry. Credit may not be earned for both MU 226 and 229.
MU 231 Piano Accompaniment (1) Prereq.: Piano secondary proficiency exam or PI 212. Students are instructed in basic accompaniment techniques, guided in arranging original piano accompaniment, and given the opportunity to accompany within the class. Students are also assigned to prepare choral accompaniments. Fall sem.
MU 233–234 Hymn Keyboard Skills I and II (2 each) Prereq.: PI 122 or 132. Students are instructed in the art of improvisation as it relates to keyboard accompanying in the church. The topics covered include congregational hymn playing and vocal accompanying, and arranging piano preludes and offertories. Traditional hymn-playing principles are applied to a variety of hymns and gospel songs.
MU 300 Pedagogy for the Church Musician (2) Prereq.: MU 100. The course acquaints the student with the principal theory, procedures, and basic methods used in giving private music instruction. Spring odd.
MU 301 History of Music (3) Prereq.: MU 202. Beginning with the civilization of ancient Greece, this course surveys the development of music through the avant-garde styles of the twentieth century. Attention is also given to the development of a practical Christian philosophy of the fine arts. Fall sem.
MU 303 Instrumental Pedagogy (2) Prereq.: MU 215; and 297, 298, or 299. The purpose of this course is to teach a basic understanding of what a quality band program should provide (its setup, procedures, and materials). Students will gain practical experience in teaching individual music lessons and working with instrumental ensembles. Spring sem.
MU 307 Woodwind Methods (2) Prereq.: MU 102. This introductory course to basic performance and pedagogy of woodwind instruments is especially helpful to prospective teachers. The course is intended to develop fundamental skills in woodwind instruments. Fall sem.
MU 308 Strings Methods (2) Prereq.: ST 301. This semester concludes training in the Jaffé Strings Method. Students also learn how to develop and maintain a strings program. Spring sem.
MU 310 Choral Writing and Arranging (2) Prereq.: MU 202. Students learn the techniques of writing and arranging church and secular music for various vocal combinations.
MU 313 Communication in Song (1) Prereq.: MU 221. This course explores the principles and techniques of communicating the text and interpreting the meanings of church music. The emphasis is on the music used in ministry. Students prepare and perform songs in class under faculty guidance. Fall sem.
MU 323 Vocal Pedagogy I (2) Prereq.: MU 296, 297, 298, or 299. This course consists of a study of the principles of teaching voice, practical teaching methods, and vocal terminology and anatomy. Students observe private lessons and teach lessons under faculty guidance. Fall sem.
MU 324 Vocal Pedagogy II (2) Prereq.: MU 323. This course is a continuation of MU 323. Students continue the study of teaching voice, practical teaching methods, and vocal terminology and anatomy. Students observe private lessons and teach lessons under the guidance of the faculty. Spring sem.
MU 325, 326 Advanced Hymnplaying (1 each) This course is designed to instruct and prepare the student to fulfill the roles of the church pianist. The student is instructed in the art of accompanying congregational singing, choirs, and soloists, as well as arranging hymns and gospel songs for preludes, postludes, and offertories.
MU 333 Piano Pedagogy I (2) Prereq.: MU 295, 296, 297, 298, or 299. Study of concepts and methodology for successful private and group piano teaching at the elementary level. Fall sem.
MU 334 Piano Pedagogy II (2) Prereq.: MU 333. Study of concepts and methodology for successful private and group piano teaching at the intermediate level. Spring sem.
MU 335 Piano Methods and Materials I (1) Prereq.: Music major with piano pedagogy concentration and concurrent enrollment in MU 333. General survey of piano methods and supplementary materials for teaching at the elementary grade level. Fall sem.
MU 336 Piano Methods and Materials II (1) Prereq.: Music major with piano pedagogy concentration and concurrent enrollment in MU 334. General survey of piano methods and supplementary materials for teaching at the intermediate grade level. Spring sem.
MU 337 Instrumental Church Music Arranging (2) Prereq.: MU 201; church music piano and MU 233, or church music instrumental and MU 231. This class teaches students how to create solo hymn arrangements for strings, brass, woodwinds, harp, and guitar. The students will also get practice writing simple piano accompaniments for the arrangements. Spring sem.
MU 371–372 Choral Conducting (2 each) Prereq.: for MU 371: MU 226 or 229, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MU 215, and MU 296 or 297, and conducting proficiency. Prereq. for MU 372: MU 371. These courses provide the student with continued growth in conducting techniques, and teach the student how to achieve a good choral sound especially in the areas of blend, balance, intonation, and articulation. The student will work with a choir in the preparation of a junior recital.
MU 400 Choir Internship (2) Prereq.: MU 229 and senior church music major proficiency or music ministries concentration or minor. This course is the practical application of choir directing skills developed in the church music major. Students will organize, prepare, and conduct a small choir from the beginning steps of music selection through rehearsals and actual performance.
MU 401 Counterpoint (2) Prereq.: MU 202. A study of contrapuntal techniques used in the eighteenth century, this course includes writing of counterpoint in two and three parts and formal analysis of invention and fugue. Spring odd.
MU 402 Church Music Philosophy and Administration (2) The implementation of administrative guidelines for the total music program of a church is discussed. Course topics include church music philosophy, planning, budgeting, program goals, church music education, promotion, and worship leadership. Fall sem.
MU 410 Brass and Percussion Methods (2) Prereq.: MU 102. This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the principles of performing and teaching brass and percussion instruments. This course is intended to develop fundamental skills in brass and percussion instruments. Spring sem.
MU 418 Orchestration (2) Prereq.: MU 102. Students receive practice in scoring music for various instruments for practical situations, such as school bands and orchestras. The ranges and limitations of various instruments are also studied. Spring sem.
MU 425, 426 Advanced Hymnplaying (1 each) This course is designed to instruct and prepare the student in fulfilling the role of the church pianist. The student is instructed in the art of accompanying congregational singing, choirs, and soloists, as well as arranging hymns and gospel songs for preludes, postludes, and offertories.
MU 433 Piano Teaching Internship I (2) Prereq.: MU 334. Teaching of groups and private lessons under faculty supervision. May not be taken concurrently with MU 434.
MU 434 Piano Teaching Internship II (2) Prereq.: MU 433. Teaching of groups and private lessons under faculty supervision.
MU 446 Instrumental Conducting (1) Prereq.: MU 215. This course will prepare the student in the techniques necessary for conducting an orchestra or other instrumental ensemble, and will further his experience with the orchestral repertoire.
Lessons for music majors: MU 299 Sophomore Music Platform must be passed to continue on as a music major. One credit hour is received per sem.
Recital: A recital is required of all music majors and minors and will be presented under the direction of the music faculty during the senior year.
Lessons for non-music majors: One credit hour per sem (if space is available).
Class music lessons: Open for non-music majors; auditioning is required and students are grouped as to ability at the discretion of the music department. One credit hour is received per sem.