Music (non-MU)

CC 131–432 College Choir (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. The College Choir prepares songs for presentation in Campus Church each Sunday evening. Students sharpen sight reading, communication, and choral singing skills while praising the Lord in song. Meets 3 times a week.

CC 151–452 Symphonic Choir (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. This choir is comprised of approximately 50–70 students, who are exposed to a variety of choral selections of classical literature, as well as folk songs and spirituals. Students perform for Vespers and choral concerts. This course may fulfill ensemble requirements for voice major and minors. Meets 3 times a week.

CC 171–472 Ladies’ Chorus (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. This choir will provide the opportunity for female vocalists to perform a wide selection of vocal literature and will perform for various occasions including Vespers as well as choral concerts. This course may fulfill ensemble requirements for female voice majors and minors. Meets 2 times a week.

CE 321–422 Madrigal Singers (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. This choir consists of 20–25 select singers who will learn choral literature and stylistic interpretation from different periods of music history. Special emphasis is given to Renaissance music and other a cappella music in English and foreign languages. This choir performs for Vespers, choral concerts, and other occasions. This course may be taken for only 3 ensemble credit requirements. Meets 2 times a week.

CE 351–454 Chamber Ensemble (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. The Chamber Ensemble is a small chorus of approximately 30 members that performs for Vespers, choral concerts, and other occasions. This course may fulfill ensemble requirements for all voice majors and minors. Meets 2 times a week.

ES 131–432 Praise Singers (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. The Praise ensembles (male quartets) prepare a concert of church music for presentation in Bible-believing churches and Christian schools. Students sharpen communication skills while gaining valuable experience in church ministry activities. Requires Interterm and summer involvement.

ES 141–442 Joy Singers (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. The Joy ensembles (mixed quartets) prepare a concert of church music for presentation in Bible-believing churches and Christian schools. Students sharpen communication skills while gaining valuable experience in church ministry activities. Requires Interterm and summer involvement.

ES 151–452 Brass Ensemble (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. Brass ensemble offers any student with a brass instrument proficiency the opportunity to use his performance skills in a variety of performance situations such as church services, Vespers, concerts, and other activities. Members will perform standard brass ensemble literature as well as hymn arrangements.

HA 101 Harp Instruction (1) The students learn basic music theory and beginning pedal harp technique. Students will practice and perform hymn arrangements in class in preparation for ministry in the local church.

HA 102–402 Harp Instruction (1 each) The students apply the development of pedal harp technique to their playing. Students will play solo and ensemble arrangements in class and/or church.

PI 101–402 Piano Class (1 each) These courses are designed for students with little or no keyboard skills. Students will learn rhythm, sight-reading, scales, and will perform classical and church music pieces from beginning through intermediate repertoire. Students are grouped according to ability.

PI 111–212 Secondary Piano (1 each) Prereq.: Music or music education major with instrument or voice as major proficiency. Then each level requires the preceding one. This series of courses is designed to give the vocal or instrumental major skill at the keyboard. Students learn scales, transposition, harmonization, four-part hymns, and classical works. During the last semester of study, emphasis is given to accompanying a performer in his/her proficiency. Students are grouped according to ability.

PI 205–306 Advanced Piano Techniques (1 each) Prereq.: PI 122 or 132. These courses are resources for the intermediate and advanced pianist who desires freedom, control, and longevity in playing the piano. Through a series of sequenced exercises, the student develops his fingers and learns how to use relaxation and arm balance techniques.

PI 261–262 Piano Tuning and Repair (1 each) Prereq.: MU 102 or permission of instructor. Beginning with a survey of piano construction and nomenclature, this course will provide an overview of both electronic and aural tuning methods, hands-on practice in tuning techniques, and an introduction to upright regulation and common repairs. Music and music education with a piano proficiency may count up to two semesters of this for their ensemble requirements.

SB 131–432 Symphonic Band (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. Symphonic Band offers any student with an instrumental proficiency the opportunity to use his performance skills in a variety of performing situations. Symphonic Band members will perform a variety of band literature including standard band repertoire. Members of the Symphonic Band will also have the opportunity to participate in the Eagles Pep Band.

ST 141–442 Orchestra (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. The orchestra is open to students with an orchestral instrument proficiency. The orchestra plays for musical productions alternate years and presents a classical concert every semester. Other opportunities include performing with choral groups for Vespers, seasonal productions, major musical stage productions, and Convocation.

ST 201 Strings Instruction I (1) Prereq.: Placement test. Strings Instruction I is the introductory course for the four-semester program utilizing the Jaffé Strings Method. Students will learn to play one of the standard orchestral stringed instruments in an orchestra setting. This unique program begins with the development of proper holding and bowing techniques.

ST 202 Strings Instruction II (2) Prereq.: ST 201. This course is a continuation of ST 201 with an emphasis on ensemble playing. Students learn tone quality, interpretation and style of classical music, and future development of technical skills.

ST 301 Strings Instruction III (2) Prereq.: ST 202. This course is a continuation of the Jaffé Strings Method. Students receive continued development of individual techniques such as tone production, vibrato, martelé, and detaché bowings, and shifting through fourth position is accomplished through arrangements of classical and church music.

ST 303–404 Church Music Strings (1 each) Strings players at any level will continue to develop their proficiency on their instrument through individual and group instruction while concentrating solely on church music. This course is open to all students proficient in one of the stringed instruments as well as those who have completed ST 202.

WW 151–452 Woodwind Ensemble (1 each) Prereq.: Audition. Woodwind Ensemble offers any student with a woodwind proficiency the opportunity to use his performance skills in a variety of performing situations. Woodwind Ensemble members will perform a variety of literature from sacred to classical.