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Ensembles. All are open to non-music majors as well as music majors by audition. Concert Series The Conservatory concert series features outstanding guest artists and student ensembles. Masterclasses and Artist-in-Residence Program Opportunities for participating in masterclasses with guest artists are available annually. Of special note is the ongoing series of masterclasses and recitals by world-renowned artists, including Menahem Pressler,
Select 6 credits from the following courses. 2 credits must be from Music Education (356-359), 2 credits must be from Composing for New Media (371-374), and the remaining 2 credits may be from either category: MUSC 356 Music Education: Brass MUSC 357 Music Education: Percussion MUSC 358 Music Education: Strings MUSC 359 Music Education: Woodwinds MUSC 371 Composing for New Media I: Film, TV, and Audio Production MUSC 372 Composing for New Media II: Sound Design, Recording Techniques MUSC 373 Composing for New Media III: Advanced Orchestration, Score Preparation MUSC 374 Composing for New Media IV: Scoring for Film and Video Games, Audio Production Ensemble Courses Select 6 credits from the following:
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pianist, Artist-in-Residence. Local Opportunities
The Southern California area provides exceptional opportunities for hearing the world's leading artists, as well as outstanding college and
church music performances. Service Opportunities
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The Los Angeles metropolitan area offers many opportunities for remunerative service in music. There are frequent openings for competent church choir directors, soloists, accompanists, instrumentalists, and organists. Scholarships Music awards in varying amounts are available to qualified students. Complete information is available by emailing music@biola.edu or by writing: Director, Conservatory of Music Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639-0001 Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Music in Music Education, students will be able to: 1. Apply historical and theoretical understanding to the analysis of musical forms, processes, and structures found in masterpieces from the western art music tradition (ULO 1). 2. Describe how they intend to integrate their faith in their anticipated future professional activities (ULO 2). 3. Demonstrate basic musicianship skills in sight-singing, dictation, conducting, voice and piano (ULO 3). 4. Evaluate basic form, harmony, meter, rhythm, voice-leading and developmental techniques found in excerpts and entire pieces from the Western art music tradition, and will experiment with writing music in the same styles (ULO 3). 5. Identify current ideas and issues in music education through reading of and responding to current journal publications and through involvement in a real-life music classroom (ULO 1). 6. Apply their knowledge of creating lesson plans and teaching music to groups of children in real-life situations and will reflect on teaching effectiveness (ULO 2). 7. Organize and direct a recital production demonstrating leadership and the ability to conduct an ensemble (ULO 3).
MUSC 001 Biola Chorale MUSC 002 Chamber Music Ensemble MUSC 003 Symphony Orchestra MUSC 005 Chamber Choir MUSC 007 Jazz Ensemble MUSC 008 Symphonic Winds MUSC 009 Handbell Choir MUSC 010 Vocal Jazz Ensemble MUSC 012 Women's Chorus MUSC 014 Men's Chorus Total Credits
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1 Must be taken for a total of 4 credits through proficiency level: 224. 2 Must be taken for a total of 6 credits through proficiency level: 234. 3 MUSC 181 covers proficiency level 131. 4 Must be taken for a total of four semesters. 5 Must be taken for a total of three semesters. 6 Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency: level 438. Music Education, B.M. Degree Program The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The major requirements include completing a basic core of 30 credits of music and specific degree requirements of an additional 51 to 53 credits for Music Education. Total credits: 81 to 83. Students interested in pursuing this degree must demonstrate a high level of performance potential and commitment to music education as a profession. Special Programs/Opportunities Ensembles The Conservatory provides opportunities for experience in several types of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including the Biola Chorale, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music
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