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Biola University
10 Keyboard primary students should take: • Instrumental focus: 4 instrumental, 2 choral, 2 with use of keyboard • Choral focus: 4 choral, 2 instrumental, 2 with use of keyboard All other students should take: • Instrumental focus: 6 instrumental, 2 choral • Choral focus: 6 choral, 2 instrumental Music Performance, B.M. Degree Program The Bachelor of Music degrees are 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 48 credits for Performance. Total credits: 76 to 80, depending on the concentration chosen. Students interested in pursuing this degree must demonstrate a high level of performance potential and commitment to music 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 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,
MUSC 354 MUSC 356 MUSC 357 MUSC 358 MUSC 359 MUSC 363 MUSC 364 MUSC 390 MUSC 410 MUSC 420 MUSC 421 MUSC 470 MUSC 211
Music Theory III
2 1 1 1 1 1 2
Music Education: Brass
Music Education: Percussion Music Education: Strings Music Education: Woodwinds Sight-Singing and Dictation IV
Music Theory IV Opera Theatre 7
1-3
Music Cultures of the World
3 2 4 0 2
Special Studies in Music Literature 8
Applied Music 9
Senior Recital/Final Project
Improvisation for Non Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices
or MUSC 217 Improvisation for Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices Professional Education Courses LEDU 330 Psychological Foundations of Education 3 LEDU 341 Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students 3 LEDU 425 Secondary Content Area Reading 3 LEDU 438 Secondary Curriculum, Differentiation, and Assessment 3 Ensemble Courses 10 Select 8 credits from the following: 8 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
pianist, Artist-in-Residence. Local Opportunities
81-83
1 Voice principle students are exempt from this course. 2 Keyboard principle students are exempt from MUSC 118 and MUSC 119. Keyboardists must take:
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
• MUSC 261 • MUSC 262
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
3 Must be taken for a total of 4 credits through proficiency level: 264. 4 Must be taken for a total of four semesters. 5 Must be taken for a total of three semesters. 6 Choral principle students are exempt from this course. 7 Instrumental principle students are exempt from this course. 8 Should be taken as: Instrumental or Choral Literature for Schools. 9 Must be taken for a total of 4 credits through proficiency: level 468.
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