Music inWorship, B.S.
MUSC 470 Senior Recital/Final Project
2. Completing a Conservatory application with the required number of references. 3. Completing a Conservatory audition, including a basic musicianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness. After acceptance and upon entrance, students will be given placement examinations and auditions in music dictation, keyboard skills and performance. These examinations are given for the purpose of validating prior study and determining proper placement in music courses. Specific information concerning the content of these examinations and suggestions for preparation are available by contacting the Conservatory Office. Transfer of Credit/Advanced Standing With the exception of courses in music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance, courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. Prior study in the areas of music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance will be validated through placement examinations. Advanced standing may be gained through placement examinations in the areas of music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance; however, no credit(s) will be given for waived courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement examinations without comparable prior course credit will increase elective credits required. Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge examinations. 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, 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 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 writing: Director, Conservatory of Music, Biola University, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639- 0001 or by emailing music@biola.edu. Applied Music In order to graduate, music students must reach primary applied proficiency level standards designated for each degree program. Applied Music lessons are guided by faculty or studio artists who have expertise and professional experience in the voice or instrument under study. Studio artists are affiliated with Biola via independent contracts and thus do not undergo the same process for hire as do
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And: MUSC 211 Improvisation for Non Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices OR MUSC 217 Improvisation for Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
Keyboardists must take: MUSC 261 Keyboard Sight Reading I MUSC 262 Keyboard Sight Reading II
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Professional Education Courses LEDU 330
Psychological Foundations of Education Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Secondary Content Area Reading
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 341
Credit(s): 3.
LEDU 425 LEDU 436 LEDU 437
Credit(s): 3.
Secondary Curriculum
Credit(s): 3.
Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork
Credit(s): 1.
Ensemble Requirements Choose 8 credits of ensemble (MUSC 001–012). 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 in Worship, B.S. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Music in Worship, students will be able to: 1. Apply historical and theoretical understanding to the analysis of musical forms, processes, structures and masterpieces form 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 2). 4. Apply their stylistic, theoretical, interpretive and technical skills and understanding to create and perform personal, communicative performances on their primary instrument (ULO 3). 5. Prepare responses for a mock job interview in which they indicate how they will connect mind and heart in order to provide spiritual leadership within the local church structure (ULO 2). 6. Demonstrate their ability to use contemporary music theory practices and worship-chart vocabulary by writing ‘take-down’ transcriptions and professional charts (ULO 3). 7. As interns, students design a music set for a worship service, lead rehearsals and perform the set in public worship (ULO 3). Admission Requirements All students seeking admission must demonstrate musical background and performance strengths necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the Conservatory as a music major. A student will be admitted to the Conservatory of Music after: 1. Meeting requirements for University admission.
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