Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
Ensemble Requirements Choose 8 credits of Ensemble, 4 credits must be in Chamber Music. Voice Voice performance students who plan to pursue further graduate study are encouraged to take courses in French, German or Italian since proficiency in two of these is usually required for entrance into graduate programs in vocal performance.
MUSC 354 Music Theory III
Credit(s): 2.
MUSC 363 Sight-Singing and Dictation IV
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 364 Music Theory IV MUSC 370 Junior Recital
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 0.
MUSC 410 Music Cultures of the World
Credit(s): 3.
MUSC 423 Applied Music Credit(s): 3. Must be taken for a total of 12 credits through proficiency: level 478. MUSC 430 Pedagogy Credit(s): 2. MUSC 490 Senior Recital Credit(s): 2. And: MUSC 211 Improvisation for Non Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices Credit(s): 2. OR MUSC 217 Improvisation for Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices Credit(s): 2. Concentrations Performance students must choose a concentration in one of the following areas.
Concentration-Specific Requirements MUSC 118 Keyboard II
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 119 Keyboard III MUSC 151 Lyric Diction I MUSC 152 Lyric Diction II MUSC 251 Song Literature I MUSC 252 Song Literature II MUSC 253 Lyric Diction III MUSC 254 Lyric Diction IV
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 347 Music Technology and Production
Instrumental Concentration-Specific Requirements MUSC 102 Voice Class
Credit(s): 2.
MUSC 390 Opera Workshop
Credit(s): 1–3.
Ensemble Requirements Choose 8 credits of vocal ensemble. Elective Requirements Choose 1 credit of music elective.
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 118 Keyboard II MUSC 119 Keyboard III
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 347 Music Technology and Production MUSC 420 Special Studies in Music Literature Ensemble Requirements Choose 8 credits of instrumental ensembles.
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
Music, B.A. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Music, 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). 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. 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
Elective Requirements Choose 5 credits of music electives.
Organ Concentration-Specific Requirements MUSC 102 Voice Class MUSC 180 Performance Seminar MUSC 261 Keyboard Sight Reading I MUSC 262 Keyboard Sight Reading II MUSC 280 Performance Seminar MUSC 355 Advanced Keyboard Skills MUSC 380 Performance Seminar
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Must be taken for 2 credits.
Ensemble Requirements Choose 8 credits of ensemble, 4 credits must be Chamber Music.
Elective Requirements Choose 2 credits of music electives.
Piano Concentration-Specific Requirements MUSC 102 Voice Class MUSC 261 Keyboard Sight Reading I MUSC 262 Keyboard Sight Reading II MUSC 280 Performance Seminar MUSC 347 Music Technology and Production
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 2.
MUSC 355 Advanced Keyboard Skills MUSC 360 Collaborative Piano MUSC 380 Performance Seminar
Credit(s): 1.
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 420 Special Studies in Music Literature
Credit(s): 2.
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