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MUSC 338 - Secondary Music Methods Methods and materials for teaching secondary music in grades 6–12. Prerequisite(s): 205. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 340 - Special Studies: Theory/Composition One or more courses offered periodically in such areas as arranging, jazz theory, advanced computer music. Prerequisite(s): 363, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2–3. MUSC 341 - Counterpoint Emphasis on 18th century two- and three-voice techniques. Analysis of representative literature and writing of short style pieces. Prerequisite(s): 363, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 342 - Orchestration A study of orchestral instruments with emphasis on a working knowledge of ranges and idiomatic qualities/capacities of each. Included are numerous scoring projects. Prerequisite(s): 363, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 343 - Form and Analysis I The analysis of music from the various common practice periods, with emphasis on fundamental formal structural concepts and processes. Prerequisite(s): 363, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 344 - Analysis of 20th Century Music Focuses on developing tools for practical analysis of 20th Century music. Class time will be spent discussing and exercising some of the many styles and techniques developed in that period, along with approaches for interpreting and reproducing. Prerequisite(s): 343. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 346 - Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship I Knowledge and use of standard and emerging pop symbols. The creation of worship charts, lead sheets, chord substitutions, simplified hymn harmonizations, modulations, segues, intros, outros, turnarounds. Prerequisite(s): 364. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 347 - Music Technology and Production Emphasis on MIDI, notation and sequencing software, score and part preparation, editing and mastering of recordings, electronic music history, and basic acoustics. Restriction(s): Must be a Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR) or minor (MUSC, AP, CW). Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 348 - Vocal and Instrumental Arranging for Schools An introduction to principles and practices of arranging music for choral and instrumental groups with emphasis upon producing arrangements suitable for K–12 ensembles. Prerequisite(s): 205, 364. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 349 - Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship II Continuation of Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship I. Knowledge and use of standard and emerging pop symbols. The creation of worship charts, lead sheets, chord substitutions, simplified hymn harmonizations, modulations, segues, intros, outros, and turnarounds. Emphasis on writing arrangements and projects which incorporate the above features. Prerequisite(s): 346. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM) major. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 351 - Keyboard Orchestration Sequencing. Application of presets and samples to worship songs. Creating and performing complementary parts (string, synth, percussion, and B3 sounds) for sound tracks. Prerequisite(s): 119, 354. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 353 - Sight-Singing and Dictation III This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dictation skills acquired in 153 and 163, with particular focus on dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants and chromatic melodies. Prerequisite(s): 163. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 354 - Music Theory III This is the final semester of common-practice diatonic harmony. Emphasis is on voice leading and harmonic progressions including altered dominants, borrowed chords, the Neapolitan Sixth chord, augmented chords and modulation. Prerequisite(s): 164. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 355 - Advanced Keyboard Skills This course is designed to teach church service playing skills at an advanced level to pianists and organists. Areas of work include: harmonization, transposition, modulation, improvisation, hymn playing, accompanying (solo and choral) and repertoire. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 356 - Music Education: Brass Preparation for teaching brass instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 357 - Music Education: Percussion Preparation for teaching percussion instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 358 - Music Education: Strings Preparation for teaching string instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 359 - Music Education: Woodwinds Preparation for teaching woodwind instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 360 - Collaborative Piano Study and performance of piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental literature; discussion of styles and performance practices; experience in public performance. Prerequisite(s): 261, 262. Note(s): May be taken for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 362 - Advanced Music Technology and Film Scoring Advanced studies in sequencing and sound editing and how these tools directly compliment the film-scoring process. Students will be required to write music for actual films/film clips. Prerequisite(s): 347. Restriction(s): Must be a Music Composition major. Note(s): Must be taken for up to 2 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 363 - Sight-Singing and Dictation IV This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dictation skills to complex diatonic and chromatic and modulating melodies, dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dominants, the Neapolitan Sixth chord, and augmented sixth chords. Prerequisite(s): 353. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 364 - Music Theory IV This course is centered on the study of chromatic harmony of the 19th century; Impressionism, and other early 20th century practices; contemporary popular harmonic practice and its symbols. Prerequisite(s): 354. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 370 - Junior Recital Preparation for applied major recital. (Length 30–45 minutes). Prerequisite(s): 118. Fee: $43. Grade Mode: C. Credit(s): 0. MUSC 380 - Performance Seminar Group performance, discussion of performance practice and performance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and various wind and orchestral instruments. Note(s): May be taken for up to 3 credits in the same area of performance. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 381 - Church Music Principles: Philosophy and Practice Music of the Bible. Music in ethnic and multicultural churches. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 382 - Church Music Leadership: Administration Planning and organizing worship services and other church events involving music. Conducting music ensembles and congregational singing. Working with the pastoral staff and volunteers. Communication skills. Emphasis will be placed on ethnic and multicultural contexts. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 383 - Congregational Music Hymns, songs, praise and worship music, ethnic music, accompaniments. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 384 - Church Music Literature Choir, keyboard instruments, drama resources, art, symbolism, banners, audio-visual techniques. Emphasis will be placed on ethnic and
multicultural contexts. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 386 - Spiritual Formation and Worship
Introduction into the nature of spiritual formation and its relationship to worship in personal and corporate settings. Emphasis on the nature of spiritual growth, psychological hindrances, and the dynamics of assisting others into true, meaningful worship. Contains a spiritual direction component with Biola’s Center for Spiritual Renewal. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM, MUWO) major or a Contemporary Worship Music (MUCW) minor. Grade Mode: A. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 387 - Designing and Leading Worship How to craft a theological, relevant service; overseeing the sound and media; clarifying the role of visuals; building the team and managing rehearsals; working with the band; relating to pastor. Emphasis on skill
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