Congregational Music
3
Applied Music: Private 2 Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass, strings, woodwinds, and percussion. Notes: Fee: hour lesson $660. 3 Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass, strings, woodwinds, and percussion. Notes: Fee: hour lesson $660. Applied Music: Private Pedagogy 2 For the private teacher. Practical procedures in training a student in general musicianship, memorization, proper practice habits, sight-reading and other areas peculiar to specific instruments. Survey of graded literature and methods. Sections will be offered in areas such as: piano, organ, voice, wind and orchestral instruments. 2 The biblical foundation for church music; its historical development; current trends; the development of a church music program. Church Music Music Practicum 1-3 Fieldwork experience in music under the supervision of the music faculty and professionals in the field. Open to junior and senior music majors with the consent of the music faculty.
MUSC 383
MUSC 422
Hymns, songs, praise and worship music, ethnic music, accompaniments.
Church Music Literature 2 Choir, keyboard instruments, drama resources, art, symbolism, banners, audio-visual techniques. Emphasis will be placed on ethnic and multicultural contexts. 2 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. Notes: Music in Worship majors only. Spiritual Formation & Worship Designing & Leading Worship 2 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 development and student projects. Notes: Music in Worship majors only. 1-3 The study and performance of chamber operas, one-act operas, scenes from major operas and selected Broadway musicals. Open to all students by audition. Opera Workshop 2 This course is designed to develop acting skills in singers who wish to perform on the lyric stage. Students will be taught techniques for text and character analysis and will explore various music-theatre styles through observation and improvisation, and will apply these concepts to the performance of excerpts from contemporary music theatre and opera repertoire. 2 This course is designed to develop acting skills in singers who wish to perform on the lyric stage. Students will be taught techniques for text and character analysis and will explore various music-theatre styles through observation and improvisation, and will apply these concepts to the performance of excerpts from contemporary music theatre and opera repertoire. Music Cultures of the World 3 An introductory study of the interrelationships between music and culture through the examination of the music of varying cultures. Basic elements of music as they are found in world cultures will be studied. Notes: Fee: $30. Junior and senior music majors only. 2 An in-depth study of music literature as it relates to specific instruments, ensembles, periods of history, geographical locations, individual composers or ethnic groups. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as piano literature, organ literature, instrumental literature (strings, woodwinds, Special Studies in Music Literature brass, percussion instruments), instrumental or choral literature for schools, American music, the symphony, the string quartet, the concerto, the sonata, etc. Applied Music: Private 1 Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass, strings, woodwinds, and percussion. Notes: Fee: half hour lesson $330.
MUSC 384
188
MUSC 423
MUSC 386
MUSC 430
MUSC 387
MUSC 440
MUSC 450
MUSC 390
Worship Music Seminar
0
MUSC 452
Professional music ministers, musicians, theologians and pastors will share views on worship with opportunity to dialogue with guest speakers. Notes: Music in Worship majors only. Graded on a credit / no credit basis. 1-6 A supervised ministry experience limited to juniors and seniors. Growth through direct field experience, mentoring, reflection, feedback and evaluation by the local church supervisor and Biola faculty. Notes: Best taken concurrently with other classes and spread out over 1-3 semesters. May be taken in blocks of 1-6 units. Music in Worship majors only. Worship Internship Senior Recital / Final Project 0 Preparation for senior-level music education major (30-minute recital). Notes: Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Fee: $60.
MUSC 394A Music / Opera Theater: Acting for Singers
MUSC 453
MUSC 394B Music / Opera Theater: Acting for Singers
MUSC 470
Directed Research
1-3
MUSC 480
Independent study in areas such as history, literature, pedagogy, church music. Each student assigned to a faculty member for guidance and evaluation. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. 2 This course is designed to develop the student’s music research skills and to provide opportunity for individual research projects in preparation for the intellectual demands of graduate-level studies. Music Research Methods Senior Recital 2 Preparation for senior-level performance major (60-minute recital). Notes: Graded on a credit / no credit basis. Fee: $60.
MUSC 410
MUSC 482
MUSC 420
MUSC 490
MUSC 421
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