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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
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 Elective Requirements Select two of the following (must be unique from music education requirements above): MUSC 356 Music Education: Brass MUSC 357 Music Education: Percussion MUSC 358 Music Education: Strings MUSC 359 Music Education: Woodwinds MUSC 362 Advanced Music Technology and Film Scoring 5 Total Credits
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 emailing music@biola.edu or by writing: Director, Conservatory of Music Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639-0001 Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Music in Music Education, students will be able to: 1. Apply historical and theoretical understanding to the analysis of musical forms, processes, structures and masterpieces from 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 3). 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. Identify current ideas and issues in music education through reading of and responding to current journal publications and through involvement in a real-life music classroom (ULO 1). 6. Apply their knowledge of creating lesson plans and teaching music to groups of children in real-life situations and will reflect on teaching effectiveness (ULO 2). 7. Organize and direct an entire production of a recital demonstrating leadership and the ability to conduct an ensemble (ULO 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements 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
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1 Must be taken for a total of 6 credits through proficiency level: 234. 2 MUSC 181 covers proficiency level 131. 3 Must be taken for a total of four semesters. 4 Must be taken for a total of three semesters. 5 Must be taken twice for a total of 2 credits. May be taken a total of 4 times. 6 Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency: level 438. Music Education, B.M. Degree Program The Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree is 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 53 credits for Music Education. Total credits: 83. Students interested in pursuing this degree must demonstrate a high level of performance potential and commitment to music education 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
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