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Biola University

Core Requirements MUSC 124

Guitar Emphasis MUSC 130 Advanced Guitar Class I MUSC 134 Advanced Guitar Class II Select 2 credits of music or non-music electives Keyboard Emphasis MUSC 351 Keyboard Orchestration Select 2 credits of music or non-music electives Vocal Emphasis Select 4 credits of music or non-music electives Total Credits 1 8 credits through proficiency: level 224. 2 Must be taken for four semesters. Music, B.A. Degree Program

Sound Production I Sound Production II

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MUSC 125 MUSC 141

Applied Music 1

or MUSC 142 Applied Music MUSC 153

Sight-Singing and Dictation I

MUSC 154 MUSC 163 MUSC 164 MUSC 185 MUSC 200 MUSC 287 MUSC 317

Music Theory I

Sight-Singing and Dictation II

Music Theory II

Worship Foundations

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Concert Music 2

Hymnology

Survey of Western Music I: Classical thru Mid-Twentieth Century Survey of Western Music II: Medieval thru Baroque

MUSC 318

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MUSC 323 MUSC 346 MUSC 349 MUSC 353 MUSC 354 MUSC 363 MUSC 364 MUSC 386 MUSC 387 MUSC 452 MUSC 453

Basic Conducting

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Total credits: 43. In order to graduate, 130 credits are required. Additional elective credits

Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship I Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship II

Sight-Singing and Dictation III

(music or non-music) will be needed to reach that total. Special Programs/Opportunities Ensembles

Music Theory III

Sight-Singing and Dictation IV

Music Theory IV

Spiritual Formation and Worship Designing and Leading Worship

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,

Worship Music Seminar 2

Worship Internship

Proficiency Requirements The following proficiencies are required in order to complete the program: Keyboard proficiency equivalent to three semesters of piano class: MUSC 100 Keyboard I MUSC 118 Keyboard II MUSC 119 Keyboard III Guitar proficiency equivalent to one semester of guitar class: MUSC 104 Guitar Class Voice proficiency equivalent to one semester of voice class, and/or one semester of private voice: MUSC 102 Voice Class MUSC 141 Applied Music Ensemble Requirements Select 4 credits of ensemble in one of the following:

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

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MUSC 001 Biola Chorale MUSC 003 Symphony Orchestra

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

MUSC 007 Jazz Ensemble MUSC 008 Symphonic Winds MUSC 010 Vocal Jazz Ensemble MUSC 012 Women's Chorus MUSC 013 Ensemble: Worship Band MUSC 014 Men's Chorus Elective Requirements Select courses based on emphasis listed below

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