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Music, B.A.
Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639-0001 Learning Outcomes 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 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 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). 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 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 these examinations and suggestions for preparation are available by contacting the Conservatory Office. Transfer of Credit/Advanced Standing With the exception of courses in music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance, courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. Prior study in the areas of music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance will be validated through placement examinations. Advanced standing may be gained through placement examinations in the areas of music theory, sight-singing and dictation, keyboard skills, and individual performance; however, no credit(s) will be given for waived
courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement examinations without comparable prior course credit will increase elective credits required. Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge examinations. Applied Music In order to graduate, music students must reach primary applied proficiency level standards designated for each degree program. Applied Music lessons are guided by faculty or studio artists who have expertise and professional experience in the voice or instrument under study. Studio artists are affiliated with Biola via independent contracts and thus do not undergo the same process for hire as do faculty. The studio artists are all highly competent individuals who appreciate Biola and endorse the goals of the Conservatory, but their theological conceptualization has not undergone the same close review as that of the faculty. For more information, see the Conservatory Office. Integration Seminar Requirement Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts music degree program are required to take BBST 465 as "Redeeming Culture through Music" (this course fulfills the integration seminar Bible requirement). GPA Requirements Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of "C" in each required music course. Major Requirements Core Requirements MUSC 100 Keyboard I 1 MUSC 118 Keyboard II 1 MUSC 119 Keyboard III 1 MUSC 141 Applied Music 1 4 or MUSC 142 Applied Music MUSC 153 Sight-Singing and Dictation I 2 MUSC 154 Music Theory I 2 MUSC 163 Sight-Singing and Dictation II 2 MUSC 164 Music Theory II 2 MUSC 200 Concert Music 2 0 MUSC 317 Survey of Western Music I: Classical thru Mid-Twentieth Century 3 MUSC 318 Survey of Western Music II: Medieval thru Baroque 3 MUSC 353 Sight-Singing and Dictation III 1 MUSC 354 Music Theory III 2 MUSC 363 Sight-Singing and Dictation IV 1 MUSC 364 Music Theory IV 2 MUSC 410 Music Cultures of the World 3 MUSC 421 Applied Music 3 4 or MUSC 422 Applied Music Ensemble Requirements Select 4 credits from the following: 4 MUSC 001 Biola Chorale MUSC 002 Chamber Music Ensemble MUSC 003 Symphony Orchestra
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