Conservatory of Music
Composition major. Note(s): Must be taken for up to 2 credits. Credit(s): 1.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 356 - Music Education: Brass Preparation for teaching brass instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 357 - Music Education: Percussion Preparation for teaching percussion instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 358 - Music Education: Strings Preparation for teaching string instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 359 - Music Education: Woodwinds Preparation for teaching woodwind instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. 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. 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
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. 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. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 370 - Junior Recital Preparation for applied major recital. (Length 30-45 minutes). Prerequisite(s): 118. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Fee: $40. 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. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 381 - Church Music Principles: Philosophy and Practice Music of the Bible. Music in ethnic and multicultural churches. 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. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 383 - Congregational Music Hymns, songs, praise and worship music, ethnic music, accompaniments. 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. 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) major or a Contemporary Worship Music minor. 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 development and student projects.
201
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker