Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
Prerequisite(s): 154. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM) major or Contemporary Worship Music minor. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 390 - Opera Workshop The study and performance of chamber operas, one-act operas, scenes from major operas and selected Broadway musicals. Open to all students by audition. Credit(s): 1 - 3. MUSC 395 - Music/Opera Theater: Acting for Singers I 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. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 396 - Music/Opera Theater: Acting for Singers II Continuation of Music/Opera Theater: Acting for Singers I. 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. Prerequisite(s): 395. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 410 - Music Cultures of the World 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. Prerequisite(s): Junior and senior music majors only. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class, Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR). Fee: $30. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 420 - Special Studies in Music Literature 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, brass, percussion instruments), instrumental or choral literature for schools, American music, the symphony, the string quartet, the concerto, the sonata, etc. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 421 - Applied Music Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, and percussion instruments. Restriction(s): Must be a Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR) or minor (MUSC). Note(s): Non-music majors are welcome to take applied lessons, see Conservatory for approval. Fee: Half hour lesson $330. Credit(s): 1. MUSC 422 - Applied Music Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, and percussion instruments. Restriction(s): Must be a Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR) or minor (MUSC). Note(s): Non-music majors are welcome to take applied lessons, see Conservatory for approval. Fee: Hour lesson $660. Credit(s): 2.
MUSC 423 - Applied Music Applied instruction in composition, piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, and percussion instruments. Restriction(s): Must be a Music major (MUSC, WM, CO, ED, PR) or minor (MUSC). Note(s): Non-music majors are welcome to take applied lessons, see Conservatory for approval. Fee: Hour lesson $660. Credit(s): 3. MUSC 430 - Pedagogy 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. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 450 - Music Practicum 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. Credit(s): 1 - 3. MUSC 452 - Worship Music Seminar Professional music ministers, musicians, theologians and pastors will share views on worship with opportunity to dialogue with guest speakers. Restriction(s): Must be a Music in Worship (MUWM) major. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Credit(s): 0. MUSC 453 - Worship Internship A supervised ministry experience limited to juniors and seniors. Growth through direct field experience, mentoring, reflection, feedback and evaluation by a local church supervisor and Biola faculty. Prerequisite(s): 185, 287. Note(s): Best taken concurrently with other classes and spread out over 1 - 3 semesters. May be taken in blocks of 1 - 6 credits. Music in Worship majors only. Credit(s): 1 - 6. MUSC 470 - Senior Recital/Final Project Preparation for senior-level music education recital. (Length: 30 minutes). Prerequisite(s): 119. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Fee: $60. Credit(s): 0. MUSC 480 - Directed Research Independent study in areas such as history, literature, pedagogy, church music. Each student assigned to a faculty member for guidance and evaluation. Restriction(s): Must be Junior or Senior class. Credit(s): 1 - 3. MUSC 482 - Music Research Methods 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. Credit(s): 2. MUSC 490 - Senior Recital Preparation for senior-level performance recital. (Length: 60 minutes). Prerequisite(s): 119. Note(s): Graded on a credit/no credit basis. Fee: $60. Credit(s): 2.
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