Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
Students interested in pursuing the Music in Worship degree must demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of spiritual growth, musical excellence and theological understanding. 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. 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 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 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 writing: Director, Conservatory
Core Requirements
MUSC 141 Applied Music
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 141 (4 credits) MUSC 153 Sight-Singing and Dictation I
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MUSC 154 Music Theory I
MUSC 163 Sight-Singing and Dictation II
MUSC 164 Music Theory II MUSC 200 Concert Music
MUSC 200 (Four semesters) MUSC 353 Sight-Singing and Dictation III
MUSC 354 Music Theory III
MUSC 363 Sight-Singing and Dictation IV
MUSC 364 Music Theory IV
MUSC 410 Music Cultures of the World
MUSC 421 Applied Music
MUSC 421 (4 credits through proficiency: level 428) Choose three courses from below for a total of 6 credits: MUSC 307 Music History and Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque MUSC 308 Music History and Literature: Mid-Baroque Through Classic MUSC 309 Music History and Literature: Late Romantic Through Early 20th Century MUSC 312 Music Theory/History and Literature of the 20th Century
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 3.
Ensemble Requirements CHOOSE 4 credits of ensemble (MUSC 001–012). Elective Requirements CHOOSE 5 credits (300-level or above) of elective courses. Music, B.S. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Music, students will be able to: 1. Apply historical and theoretical understanding to the analysis of musical forms, processes, structures and masterpieces form 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). 5. Prepare responses for a mock job interview in which they 6. Demonstrate their ability to use contemporary music theory practices and worship-chart vocabulary by writing ‘take-down’ transcriptions and professional charts (ULO 3). 7. As interns, students design a music set for a worship service, lead rehearsals and perform the set in public worship (ULO 3). Degree Program The Bachelor of Science degree in Music with a concentration in Music in Worship is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Total credits: 56. indicate how they will connect mind and heart in order to provide spiritual leadership within the local church structure (ULO 2).
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