Music Performance, B.M.
Degree Program The Bachelor of Music degrees are offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. The major requirements include completing a basic core of 30 credits of music and specific degree requirements of an additional 48 credits for Performance; 50 credits for Composition; up to 53 credits for Music Education. Total credits: 78 (up to 83 for Music Education). Students interested in pursuing one of these degrees must demonstrate a high level of performance potential and commitment to music as a profession. 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.
MUSC 348 Vocal and Instrumental Arranging for Schools MUSC 353 Sight-Singing and Dictation III
Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 1. Credit(s): 2.
MUSC 354 Music Theory III
MUSC 356 Music Education: Brass MUSC 357 Music Education: Percussion MUSC 358 Music Education: Strings MUSC 359 Music Education: Woodwinds MUSC 363 Sight-Singing and Dictation IV
MUSC 364 Music Theory IV MUSC 390 Opera Workshop
Credit(s): 1–3. Instrumental principle students are exempt from this course. MUSC 410 Music Cultures of the World Credit(s): 3. MUSC 420 Special Studies in Music Literature Credit(s): 2. Should be taken as: Instrumental or Choral Literature for Schools. MUSC 421 Applied Music Credit(s): 1. Must be taken for a total of 4 credits through proficiency: level 468. MUSC 470 Senior Recital/Final Project Credit(s): 0. And: MUSC 211 Improvisation for Non Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices Credit(s): 2. OR MUSC 217 Improvisation for Keyboardists: Concepts/Practices Credit(s): 2. Keyboardists must take: MUSC 261 Keyboard Sight Reading I Credit(s): 1. MUSC 262 Keyboard Sight Reading II Credit(s): 1. Professional Education Courses LEDU 330 Psychological Foundations of Education Credit(s): 3. LEDU 341 Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Credit(s): 3. LEDU 425 Secondary Content Area Reading Credit(s): 3. LEDU 436 Secondary Curriculum Credit(s): 3. LEDU 437 Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork Credit(s): 1. Ensemble Requirements CHOOSE 8 credits of ensemble (MUSC 001–012). Music Performance, B.M. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Music in Music Performance, 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 3). 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. Demonstrate a knowledge of the important composers and their works on their instrument (ULO 1). 6. Demonstrate an understanding of different teaching approaches in their area (voice, piano, or instrumental) (ULO 2). 7. Demonstrate performance mastery on their instrument to the highest possible level given their talents and age (ULO 3).
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