Music, B.A.
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 of Music, Biola University, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639- 0001 or by emailing music@biola.edu. Music Degree Programs 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 - Integration Seminar: 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.
Voice Voice performance students who plan to pursue further graduate study are encouraged to take courses in French, German or Italian since proficiency in two of these is usually required for entrance into graduate programs in vocal performance. Core Requirements MUSC 118 Keyboard II Credit(s): 1. MUSC 119 Keyboard III Credit(s): 1. MUSC 151 Lyric Diction I Credit(s): 1. MUSC 152 Lyric Diction II Credit(s): 1. MUSC 251 Song Literature I Credit(s): 1. MUSC 252 Song Literature II Credit(s): 1. MUSC 253 Lyric Diction III Credit(s): 1. MUSC 254 Lyric Diction IV Credit(s): 1. MUSC 347 Music Technology and Production Credit(s): 2. MUSC 390 Opera Workshop Credit(s): 1–3. Ensemble Requirements CHOOSE 8 credits of vocal ensemble. Elective Requirements CHOOSE 1 credit of music elective. Music, B.A. 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 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). Degree Program The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Total credits: 40. In order to graduate, 130 credits are required. Additional elective credits (music or non-music) will be needed to reach that total. 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.
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