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Biola University
MUSC 153 MUSC 154 MUSC 163 MUSC 164 MUSC 185 MUSC 200 MUSC 287 MUSC 317
Sight-Singing and Dictation I
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Select 4 credits of music or non-music electives Total Credits 1 8 credits through proficiency: level 224. 2 Must be taken for four semesters. 3 Must be taken twice. Music, B.A. Degree Program
Music Theory I
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Sight-Singing and Dictation II
Music Theory II
Worship Foundations
Concert Music 2
Hymnology
Survey of Western Music I: Classical thru Mid-Twentieth Century Survey of Western Music II: Medieval thru Baroque
MUSC 318
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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is offered upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements. Total credits: 43 (54 for Commercial Music concentration). In order to graduate, 120 credits are required. Additional elective credits (music or non-music) may be needed to reach that total. 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,
MUSC 323 MUSC 346 MUSC 349 MUSC 353 MUSC 354 MUSC 363 MUSC 364 MUSC 386 MUSC 387 MUSC 452 MUSC 453
Basic Conducting
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Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship I Pop Theory for Contemporary Worship II
Sight-Singing and Dictation III
Music Theory III
Sight-Singing and Dictation IV
Music Theory IV
Spiritual Formation and Worship Designing and Leading Worship
Worship Music Seminar 2
Worship Internship
Proficiency Courses The following proficiencies are required in order to complete the program: Keyboard proficiency equivalent to three semesters of piano class: MUSC 100 Keyboard I MUSC 118 Keyboard II MUSC 119 Keyboard III Guitar proficiency equivalent to one semester of guitar class: MUSC 104 Guitar Class Voice proficiency equivalent to one semester of voice class, and/or one semester of private voice:
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
MUSC 102 Voice Class MUSC 141 Applied Music Ensemble Courses MUSC 013
church music performances. Service Opportunities
Worship and Popular Music Ensemble 3
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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 emailing music@biola.edu or by writing: Director, Conservatory of Music Biola University 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
Select 2 credits of ensemble from the following: MUSC 001 Biola Chorale MUSC 010 Vocal Jazz Ensemble MUSC 012 Women's Chorus MUSC 014 Men's Chorus Elective Courses Select courses based on specialization listed below Guitar Specialization MUSC 130 Advanced Guitar Class I MUSC 134 Advanced Guitar Class II Select 2 credits of music or non-music electives Keyboard Specialization MUSC 351 Keyboard Orchestration Select 2 credits of music or non-music electives Vocal Specialization
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