Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog Note: Two years of language in high school or the first four credits in college meet the foreign language requirement for candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of “C-” in each required music course. Applied Music Minor Minor Requirements For students in a music major who are interested in a formal, cohesive study in a secondary instrument or voice, the Applied Music Minor is available. The Applied Music Minor requires 20 credits; specific requirements are: Applied Music Principal instrument, voice, or composition (10 credits through proficiency: level 326). 4 credits of: MUSC 141 Applied Music Credit(s): 1. OR MUSC 142 Applied Music Credit(s): 2. 6 credits of: MUSC 421 Applied Music Credit(s): 1. OR MUSC 422 Applied Music Credit(s): 2. Music Electives 300 level or above, 6 credits. (For music electives, Applied Music level 499 is available and repeatable). Additional Course Requirements (by concentration) Voice Ensembles (4 credits: vocal) Instrumental Ensembles (4 credits: instrumental) Piano Ensembles (2 credits: with use of piano) MUSC 261 Keyboard Sight Reading I Credit(s): 1. MUSC 262 Keyboard Sight Reading II Credit(s): 1. Composition Ensembles (2 credits: 1 major ensemble, plus 1 additional ensemble) MUSC 181 Introduction to Composition Credit(s): 2. Music Minor Minor Requirements For those students interested in a formal, cohesive music curriculum but who are not interested in music as a major, a Music Minor is available. The Music Minor requires 23 credits; specific requirements are: MusicTheory MUSC 153 Sight-Singing & Dictation I * Credit(s): 2. MUSC 154 Music Theory I * Credit(s): 2. MUSC 163 Sight-Singing & Dictation II Credit(s): 2. MUSC 164 Music Theory II Credit(s): 2.
Keyboard MUSC 118
Keyboard II
Credit(s): 1.
for non-keyboard minors **
Keyboard Sight Reading I
Credit(s): 1.
MUSC 261
for keyboard minors
Conducting MUSC 323
Basic Conducting
Credit(s): 2.
Concert Music MUSC 200 (4 semesters) Applied Music MUSC 141
Concert Music
Credit(s): 0.
Applied Music
Credit(s): 1.
(principal instrument, composition or voice) 4 credits through proficiency: level 224 ***
Ensemble 4 credits (as appropriate to applied principal) Music Electives 4 - 5 credits (2 courses). Must choose from among the following with instructor’s approval: MUSC 307 Music History & Literature: Medieval Through Early Baroque Credit(s): 2. MUSC 308 Music History & Literature: Mid-Baroque Through Classic Credit(s): 2. MUSC 309 Music History & Literature: Late Romantic Through Early 20th Century Credit(s): 2. MUSC 312 Music Theory / History & Literature of the 20th Century Credit(s): 3.
Music Cultures of the World
Credit(s): 3.
MUSC 410
* Entry-level standard required. ** Prerequisite to MUSC 118 - Keyboard II is MUSC 100 - Keyboard I, or proficiency. *** Sophomore B.A. music degree proficiency required. See Conservatory Office for standards description. A minor in Music in Worship is not available. The Music Minor also requires the course listed below for fine arts G.E.: MUSC 101 Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3.
Courses (MUSC) MUSC 001 - Biola Chorale
Performance of standard choral literature representing a variety of styles and periods. Note(s): Membership by audition. Fee: $125. Credit(s): 0 - 1. MUSC 002 - Chamber Music Ensemble Encompasses a wide variety of chamber grouping and chamber music literature. The following ensemble combinations are commonly organized under this heading: brass quintet, woodwind quintet, flute ensemble, string quartet, percussion ensemble, piano chamber ensembles, small vocal ensembles, and worship bands. Open to vocal, keyboard and other instrumental students by audition. Piano accompanying is graded on a credit /no credit basis. Credit(s): 0 - 1.
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