Private Lessons
Private lessons are open to all music majors and minors with
curricular need. Students are expected to take private lessons
on their major instrument for each semester they are enrolled.
Exceptions to this include students who are student teaching and
other circumstances as deemed appropriate by the chair. Private
lessons are also open to nonmajors. Inquiries about nonmajor
lessons should be directed to the Administrative Assistant in the
Department of Music and Worship.
Semester Performance Juries
All music majors perform a jury in their primary performing area
every semester. The jury is a short performance for a committee of
music faculty. The grade from the jury counts for 25 percent of the
final grade in private lessons for the semester. For performance
majors, the jury counts for 33 percent of the final grade in private
lessons.
Freshman Review
After the second semester of study, freshmen are evaluated
by a committee of music faculty to determine whether they are
making adequate progress to continue in the music program.
Students who do not show satisfactory progress may be asked to
change majors.
Sophomore Check
While the primary screen for continuance in the music program
occurs at the freshman review, student achievement is also
checked at the end of the sophomore year to confirm adequate
progress toward degree completion and admittance to upper-level
music courses.
Piano Proficiency
All music majors are expected to meet the minimum proficiency
requirements for piano as established by the department. Piano
placement is done during Getting Started Week. Complete piano
proficiency requirements are available in the music office.
Technology Proficiency
All music majors are expected to meet proficiency requirements
for technology as established by the department. This requirement
can be met by successfully passing a technology proficiency test
or by passing THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology.
Ensemble Participation
Music majors are expected to participate in at least one
ensemble every semester they are enrolled. Once the credit
requirements for their major is fulfilled, they may enroll for 0 credit.
Recital and Program Attendance
Attendance is required of all music majors and minors. All
students must complete recital and program attendance each
semester they are enrolled as a music major. Minors must take
two semesters.
Capstone Recital or Project
In addition to performance in general student recitals throughout
the college experience, all music majors are required to exhibit a
level of performance for graduation that meets the requirements
and standards of the department. For all majors, the capstone
requirement is a senior recital or project.
Fees
Instrumental rental fee per semester is $50. Practice room fee
per semester is $100 (each hour of lesson credit). Private lesson
fee is $300 per semester. Classes that involve labs or University-
provided student equipment may also have similar fees.
Worship Degree Objectives
The mission of the worship program is “Equipping Worshipers to
Serve”. Core values of the B.A. in worship degree include:
Musical Emphasis
We value a core musical background for all worship students.
We value contemporary music as the voice of our culture and will
equip students to be musically and methodologically relevant in
the “real world.”
Theological Foundation
We value a strong theological foundation, grounded in biblical
truth for all worship students. The Bible minor and required classes
will emphasize a biblical foundation for worship ministry.
Interdisciplinary Nature
We value interdisciplinary study in fields related to worship
ministry. We value each student developing God-given talents and
interests, resulting in an individualized degree tailored for each
student.
Upon completion of the B.A. curriculum in worship, students will
be able to:
• Recognize and recall music theory principles and
contemporary music practices.
• Analyze musical compositions by applying sound music
theory principles.
• Perform proficiently in voice and either piano or guitar in a
worship setting.
• Formulate and articulate a theology of worship based on
sound biblical principles and valid biblical interpretation.
• Evaluate and critique the content and appropriateness of any
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