Music
Statement of Purpose
The
Bachelor of Arts in music degree
is designed for
students with a strong interest in music and other academic
areas. It is an ideal degree for musically talented students who
plan to pursue graduate programs that will accept a bachelor’s
degree in any academic major, such as law, international studies,
and music therapy. The general studies credits within the major
allow students to add specialized courses from any other area.
The degree is organized into two tracks: a) the Recital Track for
students who are capable and desirous of performing a senior
recital; b) the Project Track for students who are more interested in
presenting their senior capstone event through a research project.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the B.A. in music curriculum, students will
be able to:
• Visually and aurally identify the building blocks of musical
composition.
• Formulate, articulate, and defend a philosophy of music
based upon sound interpretation of biblical principles.
• Demonstrate facility in the use of music technology.
• Perform proficiently in private lessons and in a large
ensemble.
-- Recognize the factors that contribute to an artistic
musical performance.
-- Fairly appraise and evaluate their musical performances
as well as those of others.
-- Compile a repertory for their instrument.
• Research, plan, and perform/present a capstone senior recital
or senior project.
-- Recital Track: Interpret music appropriately according to
accepted performance practice.
-- Project Track: Investigate and report on a selected aspect
of music.
• Value the functional role and stylistic diversity of music from
various historical periods and cultures.
Course requirements involve 58 semester hours including:
Proficiencies.............................................................................0–7
Piano.................................................................................... 0–4
Music Foundation and Skills.....................................................16
Music Contexts.............................................................................9
Music Performance......................................................................8
Music Concentrations. ..............................................................25
Primary Concentration (includes capstone course)............. 13
Secondary Concentration.................................................... 12
Select primary and secondary concentrations
from the following:
Jazz and Improvisation Concentration..............................12–13
Music Composition Concentration.....................................12–13
Music Technology Concentration.......................................12–13
Open Music Studies Concentration...................................12–13
Electives (approved by advisor)........................................... 10
Performance Studies Concentration..................................12–13
Worship Concentration........................................................12–13
*Capstone Course required only if primary concentration.
Music Major Curriculum Summary
General Education Proficiency Requirements............................0–5
General Education Requirements..........................................48–56
Music Major Requirements....................................................58–65
Electives...................................................................................7–22
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Music and Worship
Music
