2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 146 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Music and Worship | College of Arts and Sciences Church Music Ministries Statement of Purpose The Bachelor of Music in church music ministries degree is designed to equip students to lead music ministry in the local church or parachurch organizations. The department’s mission is to advance the cause of Christ by producing excellent musicians with a heart for God and a passion to serve. Program Objectives Upon completion of the B.M. curriculum in church music, students will be able to: 1. Recognize and recall music theory principles. 2. Analyze musical compositions by applying sound music theory principles. 3. Perform proficiently in one’s primary instrument. 4. Formulate and articulate a theology of worship based on sound biblical principles and valid biblical interpretation. 5. Evaluate and critique the content and appropriateness of any worship medium (music, drama, media, etc.) by employing one’s theology of worship as a foundation for evaluation. 6. Plan, implement, and lead effective rehearsals and worship team building exercises for church and parachurch organizations. 7. Plan, produce, and lead theologically sound and edifying corporate worship experiences for the local church or parachurch organizations. 8. Value and support the role that worship plays in the larger overall ministry and discipleship practice of the local church or parachurch organization. The following requirements involve 75 semester hours: Proficiencies.............................................................................0–7 Piano.................................................................................... 0–4 CLMU-1810 Piano Class I..............................................0–2 CLMU-1820 Piano Class II.............................................0–2 THMU-1010 Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills.... 0–2 THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology...................... 0–1 Music Foundation and Skills.....................................................31 CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting................................... 2 GMUS-1000 Music Philosophy and Aesthetics......................... 1 GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance.......................... 0 HLMU-2100 Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture................ 2 (or HLMU-3400 Global Music............................................... 2 ) THMU-1210, 1220, 2210, 2220 Music Theory I, II, III, and IV. 12 THMU-1310, 1320, 2310, 2320 Aural Skills I, II, III, and IV....... 8 THMU-4130 Orchestration........................................................ 2 THMU-4140 Choral Arranging................................................... 2 Select one of the following..................................................... 2 CDMU-3610 Choral Conducting.........................................2 CDMU-3620 Instrumental Conducting. ..............................2 Music Contexts.............................................................................9 HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature............................. 3 HLMU-3310 Music History I...................................................... 3 HLMU-3320 Music History II..................................................... 3 Music Performance.................................................................... 11 PFMU-3100–3980 Large Ensemble.......................................... 2 PLMU-1000–4800 Private Lessons........................................... 8 *PLMU-4900 Senior Recital...................................................... 1 Church Music ............................................................................24 CHMU-2060 Music and the Arts in Worship.............................. 3 CHMU-2100 Church Music Seminar (every semester)............. 0 CHMU-2200 Field Experience.................................................. 1 CHMU-2600 Music of the Church............................................. 3 CHMU-3630 Administering Church Music I............................... 3 CHMU-3640 Administering Church Music II.............................. 3 CHMU-4900 Church Music Internship...................................... 9 THMU-3500 Advanced Music Technology................................ 2 *Capstone Course Church Music Ministries Major Curriculum Summary General Education Requirements..........................................49–57 Church Music Ministries Major Requirements........................75–82 Electives.....................................................................................0–4 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128