2015-2016 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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 required to participate in at least one large ensemble every semester they are enrolled. Once the credit requirements for their major is fulfilled, they may enroll for 0 credit. Large ensembles include Brass Choir, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band, Concert Chorale, Jubilate, Men’s Glee Club, and Women’s Choir. 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 worship medium (music, drama, media, etc.) by employing one’s theology of worship as a foundation for evaluation. Page 137 2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Music and Worship Music Requirements