MUS096 0-1/2 unit
University Community Chorus (F, S)
A Mixed voice choir open to the general public, alumni, faculty, staff and students. Music of various styles and periods is rehearsed and performed both on campus and in the community. Activities include varied opportunities for on campus and tour performances. May be repeated for credit.
MUS100-400 ½ unit
Applied Lessons (F, S)
One 25-minute private lesson per week in the area of voice, keyboard, or instrument specified as the applied major. Students must obtain a juried level 400 in one applied area before presenting their senior recital. Students are encouraged to broaden and develop their skills in non-concentration applied areas as well.
MUS171 3 units
Music Fundamentals (F)
Introduction to note reading, rhythm, time signatures, ear-training, and musical terminology.
MUS190P 1 unit
Class Piano I (F)
Class instruction in the development of a basic proficiency in piano. Emphasis is on note and rhythm reading, repertoire, sight reading, scales, and basic chord progressions. May be repeated for credit.
MUS190G 1 unit
Beginning Guitar (F)
Class instruction in the development of the fundamental skills of guitar playing. The course is designed for students with little or no previous experience with the guitar. May be repeated for credit.
MUS190D 1 unit
Beginning Drums (S)
Class instruction in the development of the fundamental skills of drum playing. The course is designed for students with little or no previous experience with the drums. May be repeated for credit.
MUS190V 1 unit
Beginning Voice (S)
Class instruction in the art of singing. This course is designed for non-voice majors and beginning voice students. Course content includes vocal technique, repertoire building, and performance practice.
MUS250 1 unit
Seminar in Worship Leading (S)
A seminar in all aspects of worship leading: emphasis on the practical, philosophical, biblical and theological and practical application to music ministry situations.
MUS272 3 units
Music Theory I-II (F)
A study of the basic harmonic, melodic and rhythmic components of music. Included in the course content will be scales, keys, triads, inversions, transposition, counterpoint, chord progressions, and non-harmonic tones.
MUS274 3 units
Music Theory III-IV (S)
A review of diatonic theory, and an introduction to dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis. (Prerequisite:
MUS272)
MUS280 1 unit
Seminar in Sound Systems (S)
An introductory seminar in sound equipment and acoustics and their practical application to music venues.
MUS290P 1 unit
Class Piano II ( S)
Continuation of class instruction in the development of a basic proficiency in piano. Emphasis is on expanded note and rhythm reading, advancing repertoire, sight reading, scales, and chord progressions. May be repeated for credit.
MUS296 0-1/2 unit
University Choir (F, S)
A non-audition choral group of mixed voices. Music of various styles and periods is rehearsed and performed both on campus and in the community. Activities include on and off campus concerts and chapel performances. May be repeated for credit.
MUS297 0-1/2 unit
University Instrumental Ensemble (F, S)
An instrumental ensemble of varying instrumental composition. Music of various styles and periods will be performed both on and off campus. May be repeated for credit.
MUS301 2 units
Ear Training I (S)
A skills acquisition course covering sight singing, melodic intervallic, rhythmic and basic choral identification, reading, and dictation. (Prerequisites: MUS272 and 274)
MUS302 2 units
Ear Training II (F)
A skills acquisition course covering sight singing, melodic intervallic, rhythmic and basic choral identification, reading, and dictation. (Prerequisites: MUS272 and 274)
MUS310 2 units
Basic Conducting (F: even years)
An introduction to the basic skills and techniques of conducting: beat patterns, subdivisions, cues, releases, terminology, score preparation and preparatory gestures. (Prerequisites: MUS272 and 274)
MUS340 3 units
Western Music to 1750 (F: odd years)
A study of the music of Western Civilization from antiquity through the mid 1700s. The course will reference both secular and sacred music. Students will explore the lives and music of major genres, musicians and composers from the covered periods of music. (Prerequisites: MUS272 and 274, or permission of instructor)
MUS341 3 units
Western Music from 1750 (S: odd years)
A study of the music of Western Civilization’s musical development from Mozart through contemporary composers. (Prerequisites: MUS272 and 274)
MUS343 2 units
Hymnology (S: even years)
A study of the development of Christian hymnody from early times to the present. Discussions of the composition, performance, and relevance of hymns will be included. (Prerequisites: MUS272 and 274, or consent of instructor)
MUS353 1 unit
Seminar in Worship
Learning practical leadership principles applicable to music and worship, the student will learn the essentials of worship leading and become equipped to lead worship in a variety of ministry contexts.
MUS356 2 units
Instrumentation and Arranging (S)
An introduction to orchestration. Students will develop scoring skills for orchestral, symphonic and wind ensemble instruments. Scoring for full ensembles and for smaller combinations typical in school and church settings will be emphasized. (Prerequisites: MUS272 , MUS274, Writing Proficiency passed)
MUS367 2 units
World Music (S: even years)
A survey of the music of the non-western world, including selected areas from Africa, Asia, and South America.
MUS370 2 units
Song Writing (S)
A course in the composition and scoring of song forms. Students will study, analyze and compose various song forms and genres. (Prerequisites: MUS272 , Writing Proficiency passed)
MUS372 3 units
Music Theory V-VI
A more advanced look at diatonic theory, and dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis. (Prerequisite: MUS272 and 274)
MUS410 2 units
Advanced Conducting (S: even years)
Continued development of conducting techniques, rehearsal strategies, and repertoire selection. (Prerequisite: MUS310)
MUS420 2 units
Composition (S: odd years)
This course includes writing of original hymns, choruses, binary and ternary forms, leading into larger classical forms. (Prerequisites: MUS272 and MUS274)
MUS440 2 units
Vocal Pedagogy (S)
Students will develop and apply knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the voice with the methods, curriculum, materials and procedures of teaching. Students will participate in observed teaching situations with an assigned voice student. (Prerequisites: MUS300 Applied level, MUS274, Writing Proficiency passed)
MUS450 3 units
Music and Worship (F: odd years)
Capstone Course
A capstone course in the Music and Worship Major. This course is an integration of theology, historical information, critical thinking, and practical skills application related to music in worship. (Prerequisite: Senior class standing, MUS274, MUS310, Writing Proficiency passed)
MUS455 2 units
Music Organization and Leadership (S: even years)
Capstone Course
A capstone course in the practical aspects of organizing, maintaining and leading a music program. Areas covered will include resources, staffing, planning, and organization skills. (Prerequisites: MUS 274, MUS 310, Writing Proficiency passed)
MUS475 3 units
Music Internship
Students will be placed in a music ministry internship with a local congregation. Under supervision, they will apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the major to practical ministry situations. (Prerequisites: MUS420 or MUS450)
MUS498 0 units
Senior Recital
Capstone Course
Music Majors are required to present in the senior year a senior recital of one hour (minimum length) prior to graduation. Students will register for M498 during the semester of their scheduled recital.(Prerequisite : MUS400 Applied Level, Writing Proficiency passed)
