The William Jessup University Music Department provides opportunities for student, faculty and staff involvement in musical activities. Participating in a WJU music group is a great way to make new campus friends, experience excellent musical training, perform, and serve the University. The campus community is welcome to perform in any of the performing groups and ensembles:
| • | University Choir: open to all WJU students. |
| • | University Instrumental Ensemble: open by audition to all WJU instrumentalists. |
| • | University Singers: a touring ensemble of mixed voices, open by audition to all WJU students. |
| • | Awaken: a five member touring worship band, open by audition to all WJU students. |
| • | University Alumni and & Community Choir: an evening community choir, open to the general public, alumni, faculty, staff. Auditions may apply. |
Non-music majors can register for performance groups through their departmental advisor. Audition information is available from the Music Department Chair or from the appropriate group director.
Music Department degrees and concentrations are designed, in agreement with the William Jessup University mission statement, to prepare graduates for leadership positions in the church and society as worship leaders, teachers, performers, ministers of music, accompanists, music industry personnel, and choral or instrumental directors. The curriculum structure, content, and time requirements enable students to develop the range of knowledge, skills, and competencies required for successful careers in the field of music and acceptance into post-graduate degree programs. The curriculum stresses sound musicianship and active musical experience.
All students enrolling in the Music major are required to attain a high level of performance ability as they complete their required course units:
| • | Students are required to perform a music jury at the completion of each year’s study in their designated juried applied area of specialization (voice, piano, guitar, drums, composition, other). The purpose of the annual jury is to assess levels of competence attained and to track the student’s progress in preparation for the performance of the required senior recital (see Applied Levels Rubric). |
| • | All Music majors must pass a piano proficiency exam before graduation. |
| • | Music majors must fulfill additional recital performance and attendance requirements as established by the Department. |
In order to assure that WJU graduates reflect the mission and educational philosophy of the University, the Music Department adheres to the transfer policy established by the Faculty Senate. Non-transferable Courses: Music Organization and Leadership, Senior Recital, Music and Worship, and Music Internship.
Students who complete the course of study should demonstrate:
1. Ability to perform with excellence as a vocal or instrumental musician.
2. Proficiency in piano.
3. Proficiency in music theory and ear training.
4. Ability to analyze, compose, and arrange music for various vocal and instrumental media.
5. Acquisition of a broad knowledge and aesthetic appreciation of music literature through study and performance.
6. Knowledge of the history of music and worship and its relationship to contemporary society.
7. Familiarity with non-western music and musical forms.
8. Ability to develop and lead an effective music ministry, program or business based on sound biblical and educational principles.
Foundational Studies
| General Education | 48 units |
| Bible and Theology | 20 units (9 units for transfer students) |
| Free Electives | 10 units (21 units for transfer students) |
The following courses are part of the requirements for this major and are recommended to fulfill General Education requirements or as part of a student’s elective choices; otherwise, these courses must be chosen as music electives.
| Western Music to 1750 (MUS340) as Arts Elective | 3 |
| Western Music from 1750 (MUS341) as Arts Elective | 3 |
The following courses are recommended electives for the various concentrations:
Worship: Psalms (OT302)
Performance: Speech (COMM180), Song Writing (MUS370) and Foreign Language
Music Education: Multicultural Education (TEDU123), Developmental Psychology (PSYC141), Interpersonal Processes (PSYC222), Educational Psychology (TEDU310) and Curriculum and Methods: Visual and Performing Arts (TEDU251)
Music and Business: Management and Organizational Behavior (BUS140), Organizational Communication (BUS302), Business Statistics (BUS190) and Song Writing (MUS370)
Music Major
All students in this department earn a BA in Music by completing the required music core curriculum and a concentration of their choice.
Required Music Core Courses
| Applied Music (MUS100-400) | 4 |
| Performance Ensemble* | 4 |
| Class Piano I (MUS190P) | 1 |
| Class Piano II (MUS290P) | 1 |
| Music Theory I-II (MUS272) | 3 |
| Music Theory III-IV(MUS274) | 3 |
| Music Theory V-VI(MUS372) | 3 |
| Ear Training I (MUS301) | 2 |
| Ear Training II(MUS302) | 2 |
| Basic Conducting (MUS310) | 2 |
| Basic Sibelius Software(MUS321) | 1 |
| World Music (MUS367) | 2 |
| Music Internship (MUS475) | 3 |
| Music Electives | 7 |
| Senior Recital (MUS498) | 0 |
| Total units for Music Core | 38 |
*All Music majors must register for University Chorus each semester. Instrumental music majors must additionally register for Instrumental Ensemble each semester
Music Concentrations
Students choose one of the following 12 unit concentrations:
Worship Concentration
| Hymnology (MUS 343) | 2 |
| Advanced Conducting (MUS410) | 2 |
| Seminar in Worship leading (MUS 250) | 1 |
| Music and Worship (MUS450) | 3 |
| Music Organization and Leadership (MUS455) | 2 |
| Music Electives | 2 |
Performance Concentration
| Advanced Conducting (MUS410) | 2 |
| Music Organization and Leadership (MUS455) | 2 |
| Pedagogy (MUS440V, P or G) | 2 |
| Music Electives | 6 |
Music Education Concentration
| Arranging (MUS 466) | 2 |
| Advanced Conducting (MUS410) | 2 |
| Basic Instruments I (MUS 330) | 2 |
| Basic Instruments II (MUS331) | 2 |
| Pedagogy (MUS440V, P or G) | 2 |
| CSET Preparation (MUS 488) | 2 |
Music and Business Concentration
Seminar in Sound Systems (MUS280) OR
| Seminar in Recording (MUS281) | 1 |
| Music Industry Seminar (MUS43-) | 2 |
| Legal Implications for Business (BUS260) | 3 |
| Financial Accounting (BUS245) | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship (BUS388) | 3 |
| Total units for the Program | 128 |
