Bachelor of Arts in Music
Four Year Degree Program - 120 credit hours
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Specializations in:
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The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree program is open to students majoring in:
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The Bachelor of Arts in Music program develops excellence in musicianship and leadership with an emphasis on theoretical, experiential and practical learning. It is designed to provide students with skills that can be applied in either a professional music or church music setting.
Common First Year
Music majors will take a common first year program and elect one of three areas of specialization at the beginning of their second year:
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Field Education
Field Education requirements ensure practical experience in the student’s area of study. Music majors engage in numerous individual and large & small group ensemble performance opportunities throughout their degree program. Collectively, these activities will fulfill the Field Education component required for graduation.
Profile of a Graduating Student
A graduating student will be able to:
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give evidence of increasing knowledge of the Bible and theology
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articulate a Biblical philosophy of music within the local church
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plan a comprehensive program of music for both secular and church settings
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lead and perform with appropriate confidence and competence
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understand and perform the responsibilities of a professional musician
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understand leadership styles
Career Path Options
This degree can lead to employment as:
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a minister of music
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a professional musician
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a private music teacher
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a missionary in a music–related position.
Future Education Possibilities
This degree program will provide students with a foundation for graduate studies in music.
Course Requirements
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Biblical and Theological Studies (30 credit hours)
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General Arts (24 credit hours)
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IDS101 Christian Faith & Practice II (3)
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One of: SSC194 Principles of Sociology (3) or
SSC195 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
Professional Studies (3 credit hours)
Music Studies Core Music Courses (31 credit hours)
All music majors are required to take these courses:
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MUS131 to 135 Private Lessons (1) x 2 semesters *
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MUSxxx Large Group Ensemble (1) x 6 semesters
Electives (6 credit hours) (may be music or non-music electives)
- *Students entering the Music program who already know that they will choose either the Performance or Contemporary Music specializations at the beginning of their 2nd year, are strongly encouraged to take MUS231-235 Private Lessons (2) instead of MUS131-135 Private Lessons (1) during each semester of their first year. The additional 2 credit hours may be counted as Music Electives.
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Additional Requirements |
All Music majors must pass a piano proficiency test prior to graduation. See the Music Department for details. If a student does not have a sufficient background in piano upon admission to the program, it is recommended that the student register for MUS126 Piano Class or private lessons in piano until the piano proficiency requirement is fulfilled. (These piano lesson credits may be used as music electives).
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All students applying to the Bachelor of Arts in Music program are required to pass a diagnostic theory placement test. Students who are unable to fulfill this requirement must register in MUS197 Rudiments of Music Theory. This course is not considered a Core Music course, but may be counted in the Music Elective category.
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Music majors are required to attend two Music Department-sponsored on-campus recitals/concerts and two "approved" off-campus concerts per semester to a maximum of 8 semesters. See the Music Department for further details.
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Music majors must obtain a minimum of a C grade in each performance-based music course or repeat the course to obtain course credit. (Performance-base courses: MUS131-138/231-235/239/271/321/337/339/371/381/385/398/421/437/485/498) Music majors must obtain a 2.30 GPA in all other music courses both before admission to third year and prior to graduation.
In addition to the Core Music courses listed on the previous page, Music majors are required to take the following courses, according to the area of specialization selected at the beginning of the second year:
Music Specializations (26 credit hours)
Church Music
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MUS131-135 Private Lessons (1) x 6 semesters (6)
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MUS391 Arranging (2)
Performance
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MUS231-235 Private Lessons (2) x 6 semesters (12)
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MUS271/371 Accompanying I/II (2)
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MUS321/421 Chamber Music I/II(2) or MUS442 Opera Workshop may replace MUS421
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One of: MUS495 Vocal Pedagogy (2) or
MUS496 Piano Pedagogy (2) or
MUS497 Orchestral Instrument Pedagogy (2)
Contemporary Music
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MUS131-135 Private Lessons (2) x 6 semesters (12)
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MUS499 Music Practicum (2)
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MUS385 Third Year Concert (1) and MUS485 Graduation Concert (1)
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