Central Christian College maintains two year and career entry programs in the Music department to provide for the needs of our students. Students who complete the two year Associate in Arts degree will find an easy transition into the four year Bachelor of Science in Music or the Bachelor of Science/Liberal Studies major because the general education requirements are very similar.
Music Ministry
This is a two year program which leads to the Associate in Arts degree
or as an emphasis concentration for the Bachelor of Science in Ministry
degree.
The ministry of music, one of the fastest growing areas of music, is a rewarding and challenging area of service for the musician who is seeking a full or part-time position in the local church. Music ministers should strive to take a broad spectrum of courses in music with an emphasis in voice, choral conducting, keyboard and instrumental techniques.
Suggested courses include:
| First Year | Second Year |
| General Education Courses | General Education Courses |
| Music Theory I & II | Music Theory III & IV |
| Music Appreciation | Basic Conducting |
| Philosophy of Music & Worship | Applied Music (voice or instrument) |
| Intro to Personal Evangelism | Major Performing Group (choir and/or band) |
| Applied Music (voice or instrument) | Music History I, or II, or III |
| Major Performing Group (choir and/or band) | |
| Piano/Guitar |
Contemporary Christian Music
This two year program leads to the Associate in Arts degree and is
designed for the student who wishes to complete a bachelors
degree. This program can be combined with the Music or Liberal
Studies major.
Contemporary Christian Music is the fastest growing segment of the music industry. Studies in contemporary Christian music will sharpen performance skills, develop a working knowledge of today’s high-tech sound equipment, and help shape a philosophy of music as a tool to minister to people within the contemporary culture.
Central Christian is one of the few colleges nationwide to allow students open access to a 16-track digital recording studio.
Suggested courses include:
| First Year | Second Year |
| Music Theory I & II | Intro to Musical Theatre |
| Music Appreciation | Applied Music (voice or instrument) |
| Popular Music in America | Major Performing Group (choir and/or band) |
| Applied Music (voice or instrument) | Music History I, or II, or III |
| Introduction to Music Technology | Music Theory III & IV |
| Major Performing Group (choir and/or band) | Philosophy of Music & Worship |
| Intro to Personal Evangelism | Basic Conducting |
| Studio Production Techniques |
Music Performance
This is a two year program leading to the Associate in Arts
degree. This program can be combined with the Music or the
Liberal Studies major.
Music performance will prepare the student for the many performance opportunities that are found in every church and community, and provide the option to open a private teaching studio and/or pursue a professional career on the concert circuit.
Suggested courses include:
| First Year | Second Year |
| Music Theory I & II | Music Theory III & IV |
| Music Appreciation | Philosophy of Music & Worship |
| Popular Music in America | Intro to Musical Theatre |
| Applied Music (voice or instrument) | Applied Music (voice or instrument) |
| Major Performing Group (choir and/or band) | Major Performing Group (choir and/or band) |
| Music History I, or II, or III |
Piano Pedagogy
This program leads to the Associate in Arts degree and a piano teaching
certificate upon successful completion. Interested students
should have had training in intermediate or early advanced piano
instruction and must have Central's piano instructor’s permission to
enroll. Piano teaching
is a creative, rewarding profession which may be a gainful
full-time
occupation or part-time occupation at home.
Suggested courses include:
| First Year | Second Year |
| Music Theory I & II (for music majors) | Music Theory III & IV |
| Piano Literature and History | Survey of Music History and Literature |
| Applied Piano | Applied Piano |
| Music Appreciation | Piano Pedagogy |
| Major Performing Group (Choir, Chorale) | Piano Practicum |
| Major Performing Group (Choir, Chorale) | |
| Music History I, or II, or III |