Bachelor of Science - Music Major
Performance Emphasis (Instrumental, Vocal, and Piano),
General Music Emphasis, and Contemporary Music Emphasis
This major is designed for those students to acquire a greater
understanding of the principles of music and its specific applications
depending on the emphasis chosen.
Component 1 - General Education Requirements
In order to keep your educational experience broad enough to deal with
the
reality of the real world marketplace, all students, regardless of
their major, are required to complete a series of General Education
Courses. These courses include:
- 6 hrs English Composition I & II
- 3 hrs Principles of Speech
- 3 hrs Philosophy or Modern Culture &
Christianity
- 2 hrs Fitness and Wellness
- 1 hr P.E. Activity or Varsity
Sport
- 3 hrs Math
- 4 hrs Science
- 3 hrs Personal Finance or Marriage & Family
- 2 hrs Computer Literacy
- 3 hrs History
- 3 hrs Psychology or Sociology
- 6 hrs Bible Survey Course I & II
- 3 hrs Old Testament Course
- 3 hrs New Testament Course
- 4 hrs Humanities
- 3 hrs Senior Seminar
Component 2 - Music Major Core
The Music Major also has a core of classes that you will need to
complete. These classes include:
- 4 hrs Music Theory and Eartraining I
- 4 hrs Music Theory and Eartraining II
- 4 hrs Music Theory and Eartraining III
- 4 hrs Music Theory and Eartraining IV
- 3 hrs Music History I
- 3 hrs Music History II
- 3 hrs Music Theory III
- 2 hrs Basic Conducting
- 2 hrs Introduction to Music Technology
- 5 hrs Applied Music - Declared Instrument
(4 credits must be upper level)
- 8 hrs Major Group Performance
- 1 hr Voice Class
- 1 hr Beginning Guitar Class
- 1 hr Applied Piano
Component 3 - Choose Your Emphasis
The Music Major allows you to further tailor your major by giving you
the option of choosing from one of three emphases.
Performance Emphasis
Instrumental
- 8 hrs Small Ensemble Performance and/or
Music Ministry Team
- 2 hrs Instrumental Conducting and
Rehearsal Techniques
- 2 hrs Orchestration
- 3 hrs Upper Level Music Elective
- Junior Recital
- Senior Recital
Vocal
- 8 hrs Small Ensemble Performance and/or
Music Ministry Team
- 2 hrs Choral Conducting and Rehearsal
Techniques
- 2 hrs Choral History and Literature
- 3 hrs Vocal Pedagogy and Diction
- Junior Recital
- Senior Recital
Piano
- 6 hrs Small Ensemble Performance and.or
Ministry Team
- 2 hrs Accompanying
- 2 hrs Piano History and Literature
- 2 hrs Piano Pedagogy
- 2 hrs Piano Practicum
- 1 hr Piano for Church Musicians
- Junior Recital
- Senior Recital
Church Music Emphasis
- 2 hrs Church Music Survey
- 2 hrs Church Music Administration
- 2 hrs Philosophy of Music and Worship
- 2 hrs Contemporary Christian Music
- 2 hrs Choral conducting and Rehearsal
Techniques
- 2 hrs Instrumental Conducting and
Rehearsal Techniques
- 1 hr Praise Band Applications
- 2 hrs Church Music Internship
- Junior recital
- Senior recital
General Music Emphasis
- 2 hrs Choral Conducting and Rehearsal
Techniques
- 2 hrs Instrumental Conducting and
Rehearsal Techniques
- 3 hrs Music Methods for Elementary School
- 3 hrs Music Methods for Secondary Schools
- 1 hr String Techniques
- 1 hr Brass Techniques
- 1 hr Woodwind Techniques
- 1 hr Percussion Techniques
- 1 hr Guitar Techniques
- Junior Recital
- Senior Recital
Contemporary Christian Music Emphasis
- 2 hrs Studio Production Techniques
- 4 hrs Popular Music in America
- 3 hrs Computer Composition and Publishing
- 2 hrs Contemporary Christian Music
- 4 hrs Praise Band, Music Ministry Team,
Lab Band
- 2 hrs Philosophy of Music and Worship
- 2 hrs Songwriting
- Junior Recital
- Senior Recital