All students take courses in the University's BELL CORE and Music Common Core in addition to courses related to their major. For a complete course listing, please see the University Catalog.
Music Common CoreApplied Study (private lessons and seminars) Music Theory: Music History: Piano Study (class or private study leading to proficiency) Introduction to Digital Musicianship Basic Conducting At least one Ensemble each semester Recital (Junior and/or Senior, based on major) Electives (music or non-music) |
Church MusicChurch Music Education for Children Church Music Education for Youth Instruments and Media in Worship Foundations of Music Ministry Hymnology Music in Worship in the 21st Century Basic Conducting Conducting Lab Form and Analysis Internship
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Principal Instruments and Applied Study
Every music major has a “principal instrument” which also includes voice. “Applied study” or “applied lessons” means private lessons on your principal instrument. Applied study is similar for all majors. Students meet once a week for one-on-one lessons with an instructor and also in a “seminar” with other students studying in the same area. Seminars provide a chance to perform for your colleagues and teachers, to hear your friends perform and to discuss common issues related to music performance. Students also take “support courses,” one-credit courses that focus on the music, technique and topics related to their specific instrument or musical style.