Sacred Music Courses

Sacred Music Concentration

MUS 0111

Music Seminar

A practical study of music through observation and participation. (S/U Grading)
(0 Hours)
MUS 0390

Half Recital

A performance through which the student demonstrates in a public setting technical proficiency and mastery of performance practice, stylistic interpretation and artistic sensitivity in their primary performance medium. Practical aspects of the course include selecting dates for the hearing and the performance, assembling and preparing program materials, program printing, public announcements, and other logistical preparations. Student will present a program of approximately 20-30 minutes in length. Prerequisites: MUS 1512, MUS 1517, MUS 2136, MUS 3713, Junior standing and successful completion of the Sophomore Performance Review. (S-U grading)
(0 Hours)
MUS 0392

Recital: Sacred Music

A capstone experience in Sacred Music performance through which the student demonstrates in a public setting technical proficiency and mastery of performance practice, stylistic interpretation and artistic sensitivity in at least two performance media, typically organ, voice, and/or choral conducting. Practical aspects of the course include selecting dates for the hearing and the performance, assembling and preparing program materials, program printing, public announcements, and other logistical preparations. Student will present a program of 50-60 minutes. Prerequisites: MUS 2522, MUS 2526, MUS 2138, MUS 3714, MUS 0390 and Senior standing. (S-U grading).
(0 Hours)
MUS 1801

Foundations in Worship

Same as REL 1801. An introduction to the Biblical, historic and aesthetic values of music in worship that includes the Biblical foundation of Christian worship, the trends, practices, and expressions from Judeo-Christian times to the present day and how they developed throughout history.
(3 Hours)
MUS 2137

Class Piano III

Laboratory instruction continuing at the intermediate level offered as preparation for piano proficiency. Corequisite: MUS 2521.
(1 Hours)
MUS 2138

Class Piano IV

Laboratory instruction at the advanced level offered as preparation for meeting piano proficiency. Satisfactory completion of this course will meet the piano proficiency requirement. Corequisite: MUS 2522.
(1 Hours)
MUS 2521

Music Theory III

Continuation of the study of harmony, including expanded diatonic resources and an introduction to chromatic harmony and modulation. Prerequisite: MUS 1512. Corequisite: MUS 2525.
(3 Hours)
MUS 2522

Music Theory IV

Continuation of the study of harmony, including advanced chromaticism and an introduction to twentieth-century compositional techniques. Prerequisite: MUS 2521. Corequisite: MUS 2526.
(3 Hours)
MUS 2525

Aural Skills III

A continuation of the development of sight- singing, dictation and listening skills to include chromatic material and complex meters. Corequisite: MUS 2521.
(1 Hours)
MUS 2526

Aural Skills IV

(1 Hours)
MUS 2802

Fundamentals of Worship

Building on the Historical and Theological Foundations of worship and music, a study of the framework of worship expression for Christian groups around the world, including an introduction to the Liturgical calendar, Church seasons, traditional non-liturgical service structure, contemporary worship workflow and other non-traditional worship experiences. Prerequisite: MUS 1801
(3 Hours)
MUS 3732

Choral Conducting

A course designed to help the student develop an understanding of the basics of choral conducting and practice the techniques of conducting with musical examples provided in the text. Learning activities will include class discussion, observation, performance attendance, and conducting various ensembles. Prerequisite: MUS 1512 or MUS 1312
(2 Hours)
MUS 3733

Instrumental Conducting/Arrang

A course designed to help the student develop an understanding of the basics of conducting and arranging for instrumental ensembles. Skills will be developed through observations, practice exercises, and in real-life applications with musical examples provided in the text. Prerequisite: MUS 3732.
(2 Hours)
MUS 3801

Worship in Practice

An application of the concepts and skills needed for working in and overseeing an active worship ministry and developing a comprehensive worship ministry and program within the context of a church or para-church organizations. Topics of study will include volunteer recruitment and development, church budget development and management, studies and practices in multi-generational ministry, staff relations and development, conflict resolution and other skills necessary to work in worship ministry. Prerequisite: MUS 2802
(3 Hours)
MUS 4800

Intern in Sacred Music/Sen Pro

A semester of mentorship in a church under the supervision of a full-time pastoral musician to include a written project that entails planning the repertoire of choral, instrumental, and congregational music for the Advent/Christmas cycle and the Lenten/Easter cycle. (Completed in consultation with the supervising professor.)
(2 Hours)

  • Applied Music (MAJOR - 11 hours)  - audition is required for Major Private Instruction

  • Music Ensemble (8 hours) - Must enroll every semester; Must be selected from MUS 1193, MUS 1196; audition required