Academic Catalog 2017-2018

repertoire from the primary applied area, including musicological research and writing in preparation for their Sophomore Review. The course will provide guidance and assistance for students as they prepare the written, theoretical and oral components of the Sophomore Review. (Offered every Spring semester and On demand for Fall semesters) MUS 3473 Piano Literature A study of composers and representative works from the Baroque period to the present. Prerequisite: MUS 1613, 1623. MUS 3483 Vocal Literature A survey of vocal literature from the Renaissance to the present. Includes a survey of sig- nificant operatic vocal literature. Prerequisite: MUS 1613, 1623. MUS 3501, 3502, 3503 Directed Study in Music A specialized course of study for qualified students. The course is offered on demand, and the credit hours are determined by the nature of the study. Prerequisite: JR/SR Standing. MUS 3533 Worship Forms and Practices A study of worship forms and practices in the Judeo-Christian tradition from Biblical times to the present. Includes a study of biblical, theological, philosophical, and historical foun- dations in liturgy. Includes practical application of those foundations in worship planning for various seasons in the church year. MUS 3543 Congregational Christian Song A survey of Christian song from the beginning of the Christian Era to the present. Histori- cal analysis of hymns, and other congregational songs of the church with emphasis on their A study of the principles involved in organizing and implementing a fully age-graded mu- sic ministry, including leadership, audio/visuals, seasonal presentations, alternative wor- ship ministries, budgeting, programming, and multiple staff relationships. MUS 3573 Music History 1 A survey of the development of Western music with specialization in the composers, litera- ture, and style movements, from antiquity through the Baroque. Emphasis will be given to stylistic and aural analysis. Prerequisites: MUS 1613, 1623. MUS 3583 Music History 2 A continuation of MUS 3573, focusing on music from the Pre-Classical style period to the present. Emphasis given to aural and stylistic analysis. Prerequisite: MUS 3573 or Instruc- tor’s Permission. MUS 3653 Conducting I An introduction to the basic techniques of conducting, score, reading, interpretation and re- hearsal techniques, with an emphasis on instrumental conducting. Prerequisite: MUS 1613. MUS 3663 Conducting II Advanced conducting and rehearsal techniques are studied with an emphasis on choral conducting. Will include warm-up, rehearsal sequence, concert and contest preparation and the study and interpretation of works for orchestra, wind ensemble, and orchestral/choral works. Prerequisite: MUS 3653. MUS 1810 Piano Proficiency Level 1 Students will receive credit after passing Piano Proficiency Level 1 as indicated in the Music sources, development and application in contemporary worship. MUS 3563 Introduction to Church Music Administration

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