Music The purpose of the program of studies leading to the degree, Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies and Music, is to equip students for a future in the field of music, and to train them for graduate work in music and worship ministries. The program is designed to be completed within a minimum of four academic years, beginning with a fall semester.
Unique Requirements for Music Students Based upon accrediting agency requirements, persons seeking admission to this program should (a) have the ability to relate musical sound to notation and terminology both quickly and accurately enough to undertake basic musicianship studies in the freshman year, (b) have a level of achievement in musical performance that indicates the ability to be successful on the undergraduate level in music. In order to determine abilities in these areas, each entering BACS and Music student will be required to take a placement exam in Basic Musicianship and perform in their chosen performance medium for the music faculty. In preparation for the placement exam in musicianship the student should purchase and complete the workbook in musicianship studies Basic Materials in Music Theory by Greg Steinke and Paul Harder (Prentice Hall; 11 edition July 29, 2002, ISBN: 0130993336).An accompanist will be provided for the performance evaluation if necessary. If deficiencies are indicated in either area, remedial work will be required without undergraduate credit. An opportunity to demonstrate piano proficiency is provided during the orientation period at the beginning of a student’s SEBTS matriculation. Music Students are required to be enrolled in piano lab or private piano study until piano proficiency is passed.
Degree Requirements At the time of admission, the student’s proficiency in music will be evaluated by the faculty for the purpose of designing an individualized program of study. As a part of applied study in voice/instrumental/keyboard, each student will present a recital in their chosen performance medium. Students who choose concentrations in Voice Performance or Instrumental Performance are required to complete a keyboard proficiency requirement. Students who choose concentrations in keyboard performance are expected to complete a proficiency requirement in voice. For Secondary Applied requirements, Vocal and Instrumental majors must take Keyboard Lab (1 semester hour each) until piano proficiency is completed. These students may take private study keyboard or other instrument for credit after proficiency is completed to fulfill the rest of these hours. For Performance Specific Selective, voice majors must take Vocal Diction, keyboard majors must take Keyboard Literature, and instrumental majors must take Instrumental Literature.
Performance Recital As a part of applied study in voice/instrumental/keyboard, each student will present a recital in their chosen performance medium. This recital is usually performed during the last semester of music study and after at least 7 semesters of private study. A Recital Hearing must be passed the semester prior to the recital. In addition to the General Studies and Christian Studies requirements, Music majors must complete the following:
Music MUS1501 MUS1503 MUS2501 MUS2503 MUS1502 MUS1504 MUS2502 MUS2504 MUS2510 MUS2511 MUS3501
44 Basic Musicianship I Basic Musicianship II Basic Musicianship III Basic Musicianship IV Sightsinging Lab I Sightsinging Lab II Sightsinging Lab III Sightsinging Lab IV Music History I Music History II Form and Analysis
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