Nov 21, 2024

Academic Catalog - Spring 2025

Music Minor

The purpose of the B.A. in Christian studies is to give the student a strong foundation in the liberal arts and biblical and theological studies. The minor in music allows the student to develop foundational musical knowledge and skills to serve the church in the areas of music and worship leadership.

Minor Requirements

Students must take the following courses to complete the minor in Music:

MUS 1501 - Basic Musicianship I 2 semester hr(s).
MUS 1502 - Sightsinging Lab I 1 semester hr(s).
MUS 1503 - Basic Musicianship II 2 semester hr(s).
MUS 1504 - Sightsinging Lab II 1 semester hr(s).
MUS 3500 - Musical Styles in Western Culture 3 semester hr(s).
MUS 3520 - Fundamentals of Conducting 2 semester hr(s).

Ensembles - 2 Hours (1 hr per ensemble)

MUS 1581 - Kingdom Choir 1 semester hr(s).
MUS 1582 - Southeastern Choir 1 semester hr(s).
MUS 1584 - Orchestra 1 semester hr(s).

Applied Study - 5 Hours

Selected from the following:

MUS 1530 - Voice Class 2 semester hr(s).
MUS 1534 - Piano Class 1 semester hr(s).
MUS 1536 - Beginning Guitar Class 2 semester hr(s).
MUS 1537 - Guitar Class, Level 2 2 semester hr(s).
Private Study Options [Each of these may be repeated for credit]:
MUS 2640 - Voice Private Study 1 semester hr(s). *
MUS 2642 - Piano Private Study 1 semester hr(s). *
MUS 2644 - Orchestral Instrument - Private Study 1 semester hr(s). *
MUS 2646 - Private Study Organ 1 semester hr(s). *
MUS 2647 - Guitar Private Study 1 semester hr(s). *

Note:

*Indicates Course with Music Lesson Fee of $210

Note:

For each semester of applied study, music students must also enroll in:

MUS 3550 - Music Recitals and Seminars 0 semester hr(s).