Department of Music

MU 99         Fundamentals of Music         2 hours
The rudiments of music, including rhythm, scales, chords, key signatures, and conducting patterns, are covered in this course. A student may be excused from this course by examination.

MU 101, 102         Music Theory I & II         3 hours
Prerequisite: MU 99 or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Music Placement Examination. Mastering the materials of music, including triads and seventh chords; analysis of hymns and gospel songs; basic part writing.

MU 111, 112         Musicianship I & II         2 hours
Prerequisite: MU 99 or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Music Placement Examination.This course includes sight singing, rhythm, dictation, and keyboard skills designed to correlate with Music Theory I & II.

MU 141         Voice Workshop         2 hours
This class is designed to familiarize the student with the basics of singing. A strong emphasis is placed on mastering these basic techniques, and the student is given the opportunity to demonstrate his progress in class.

MU 155         Piano Class I         1 hour
This is an introduction to the piano for students who have never played before. This course includes both the rudiments of music and the basics of piano playing.

MU 201, 202         Music Theory III  & IV         3 hours
Prerequisite: MU102 and MU 112. Harmonization of melodies, analysis, and original composition; modulation; ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth chords; Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords.

MU 211, 212         Musicianship III  & IV         1 hour
Prerequisite: MU 102 and MU 112. This course includes sight singing, rhythm, dictation, and keyboard skills designed to correlate with Music Theory III & IV.

MU 310, 311         Song Leading I & II         2 hours
Prerequisite: MU 99 or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Music Placement Examination. This course covers basic conducting patterns; leading congregational songs; platform manner. The second semester covers more complex congregational songs and an introduction to choral conducting.

MU 320         Accompanying Congregational Singing         2 hours
Prerequisite: MU 101 or permission from the instructor. Appropriate methods for playing hymns and gospel songs; basic modulations; writing congregational accompaniments.

MU 330         Philosophy of Music         2 hours
A course designed to instruct the student in the biblical approach to music, as well as in practical aspects of the church music program. This course is of the utmost importance, especially for pastors.

MU 331         Music History         2  hours
A survey of the history of Western music with a special emphasis on music in America.

MU 340         Teaching Music to Young People         2 hours
Prerequisites: MU202 and MU 212. Practical teaching methods for teaching songs and general music to elementary children; an examination of the special problems of the changing voice in the junior high choir.

MU 440         Piano Pedagogy         2 hours
Prerequisites: MU202 and MU 212. Practical teaching methods for instructing beginning and intermediate piano students.

MU 150         College Choir         1 hour
MU 151         College Orchestra         1 hour
MU 152         College Chorale         1 hour
MU 153         Tour  Group         1 hour
MU 160         Private Piano         2 hours
MU 161         Private Voice         2 hours
MU 162         Semi-private Voice         2 hours

Note: Private instruction for traditional instruments of the orchestra is available by special arrangement with the Chairman of the Music Department.