General Catalog for 2009-10

(MUCH) Department of Church Music


2002.0 Foundations for Ministry through Music.
Biblical/philosophical fundamentals for ministry through music,
various practical, administrative, and leadership dimensions, as well
as clarification of role, self identity, and call in the life of the
minister-musician. Music majors, or with permission of instructor.
Spring
2042.0 Ministry of the Keyboard Musician.
The role and ministry of keyboard musicians in the church. The course
wil emphasize practical skills needed by pianists and organists in-
cluding accompainment, modulation, transposition, and the use of
electronic keyboards. A survey of available resources is included.
Prerequisite: Keyboard principal or permission of instructor.
Spring Even Yrs
3022.0 Church Music Education 1
A course designed to introduce the student to the graded choir program
and its integration into the total church program. Materials and
methods pertaining to pre-school through sixth grade will be
presented. For music majors only, or with permission of instructor.
Fall/Spring
3033.0 Church Music Education 2
A course dealing with methods and techniques for junior high, senior
high, and adult choirs. Emphasis is given to rehearsal procedures,
repertoire, enlistment and the changing voice. Music majors, or with
permission of instructor.
Fall
3042.0 Worship in Christian Tradition
A survey of the history of worship from ancient times to the present,
a centering on why worship has changed over the centuries. An attempt
is made to develop a contemporary philosophy of worship and worship
planning within the Protestant meainstream. The history of the use of
music in worship is studied, with applications for today. Open to all
students without prerequisites.
Fall Even Yrs
3052.0 Worship Service Playing for the Church Pianist.
A practical survey of the techniques of service playing for church
pianists. Hymn playing and expansion, contemporary worship music
styles, improvisation, accompanying, and literature for various
worship settings are included. Prerequisite: Piano principal or per-
mission of instructor.
On Demand
3053.0 Congregational Song.
A systematic study of the many varieties of song used by Christian
congregations, highlighting the theological, historical, literary, and
musical dimensions of "psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs," with
attention to relevance for the full range of congregational life. Open
to all students without prerequisite.
Fall Even Yrs
3062.0 Worship Service Playing for the Church Organist.
A practical survey of the techniques of service playing for church
organists. Hymn playing, hymn-based improvisation, vocal and choral
accompaniment, and literature for the various services and seasons of
the church are included. Organ construction and tonal design are
studied briefly. Prerequisite: Organ principal or permission of in-
structor.
On Demand
3101.0 Theatre Arts in Worship.
A course designed to explore creativity as a venue for corporate and
personal worship developing a foundation for utilizing theatre arts in
various church settings and outreach ministries. Open to all students
without prerequisites. Also listed as THEA 3101.
Spring Odd Yrs
3141.0 Visual Media Design for Worship.
An overview of the principles of design and visual presentation for
printed and projected materials, along with projection techniques,
with specific attention to application in corporate worship. Open to
all students without prerequisites.
Fall Odd Yrs
3171.0 Technology in Worship.
An overview of the principles of sound reinforcement, MIDI software
and digital sound resources, and broadcast technology in relation to
corporate worship. Open to all students without prerequisites.
Spring Even Yrs
3702.0 3702-3792. Studies in Church Music
Courses offered upon demand or as announced; open to all students un-
less specified otherwise. Topics will vary, as may possible prerequi-
sites; students may take more than one special study course provided
the topics are different.
On Demand
4003.0 The Worshipping Church.
A study of the acts and elements of Christian worship with attention
to the church's liturgy, music, and use of the arts. The study will
also explore current issues in light of biblical, historical, and
cultural influences with an emphasis on planning, leading and eval-
uating corporate worship. Open to all students without prerequisites.
Fall Odd Yrs
4013.0 Instrumental Music Ministry.
A course design to expose Bachelor of Music in Church Music majors to
concepts of teaching and rehearsing woodwind, brass, percussion and
stringed instruments, and provide experiences in arranging for and
conducting instrumental ensembles in the context of the local church
and other music ministry settings. Prerequisites: MUED 2021, 2031,
2041, 3161, and 3121.
Spring Odd Yrs
4052.0 Advanced Worship Service Playing for the Church Pianist.
A continuation of MUCH 3052 emphasizing more advanced skills and
techniques. Prerequisite: MUCH 3052.
On Demand
4062.0 Advanced Worship Service Playing for the Church Organist.
A continuation of MUCH 3062 emphasizing more advanced skills and
techniques. Improvisation in imitative forms and free improvisation
are introduced. Prerequisite: MUCH 3062.
On Demand
4071.0 Field Experience.
Bachelor of Music in Church Music majors must work in a local church
ministry setting for one semester in their senior year. This super-
vised, structured experience requires a weekly meeting with a
collegium group and written reports, along with a final examination by
a supervisor in the local church. The church and assigned ministry
role must be approved by the Department Chair. For Church Music majors
only.
Fall/Spring
4092.0 Church Music Literature
A survey of solo and choral literature for the church. An organized
chronological approach of small and large forms, including oratorio,
cantata and performance practice, with emphasis on style, excellence
and tradition. Music majors, or with permission of instructor.
Spring