Class Information
Beginning Class Voice
MUS 310 Beginning Class Voice (1) – Students are instructed in the
fundamentals of good singing. This course is designed for anyone
who is interested in learning to sing correctly.
Choral Conducting
MUS 320 Choral Conducting (1) – A practical, “hands-on” approach
to choral conducting, focusing on clear communication of musical
ideas with the conducting gesture and on efficient and effective
rehearsal techniques. The repertoire used will be selected from all
historical periods and will be appropriate for high school choral
ensembles. All participants will spend substantial time conducting.
Some sessions will be videotaped.
Choir
MUS 101 Choir (1) – Designed to combine artistic excellence
with inspirational musical expression. Worship in song that is
acceptable to God is the result of a heart that is in tune with God
and gifts and skills that are developed and committed to bringing
glory to God.
Music Fundamentals
MUS 110 Music Fundamentals (3) – Emphasizes elementary theory
(chord structure), music reading, and ear training skills. The
purpose of this course is to instill a basic working knowledge of the
language of music and to develop skill in pitch reproduction.
Music History & Appreciation
MUS 301 Music History and Appreciation (1) – This course
provides the student with the background necessary to develop
an appreciation for good music. Guidance is given in listening
and learning to appreciate church, choral and classical music.
The basic vocabulary, forms and genres are taught, as well as brief
histories of the periods of music and the composers of great music
from each of these periods.
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