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Bachelor Arts in MUSIC (BAMUS)

A. Purpose:
  The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is specifically designed to permit a student to concentrate on music within the context of a liberal arts program. This allows the student opportunity to pursue music studies as well as liberal arts subjects. The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is offered with applied concentrations on piano, organ, voice, orchestral instruments, composition, and choral conducting.
B. Objectives:
  The students who graduated from the Bachelor of Arts in Music will:
1. Develop specialized skills and knowledge for piano, organ, voice, instruments, composition, or choral conducting.
2. Be held a higher standard of technical ability, artistry, and difficulty in music.
3. Achieve a certain level of depth and breadth of repertoire.
4. Be prepared for a successful career in the field, for both as a performer and a teacher.

C. Admissions to the Department of Music:
    All prospective music majors must qualify for specific degree program study in the department by audition. Applied music study may not be initiated until the student has been fully accepted by the School of Music as music major.

Prior to audition to a music degree program, the prospective music major is required to complete an application form to the School of Music and present an audition in the principal area of applied concentration and demonstrate a musical background sufficient for the understanding of basic musicianship studies at the level of entry into the music program. Auditions are conducted by the music faculty. Applicants schedule auditions by making arrangement with the office of the School of Music.
D. Components and Requirements:
  Audition Requirement
    1. Piano, organ, or composition auditions must include two piano solo works representative of the baroque, classical, romantic, or contemporary periods.
2. Voice auditions must demonstrate clear diction, accurate pitch, acceptable tone quality, breath control, a concept of phrasing, and ability to communication through the songs. Singers must have two solo songs in contrasting styles chosen from baroque, classical, romantic, or contemporary art song repertory. Audition repertory could include English and Italian art songs, German and French art songs, oratorio and opera arias.
3. Instruments auditions must include at least two solo works, one of which must be a complete movement from a concerto or sonata from the baroque, classical, romantic, or contemporary periods.
* All music performed must be memorized. Accompanists for auditions can be provided by the Department of Music. Applicants may make arrangements for accompaniment by contacting the office of the Department of Music.
  General requirement
    Requirements include recital participation, choir participation, piano proficiency, applied juries and a senior recital. A senior recital consists of a 45- to 60-minute recital.
  Piano Proficiency Requirement
    All students in music major except piano and organ will be required to pass an examination covering functional keyboard skills. It includes scales, arpeggio, and chord progressions in all major and minor keys and harmonization with given melodies. It is intended that this requirement be met during the second semester of the sophomore year.
  Applied Music Instruction and Requirement
    Applied music lessons are designed for students who wish to study an instrument while in college. Three hour of credit per semester represents one individual one-hour lesson per week and is available to all students in music major. Credit is established through individual juried examination at the end of each semester. Assessment is based on performance standards and satisfactory progress. No absences are allowed in applied lessons except for medical reasons.
   Unexcused absences may result in the lowering of the applied grade for the semester. If illness prevents a student’s attendance, the teacher should be notified before the lesson. Any student missing more than three lessons will not receive credit for that semester.
   In addition, students’ recital is held every semester. In this recital, students share with their peers their repertoire and their progress. Also, students are expected to play in the school chapel at least once per semester, and more often when deemed appropriate by the instructor.
  Chapel Requirement
    GCU requires all students to attend chapel with 1 credit per semester. Students will receive a Pass/Fail grade on Chapels.
D. Curriculum:
  Georgia Christian University offers 5 major fields in Bachelor Degree program in Music, and to graduate, each student has to meet the credit requirements of 132 in General Education (30 credit hours), Department Core (94 Credit Hours), and , 8 credit hours of Chapel:

1. Keyboard (Piano or Organ) Major
2. Voice Major
3. Composition Major
4. Choral Conducting Major
5. Orchestral Instruments Major
  General Education (30 Semester Hours)
   

Writing and Communication (Choose One)
ENGL101 Business Communication I (3)
ENGL102 Business Communication II (3)
ENGL103 Theological English I (3)
ENGL104 Theological English II (3)

Foreign Language (Choose One Language)
LAN101/102 Spanish I, II (6)
LAN111/112 Greek I, II (6)
LAN121/122 Hebrew I, II (6)

Humanities (Choose One)
HUM101 Spiritual Classics (3)
HUM102 Introduction to Philosophy and Theology (3)
HUM103 Christian Ethics and Society (3)
HUM104 Religions of the World (3)
HUM105 Multi-cultural Leadership in Education (3)
HUM106 Missionaries Reflected in Film (3)

Social Sciences (Choose Two)
SOC101 Sociology of Religion (3)
SOC102 Marriage and Family (3)
SOC103 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
SOC104 Education and Cultural Diversity (3)
SOC105 Seminar on Urban Problems (3)
SOC106 Psychology of Religious Experience (3)
SOC107 Moral Development and Moral Education (3)
SOC108 Theories of Faith Development (3)
SOC110 Introduction to Sociology (3)
SOC120 Western Art History (3)
SOC121 Theories of Design & Color (3)
SOC130 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC140 History of America (3)

Mathematics/ Statistics (Choose One)
MATH101 College Algebra (3)
MATH102 Calculus (3)
MATH204 Probability (3)
STAT202 Statistics for Management I (3)

Science (Choose One)
SCI101 Chemistry (3)
SCI102 Biology (3)
SCI103 Physics (3)

Information Systems (Choose One)
IIST101 Introduction to Business Computing (3)
IIST104 Introduction to E. Commerce (3)
IIST301 Management Information Systems (3)
ECON101 Fundamental Economics (3)

  Department Core (94 semester hours)
   
   
1.
 Keyboard (Piano or Organ) Major
  Performance Requirements(29 semester hours)
MUS201 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS314 Accompanying (Piano Major) (2)
MUS315 Service Playing (Organ Major) (2)
MUS400 Recital (3)

Music Theory Requirements(28 semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III (3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing & Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing & Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing & Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing & Ear Training IV (2+2)

Theory Electives (Choose Two)
MUS326 Orchestration and Music Technology (3)
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis (3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic Music (3)

Music History, and Literature Requirements (15 semester hours)
MUS331 Music History I (3)
MUS332 Music History II (3)
MUS333 Music History III (3)
MUS334 Music History IV (3 )
MUS441 Piano Literature (Piano Major) (3)
MUS442 Organ Literature (Organ Major) (3)
MUS443 Vocal Literature (3)
MUS444 Choral Literature (3)

Ensembles Requirements(8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I (2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)

Special Topics(8 semester hours)
MUS311 Choral Conducting (2)
MUS351 Worship and Music (3)
MUS411 Piano Pedagogy (Piano Major) (3)
MUS412 Organ Pedagogy (Organ Major) (3)
   
2.
 Voice Major
  Performance Requirements (27 semester hours)
MUS201 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS400 Recital (3)

Music Theory Requirements(28 semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III (3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing & Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing & Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing & Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing & Ear Training IV (2+2)

Theory Electives (Choose Two)
MUS326 Orchestration and Music Technology (3)
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis (3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic Music (3)

Music History, and Literature Requirements(12 semester hours)
MUS331 Music History I (3)
MUS332 Music History II (3)
MUS333 Music History III (3)
MUS334 Music History IV (3)

History Electives (Choose One)
MUS441 Piano Literature (3)
MUS443 Vocal Literature (3)
MUS444 Choral Literature (3)

Ensembles(8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I (2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)

Special Topics(8 semester hours)
MUS111 Class Piano for Music Majors I (2)
MUS112 Class Piano for Music Majors II (2)
MUS113 Class Piano for Music Majors III (2)
MUS114 Class Piano for Music Majors IV (2)

Special Topic Electives (Choose One)
MUS262 Diction for Singers (2)
MUS311 Choral Conducting (2)
MUS361 Opera Workshop (2)
MUS351 Worship and Music (2)
MUS413 Vocal Pedagogy (2)

* Additional Requirement
Pass the Piano Proficiency Test before the 3rd year in attendance
   
3.
Composition Major
  Performance Requirements(27 semester hours)
MUS201 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS400 Recital (3)

Music Theory Requirements (28 semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III (3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing & Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing & Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing & Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing & Ear Training IV (2+2)

Theory Electives (Choose Two)
MUS326 Orchestration and Music Technology (3 )
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis (3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic Music (3)

Music History, and Literature Requirements (12 semester hours)
MUS331 Music History I (3)
MUS332 Music History II (3)
MUS333 Music History III (3)
MUS334 Music History IV (3)


Music History Electives (Choose One)
MUS441 Piano Literature (3)
MUS443 Vocal Literature (3)
MUS444 Choral Literature (3)

Ensembles (8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I (2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)

Special Topics(10 semster hours)
MUS111 Class Piano for Music Majors I (2)
MUS112 Class Piano for Music Majors II (2)
MUS113 Class Piano for music Majors III (2)
MUS114 Class Piano for Music Majors IV (2)
MUS311 Choral Conducting (2)
MUS351 Worship and Music (3)

* Additional Requirements
a) Pass the Piano Proficiency Test before the 3rd year in attendance.
b) Composition majors should submit the composition and performance of original works at the end of the last semester.
   
4.
 Choral Conducting Major
  Performance Requirements(27 semester hours)
MUS201 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS400 Recital (3)

Music Theory Requirements(28 semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III (3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing & Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing & Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing & Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing & Ear Training IV (2+2)

Music Theory Electives (Choose Two)
MUS326 Orchestration and Music Technology (3)
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis (3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic Music (3)

Music History, and Literature Requirements (12 semester hours)
MUS331 Music History I (3)
MUS332 Music History II (3)
MUS333 Music History III (3)
MUS334 Music History IV (3)

Music History Electives (Choose One)
MUS441 Piano Literature (3)
MUS432 Vocal Literature (3)
MUS433 Choral Literature (3)

Ensembles(8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I (2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)

Special Topics(8 semester hours)
MUS111 Class Piano for Music Majors I (2)
MUS112 Class Piano for Music Majors II (2)
MUS113 Class Piano for Music Majors III (2)
MUS114 Class Piano for Music Majors IV (2)

Special Topics Electives (Choose One)
MUS262 Diction for Singers (2)
MUS351 Worship and Music (3)
MUS361 Opera Workshop (2)
MUS413 Vocal Pedagogy (3)

* Additional Requirements -
a) Pass the Piano Proficiency Test before the 3rd year in attendance.
b) Attending the choir class is the part of applied music for conducting major
   
5.
 Instruments (Strings, Woodwinds, and Brass) Major
  Performance Requirements (27 semester hours)
MUS201 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS401 Applied Music (3x4=12)
MUS400 Recital (3)

Music Theory Requirements (28 semester hours)
MUS121 Music Theory I (3)
MUS122 Music Theory II (3)
MUS221 Music Theory III (3)
MUS222 Music Theory IV (3)
MUS131 Sight Singing & Ear Training I (2+2)
MUS132 Sight Singing & Ear Training II (2+2)
MUS231 Sight Singing & Ear Training III (2+2)
MUS232 Sight Singing & Ear Training IV (2+2)

Music Theory Electives (Choose Two)
MUS326 Orchestration and Music Technology (3)
MUS421 Advanced Theory (3)
MUS422 Form and Analysis (3)
MUS423 Counterpoint I (3)
MUS424 Counterpoint II (3)
MUS425 Analysis of Post-Romantic Music (3)

Music History, and Literature Requirements(12 semester hours)
MUS331 Music History I (3)
MUS332 Music History II (3)
MUS333 Music History III (3)
MUS334 Music History IV (3)

Music History Electives (Choose One)
MUS441 Piano Literature (3)
MUS443 Vocal Literature (3)
MUS444 Choral Literature (3)
MUS445 Orchestral Literature (3)

Ensembles (8 semester hours)
MUS101 Choir I (2)
MUS102 Choir II (2)
MUS103 Choir III (2)
MUS104 Choir IV (2)

Special Topics (10 semester hours)
MUS111 Class Piano for Music Majors I (2)
MUS112 Class Piano for Music Majors II (2)
MUS113 Class Piano for Music Majors III (2)
MUS114 Class Piano for Music Majors IV (2)
MUS311 Choral Conducting (2)
MUS351 Worship and Music (3)

* Additional Requirement
Pass the Piano Proficiency Test before the 3rd year in attendance.


E. Course Description:

   
Dept MUS Number 100 Title Music Appreciation
Credits 3
Description An introduction to music as an art. This is to acquaint students with musical masterpieces as well as their styles and periods. Class sessions include lectures, listening to music, and a variety of participatory activities. Not intended for credit for Bachelor of Music candidates.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 105 Title Fundamentals of Music
Credits 3
Description An introduction to the building materials of music. Intended for students with little or no musical background. Principal topics include staff notation, scales and keys, rhythm and meter, intervals and triads. Not intended for credit for Bachelor of Music candidates.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 101-104 Title Choir I-IV
Credits 2
Description Choral Ensemble: Study, rehearsal, and concert performance of choral literature of various periods and styles. In addition, the group participates in school and off-campus performances, as well as appearances in the weekly on-campus chapel services. Open to all students.
Credit Limitation-All credit hours earned in Mus101 through Mus104 will appear on the student’s transcript but no more than 8 such credits will count toward the hours required to graduate.
Prerequisite NINE


Dept MUS Number 106 Title University Chorus
Credits 3
Description Choral Ensemble: Study, rehearsal, and concert performance of choral literature of various periods and styles. In addition, the group participates in school and off-campus performances, as well as appearances in the weekly on-campus chapel services. Open to all students.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 111-114 Title Class Piano I-IV
Credits 2
Description Prerequisites: each course is a prerequisite for the next one in the sequence.
Basic musicianship through elementary keyboard skills, includes basic playing skills such as reading, fingering, technique, and elementary repertoire. Also includes functional and theoretical skills such as intervals, chord spelling, chord types, simple progressions, voice leading, and harmonizations. Courses will meet 30 minutes weekly. Functional keyboard skills for satisfying the piano proficiency requirement. To be taken concurrently with MUS121, MUS122, MUS221, and MUS222 by students who are not piano or organ majors.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 121, 122 Title Music Theory I, II
Credits 3
Description Prerequisites: each course is a prerequisite for the next one in the sequence.
Review of theory fundamentals. Introduction for the tonal procedures of the Common Practice period including diatonic harmony, part-writing, simple analysis, and two-part counterpoint.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 131, 132 Title Sight Singing & Ear Training I, II
Credits 3
Description Prerequisite: each course is a prerequisite for the next one in the sequence.
Foundation work in sight singing including rhythmic and melodic dictation, error detection within a diatonic framework, and keyboard harmony. To be taken concurrently with Mus 121 and 122.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 201 Title Applied Music
Credits 3
Description Prerequisite: admission to one of the Bachelor of Music programs.
60 minutes lesson per week. In addition to their private lessons, students may be required to attend a student’s recital each semester. Students must earn 12 hours before moving to the next higher number.
A-Piano
B-Organ
C-Composition
D-Choral Conducting
E-Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon)
F-Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Doublebass)
G-Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Horn, and Tuba)
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 221, 222 Title Music Theory III, IV
Credits 3
Description Each course is a prerequisite for the next one in the sequence. Continuation of harmonic practices, to include chromatic harmony, modulation, analysis, and two-part counterpoint.
Prerequisite MUS122


Dept MUS Number 231, 232 Title Sight Singing and Ear Training III, IV
Credits 2
Description Each course is a prerequisite for the next one in the sequence. Continued development of sight singing including rhythmic and melodic dictation, error detection within a diatonic framework, and keyboard harmony. To be taken concurrently with MUS221 and MUS222.
Prerequisite MUS132


Dept MUS Number 262 Title Diction for Singers
Credits 2
Description Designed for the vocal music majors. The study of the pronunciation, enunciation, and expression of the German, French, Italian, and English language in singing.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 311 Title Choral Conducting
Credits 2
Description Fundamental elements of conducting including baton technique, score reading, cueing, expression, interpretation and rehearsal skills with an emphasis on applying these techniques in practical conducting experiences involving vocal and instrumental ensembles. Not for the choral conducting majors.
Prerequisite MUS222


Dept MUS Number 314 Title Accompanying
Credits 2
Description Developing musical sensitivity at the keyboard to enhance the performance of vocalists or instrumentalists. Practical participation will be required. Designed for the piano majors.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 315 Title Service Playing
Credits 2
Description Techniques for church organists including hymn playing, improvisation, accompaniment of anthems and sacred solos, and music for wedding and funeral.
Prerequisite NONE


Dept MUS Number 326 Title Orchestration and Music Technology
Credits 3
Description A study of techniques used in the creation of computer music for various instrumental and vocal ensembles. Students acquire abilities with hardware and software for notation, MIDI sequencing. These techniques will be utilized to complete a series of composition and arranging projects. It is also recommended that the students acquire knowledge of standard band and orchestral instruments regarding playing ranges, technical limitations, and tone-color possibilities in solo and combination. Guidance and practice in scoring for various combinations