Courses

Practical training in the presentation of musical dramas. Consists of regular rehearsals and final performance of musicals, music dramas, and operas. Open to Master of Music and non-Master of Music students by audition. Concurrent Requisites: MUS 581, and 582. (1-3 units; Fall/Spring)

Camerata is the most advanced, select mixed (SATB) choral ensemble open by audition from all academic disciplines. Repertoire for this ensemble focuses on music composed specifically for advanced level chamber choirs. Additionally, Camerata will join other choirs and Symphony Orchestra to perform extended works composed for large musical forces. Rehearsals seek to promote vocal development, musicianship training, team work, artistic expression, and spiritual reflection. Camerata is also a service organization which performs concerts for the California Baptist University community, in the local area, and in outreach and recruitment events. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Magnolia Singers is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of advanced music for soprano/alto voices and combine with other choirs to form the Worship Collective. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Lancer Chorus is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music for tenor/bass voices and combine with other choirs to form the Worship Collective. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

This choral ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music for soprano/alto voices. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Open by audition to all interested students. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Chamber Ensemble provides opportunities for preparation and performance of small ensemble repertoire. Ensembles rehearse weekly, are provided coaching, and present performances of the music studied. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, or 588. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Jazz Ensemble provides musicians with opportunities to learn a variety of jazz styles in a "big band" setting, as well as to enhance individual improvisational skills. This course also provides practical experience through rehearsals and performances. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor's consent. May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, or 588. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

A select concert band comprised of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion students at the university, performing both standard and emerging repertoire for winds at a high artistic level. Open to qualified students by audition. Members of the ensemble are expected to demonstrate outstanding skill and musicianship through individual practice with refinement in ensemble rehearsal. Additional uniform fee. May be repeated for credit. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, or 588. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to all qualified students. The group will rehearse and perform the finest examples of orchestral literature, ranging from the 18th century to the present. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, or 588. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Presentation of original compositions and arrangements created while the student is in residence for the degree is presented in a public recital. A portfolio of original compositions and arrangements will be presented to a graduate committee for approval. Recital Fee. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Performance of repertoire learned while the student is in residence for the degree. Recital approval and performance guidelines are available from the SOM graduate office and applied instructor. Pass/Fail. (1 unit; Spring)

Students will conduct instrumental/choral ensembles of multiple sizes and instrumentation of repertoire learned while the student is in residence for the degree. A major paper will be produced related to the literature performed in recital. Topics include performance practice, musicology or theoretical subjects. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

An intensive study of specific periods in music history. Topics will be announced in advanced and drawn from the following: Music in the Renaissance, Music in the Baroque, Classicism in Music, and other specialized topics related to music history. (3 units; Fall odd years)

An intensive study of specific periods in music history. Topics will be announced in advanced and drawn from the following: Romanticism in Music, 20th Century Music, American Music and other specialized topics related to music history. (3 units; Spring even years)

Survey of orchestral literature and composers from the late 18th century to present. Emphasis is placed on performance practice of each style period and major orchestral works. Explored literature will vary in difficulty, from beginning to professional ensembles. (2 units; Fall)

Overview of techniques for the analysis of music post-1900. Evaluation of compositional techniques of major composers and musical works. (3 units; Fall)

A study of the forms and structure of music from 1750 to current, including the influence of form on interpretation. (2 units; Spring odd years)

Survey of choral literature and composers from the Renaissance to 1750. Major choral works will be examined as well as performance practice of each style period. Explored literature will vary in difficulty, from beginning to professional ensembles. (2 units; Fall)

Survey of wind band literature, chamber to symphonic. Emphasis is placed on performance practice and major composers and works. Explored literature will vary in difficulty, from beginning to professional ensembles. (2 units; Spring)

Discussion, study, and analysis of orchestration techniques, including scoring for various instrumental and choral groupings. (3 units; Fall odd years)

Survey of choral literature and composers from 1750 to the present. Major choral works will be examined as well as performance practice of each style period. Explored literature will vary in difficulty, from beginning to professional ensembles. (2 units; Spring)

Development of correct pronunciation methods through language drills, recordings and reading of phonetic transcriptions of musical texts in choral/vocal literature. Encompasses proper diction for Latin, Italian and Spanish choral/vocal literature. (1 unit; Fall)

Development of correct pronunciation methods through language drills, recordings and reading of phonetic transcriptions of musical texts in choral/vocal literature. Encompasses proper diction for English, German and French solo song and choral literature. (1 unit; Spring)

A survey of music literature related to the student's primary instrument of study from all musical style periods. (2 units; Fall odd years)

An intensive seminar on specific composers and compositional techniques. Topics will be announced in advance and drawn from the following: 20th century composers and theological perspectives; 20th century concertos; the music of Beethoven; 16th century sacred vocal music and other specialized topics related to composers and compositional techniques. (2 units; Fall)

A study of the singing voice including anatomy and physiology culminating in proper vocal technique and application to solo vocal and/or choral literature. Teaching a student for half the semester is required. (2 units; Spring even years)

Practical training in the presentation of musical dramas. Consists of regular rehearsals and final performance of musicals, music dramas, and operas. Open to Master of Music and non-Master of Music students by audition. Concurrent Requisites: MUS 581, and 582. (1-3 units; Fall/Spring)

Camerata is the most advanced, select mixed (SATB) choral ensemble open by audition from all academic disciplines. Repertoire for this ensemble focuses on music composed specifically for advanced level chamber choirs. Additionally, Camerata will join other choirs and Symphony Orchestra to perform extended works composed for large musical forces. Rehearsals seek to promote vocal development, musicianship training, team work, artistic expression, and spiritual reflection. Camerata is also a service organization which performs concerts for the California Baptist University community, in the local area, and in outreach and recruitment events. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Magnolia Singers is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of advanced music for soprano/alto voices and combine with other choirs to form the Worship Collective. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Lancer Chorus is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music for tenor/bass voices and combine with other choirs to form the Worship Collective. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

This choral ensemble will rehearse and perform a variety of music for soprano/alto voices. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Open by audition to all interested students. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Chamber Ensemble provides opportunities for preparation and performance of small ensemble repertoire. Ensembles rehearse weekly, are provided coaching, and present performances of the music studied. The course is open to all music majors and to non-music majors by instructor permission. May be repeated for credit. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, or 588. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Jazz Ensemble provides musicians with opportunities to learn a variety of jazz styles in a "big band" setting, as well as to enhance individual improvisational skills. This course also provides practical experience through rehearsals and performances. It is open to qualified students by audition or instructor's consent. May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, or 588. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

A select concert band comprised of the finest woodwind, brass, and percussion students at the university, performing both standard and emerging repertoire for winds at a high artistic level. Open to qualified students by audition. Members of the ensemble are expected to demonstrate outstanding skill and musicianship through individual practice with refinement in ensemble rehearsal. Additional uniform fee. May be repeated for credit. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, or 588. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Symphony Orchestra is open by audition to all qualified students. The group will rehearse and perform the finest examples of orchestral literature, ranging from the 18th century to the present. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. Additional uniform fee. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, or 588. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Students survey methods books and repertoire appropriate for elementary, middle school, and high school settings, and study beginning and intermediate media instrumental development in schools, communities, and churches. Students will also examine important issues such as the role of technology in instrumental music; best practices for instrumental techniques, development and maintenance. (3 units; Spring-even years)

Presentation of original compositions and arrangements created while the student is in residence for the degree is presented in a public recital. A portfolio of original compositions and arrangements will be presented to a graduate committee for approval. Recital Fee. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Performance of repertoire learned while the student is in residence for the degree. Recital approval and performance guidelines are available from the SOM graduate office and applied instructor. Pass/Fail. (1 unit; Spring)

Students will conduct instrumental/choral ensembles of multiple sizes and instrumentation of repertoire learned while the student is in residence for the degree. A major paper will be produced related to the literature performed in recital. Topics include performance practice, musicology or theoretical subjects. Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: Permission of the Dean. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)