Group intruction of fundamental piano skills to be used in live worship service settings. Focus on scales, basic chord structures, improvisation, chord chart realization, and accompaniment skills. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Introduces students to foundational elements of guitar study. Students will learn how to play chords in open positions, major and pentatonic scales in all keys, note reading, basics of fingerstyle and plectrum technique, improvisation, and ensemble playing. Special emphasis will be placed on worship based applications of guitar playing. May be repeated for credit. (1 unit; Fall)

Group intruction of intermediate piano skills to be used in live worship service settings. Content will continue from MUS 015 and focus on more advanced chord structures, improvisation, chord chart realization, and accompaniment skills. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 015. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Expounds upon foundational elements in MUS 017 by introducing intermediate guitar skills and worship applications. Students will learn how to play closed chord forms, including inversions and extended chords, major and pentatonic scales in all keys, note reading beyond first position, applications of fingerstyle and plectrum technique in worship, improvisation, and ensemble playing. Special emphasis will be placed on worship-based applications of guitar playing. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 017 (1 unit; Fall)

Required of all Bachelor of Music majors for each semester in residence. Performance Forum is designed to support the Mission Statement of the School of Music, “…to inspire students to the highest standards of musical craft and personal character.” Meets for one hour per week on Friday mornings. The time will be devoted to student recitals, faculty recitals, master classes, music major information sessions, and community-building and character training by the Dean. Grades will be based on attendance. (0 units; Fall/Spring)

This student/faculty forum is a learning environment dedicated to discussing and applying principles and skills related to the conception, planning, organization, and leading of biblical, creative, engaging worship experiences that incorporate a variety of programmatic, stylistic, and cultural models. Furthermore, this class will serve as the platform from which Worship Arts and Ministry students will be placed in local church internships and worship leadership roles in CBU chapels. May be repeated for a maximum of four (4) units of credit. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

This student/faculty forum is a learning environment dedicated to discussing, studying, and applying principles related to the conception, planning, organizing, and leading of biblical, creative, engaging worship experiences that incorporate a variety of programmatic, stylistic, and cultural models. Furthermore, this class will serve as a collaborative platform from which students will be placed in worship leadership roles of increasing responsibility in CBU chapels and local church environments. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: MUS 054. (1 unit; Fall/Spring)

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisite: Declared Music Major or Minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisites: MUS 081 and declared Music major or minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisite: Declared Music Major or Minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisites: MUS 082 and declared Music major or minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisite: Declared Music Major or Minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. May be repeated for credit. Additional private instruction fee. Prerequisites: MUS 088 and declared Music major or minor. (1-2 units; Fall/Spring)

University Choir and Orchestra is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units. Additional uniform fee. (0-1 units; 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. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units. Additional uniform fee. (0-1 units; 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. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units. Additional uniform fee. (0-1 units; Fall/Spring)

Rhapsody Chorale is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music for soprano/alto voices and combine with other choirs to form the Worship Collective. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units. Additional uniform fee. (0-1 units; Fall/Spring)

University Choir and Orchestra is open by audition to all interested students. UCO will rehearse and perform a variety of sacred music. A concert tour at the end of the school year is required. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units. Additional uniform fee. Prerequisite: MUS 090. (0-1 units; 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. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. May be repeated for a maximum for twelve (12) times. Additional uniform fee. Prerequisite: MUS 091 or 094. (0-1 units; 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. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units. Additional uniform fee. Prerequisite: MUS 092. (0-1 units; Fall/Spring)

Rhapsody Chorale is open by audition to all interested students. The group will rehearse and perform a variety of music for soprano/alto voices and combine with other choirs to form the Worship Collective. The group will concertize throughout the traditional academic year. Students must have sophomore status and prior experience to take Upper Division ensembles. Students must be enrolled in at least one ensemble for full credit each semester. Additional ensembles may be taken for zero (0) units. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units. Additional uniform fee. Prerequisite: MUS 091 or 094. (0-1 units; Fall/Spring)

A survey of the books of the Old Testament and their theological contribution to the overall storyline of the Bible. Attention is also given to the historical and cultural context of ancient Israel. Fulfills general education requirement for non-Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A survey of the books of the New Testament and their contributions to the overall storyline of the Bible. Special attention is given to the life of Jesus and the development of the early church in their historical, cultural, and theological settings. Fulfills general education requirement for non-Christian Studies majors. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A review of music fundamentals, intensive study of basic concepts of music theory for the music major, introduction to music notation software. Concert attendance requirement. Concurrent requisite: MUS 115. (3 units; Fall)

Introductory experiences in sight-singing and ear-training. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 114. (1 unit; Fall)

Thought and discussion on the true heart of a worship leader. Special emphasis will be given to the call of a worship leader and the practical elements of music ministry. This course is designed to introduce students to the Worship Arts and Ministry program and provide the foundational elements of worship, which will prepare them for academic and career success. (1 unit; Fall)

Development of skills in analyzing and writing music involving diatonic voice leading principles and harmonic progressions. Examples are drawn from art, sacred and popular music. Concurrent Requisite: MUS 125. Prerequisite: MUS 114. Concert attendance requirement. (3 units; Spring)

Continued development of aural skills and introduction to keyboard harmony and improvisation. Prerequisite: MUS 115; Concurrent requisite: MUS 124. (1 unit; Spring)

Emphasis on musical instruments, and be able to describe their significance in a culture's folklore, religion and history; fundamental elements of music and how they vary in different traditions; the effects of cultural influences such as gender and ethnically on the perception, interpretations and performance of music; forces of nationalism, acculturation, and westernization and their effect on musical traditions. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

Advanced writing and analysis of music involving chromatic and extended harmonies, and an introduction to 16th century polyphony and 18th century counterpoint. Examples are drawn from art, sacred and popular music. Prerequisite: MUS 124; Concurrent Requisite: MUS 215. (3 units; Fall)

Advanced training in ear-training, sight-singing and keyboard harmony involving chromatic exercises. Prerequisite: MUS 125; Concurrent Requisite: MUS 214. (1 unit; Fall)

Introduction to a broad perspective of the many ways musicians use computers. Emphasis on historic milestones, current issues, and practical skill in using software and hardware in music technology. Prerequisite: Declared music major, minor, or concentration. (2 units; Fall/Spring)

This course is designed to introduce the process of public communication and to help develop and refine the skills of oral communication. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

A study of the basic principles for preparing and delivering biblical sermons, with an emphasis on the writing, delivery, and analysis of expository sermons. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Spring)

This course will introduce the student to ministerial counseling at the relational, theological and practical levels. The student will understand the place of counseling in ministry and discipleship and will be exposed to the major areas of counseling that is found in a religious and congregational context. In addition, the student will be exposed to the integration of theology and Behavioral Science theory and methods to both compare and contrast these approaches. (3 units; Fall, odd years)

A historical and theoretical consideration of interpretative methodology as illustrated by and applied to selected texts from various portions of the biblical materials. Core requirement for Christian Studies majors and minors. Prerequisite: Previous Biblical Studies coursework. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

An exploration of the biblical truths of Scripture, God, humanity, sin, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, salvation, the Christian life, the church, and the life to come. Students will examine each major doctrine and understand its place in the biblical story. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

This course is a study of the development of musical styles and idioms in the context of selected historical periods and their connection with the cultural evolution of Western civilization. (3 units; Fall)

This course is designed to explore the craft and heart of ministry in the church. It will equip future worship leaders/pastors with the practical, ministerial, and management skills needed to build, organize, and manage a thriving multi-dimensional, biblically based, worship ministry in the context of the local church worldwide. (3 units; Fall)

Basic conducting skills, principles, and rehearsal techniques for choral and instrumental music. Observations of choral and instrumental ensemble rehearsals. Prerequisite: MUS 214. (2 units; Fall)

A survey of music used for congregational singing studied from perspectives of text and music, history, culture, and practice. (2 units; Spring)

An examination of biblical text and the history of worship in the church in order to develop a biblical theology of worship and its application in the local church. Students will learn about the development and reforms of liturgical practices and biblical foundations for historical and present-day worship applications. (3 units; Fall/Spring)

Beginning with the fundamentals of songwriting and arranging, students will experience the process of commercial music production. Additional topics including music copyright, licensing, and publishing will be covered while student compositions are created and produced in the recording studio environment. Prerequisite: MUS 282. (3 units; Fall)

Worship Technology covers the various skills needed for the technical aspects of modern church worship service. Included in the course will be techniques on lighting, sound, multi-media, and emerging technologies that will enhance corporate worship. The student will learn the various skills needed for these areas as well as the ability to communicate with professionals in the technical field. (3 units; Spring)

This course is designed to equip the aspiring worship leader/pastor with administrative, organization, and management skills essential for success in the environment and structure of the local church. Prerequisite: MUS 304. (2 units; Spring)

This course will equip worship leaders with tools and strategies to weave numerous musical and artistic elements together to design creative, coherent, and powerful worship experiences. Also covered will be vocal and instrumental scoring and arranging for worship contexts. (2 units; Spring)

This internship will consist of a summer spent serving in the context of a church worship ministry under the direct mentorship of an established and influential worship leader/pastor. This internship will serve as a capstone project for those in the BA in Worship Arts and Ministry degree program and will represent a synthesis and application of musical, technical, ministerial, and professional skills assessed throughout the program. (1 unit; Summer)

Worship Arts and Ministry students must plan, organize, lead, and execute a 60-minute senior recital or project. The vision of the event will be modeled after a "Night of Worship" setting and include select creative elements outside of music such as lighting, video, staging, and/or other artistic expressions. Student must complete Level 4 of the Worship Arts Proficiency. Prerequisite: Senior status. (0 units; Fall/Spring)