Music Courses

Music Curriculum

Prerequisites13 Credits
Applied Lessons at the 100-200 level
MUS 100: Music Fundamentals2
CMI 118: Music Technology2
MUS/CMI 141/241: Grove (Tech)1
MUS 240: The Christian Artist2
BTM 213: Christian Doctrine3
COMM 212: Public Speaking (or Instructor Approval)3
One year of a college-level proficiency in a non-native language
Major Courses39-40 Credits
CMI 150: Survey of Critical Technologies in Worship Ministry2
CMI 210: Rhythm Section Methods2
CMI 340: Studio Techniques2
MUS 101: Music Theory I3
MUS 111: Ear Training & Sight-reading I1
MUS 321: Survey of Music History3
MUS 495: Internship3
MUS 499: Capstone1
Applied Instruction at the 300 level2
Applied Instruction at the 400 level2
Choose one course from the following:
MCP 101: Class Piano2
MCG 101: Class Guitar2
Choose one course from the following:
CM 430: Discipleship & Small Groups3
BTM 410: Spiritual Formation
CW 225: Worshipping Community2
BTM 470: Leadership Skills for Ministry
Choose four credits from the following:
CMI 341: The Grove Collective Practicum: Live Production1
CMI 441: The Grove Collective Practicum: Live Production1
MUS 341: The Grove Collective1
MUS 441: The Grove Collective1
MUS 133: Grove Lab1
MUS 233: Grove Lab1
MUS 333: Grove Lab1
MUS 433: Grove Lab1
Choose six credits from the following, minimum of two upper division:
MUS 120: University Choir1
MUS 220: University Choir1
MUS 320: University Choir1
MUS 420: University Choir1
MUS 150: University Band1
MUS 250: University Band1
MUS 350: University Band1
MUS 450: University Band1

Worship Arts Concentration

Worship Arts Concentration Courses12 Credits
CW 335: Worship Leadership, Theology, and Planning3
MUS 201: Music Theory II3
MUS 211: Ear Training and Sight-reading II1
BTM 380: Preaching or
BTM 346: Orality
3
Choose one course from the following:
CMI 320: Lighting and Design2
CMI 360: Arranging and Producing2
CMI 330: Video Production II2
MUS 315: Songwriting2
MUS 351: Rehearsal Pedagogy and Leadership2
CW 401: Advanced Worship Leadership

Production Concentration

Production Concentration Courses12 Credits
CMI 310: Live Sound and Production.2
CMI 320: Lighting and Design2
CMI 350: Studio Techniques II2
CMI 330: Video Production2
Choose four credits from the following:
CMI 360: Arranging and Producing2
CMI 430: Video Production II2
MUS 315: Songwriting2
MUS 201: Music Theory II3
MUS 211: Ear Training and Sight-reading II1

Minor in Production

Minor Courses18 Credits
MUS 100: Music Fundamentals2
CMI 118: Music Technology2
CMI 150: Survey of Critical Technologies in Worship Ministry2
CMI 340: Studio Techniques2
CMI 341: Studio Techniques 2 (Avid Cert.)2
CMI 320: Lighting and Design2
CMI 430: Video Production2
CMI 310: Live Sound Production2
At least 3 credits of Grove Tech

Minor in Music

Prerequisites18 Credits
MUS 100: Music Fundamentals2
Minor Courses18 Credits
CW 225: The Worshiping Community2
CMI 118: Music Technology2
MUS 101: Music Theory I3
MUS 111: Ear Training & Sight-reading I1
Applied Music – Primary Performance Medium 100 Level Instruction2
Applied Music – Primary Performance Medium 200 Level Instruction2
Choose one from the following:
CMI 210: Rhythm Section Methods2
MCG 101: Class Guitar I2
MCP 101: Class Piano2
MUS 275: Survey of Music Business2
Choose four credits from the following:
MUS 120: University Choir1
MUS 220: University Choir1
MUS 320: University Choir1
MUS 420: University Choir1
MUS 141/142: The Grove Collective1
MUS 241/242: The Grove Collective1
MUS 341/342: The Grove Collective1
MUS 441/442: The Grove Collective1
MUS 150: University Band1
MUS 250: University Band1
MUS 350: University Band1
MUS 450: University Band1
Choose two courses from the following:
CMI 310: Live Sound Production2
CMI 320: Lighting & Design2
CMI 330: Video Production2
CMI 340: Studio Techniques I2
CMI 360: Music Arranging & Producing2
CW 335: Worship Theology & Planning3
CW 375: History of Worship in the Church2
MUS 321: Survey of Music History3
MUS 351: Conducting and Rehearsing2
MUS 361: Counterpoint2
MUS 364: Composition Practicum I2