Instrumental Performance

Instrumental Performance Courses

Bachelor of Music core courses: 53-54

• MU340 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble in primary Instrument (4)
• MU340/S Wind or String Ensemble* (8)
• MU360 Individual Instr. in primary instrument (addt’l) (6)
• One of the following:
  • MU366 Tonal Counterpoint (2)
  • MU445 Arranging (2)
  • MU474 Orchestration (2)
• MU477 Instrumental Pedagogy (1)
• MU478 Instrumental Literature ( 1)
• MU260.1 Half Recital (Junior) (1)
• MU460 Full Recital (2)

Total units required for emphasis : 78-79
*Satisfies Performance Ensemble in the B.M. Core.

Bachelor of Music core courses

Total core courses 61-62

• MU131 Piano Foundations I*
• MU132 Piano Foundations II*
• MU141A Music Theory I
• MU141B Aural Skills I
• MU142A Music Theory II
• MU142B Aural Skills II
• MU150 Staff Accompanist**
• MU160/360 Individual Instruction in primary instrument
• MU221 Digital Music Technology
• MU231 Piano Foundations III*
• MU232 Piano Foundations IV*
• MU241A Music Theory III
• MU241B Aural Skills III
• MU242A Music Theory IV
• MU242B Aural Skills IV
• MU271 Basic Conducting
• MU295 Music and Art for Musicians***
• One of the following
  • MU310 University Singers
  • MU310O University Orchestra
• MU330 Concert Attendance****
• MU333 Worship and Songs of the Church
• MU390 Performance Practicum****
• MU393 Music History & Literature
• MU394 Music History & Literature II
• MU396 World Music
• MU482 Senior Seminar
• Performing Ensemble

*Testing out allowed for any or all semesters of Piano Foundations.
**Required for primary instrument: voice.
***Fulfills G.E. requirement for MU190.
****8 semesters required.

Biblical Studies Minor

Students typically also earn a minor in Biblical Studies as part of their normal four-year degree program. Students must ensure to complete 24 Bible units, including the following courses:

Program Learning Outcomes

Perform with a high level of musicianship as demonstrated through a developed technical skill, artistic interpretation, listening skills, and ability to perform jointly with an accompanist.

Total units required for emphasis: 78-79

• MU340 Instrumental Chamber Ensemble in primary
  Instrument
• MU340/S Wind or String Ensemble*
• MU360 Individual Instr. in primary instrument (addt’l)
• One of the following 
  • MU366 Tonal Counterpoint
  • MU445 Arranging
  • MU474 Orchestration
• MU477 Instrumental Pedagogy
• MU478 Instrumental Literature
• MU260.1 Half Recital (Junior)
• MU460 Full Recital

*Satisfies Performance Ensemble in the B.M. Core.