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Music Performance Major: Vocal (BMus)

Degree: Bachelor in Music

Majors: Biblical Studies, Music Performance (Composition, Instrumental, or Vocal), also available as a minor

Total: 136 credit hours

Major Mission: The Music Performance major is designed to facilitate a high level of artistic training that, paired with the students' biblical and worship studies, will produce cross-cultural leaders uniquely prepared to serve as "salt and light" within the world of performing arts and to serve the local body with their gifts and talents.

Major Outcomes: In addition to the department objectives, the students will:

  1. Articulate an understanding of the biblical balance between service and performance.
  2. Demonstrate relevancy in the use of their art form as a ministry tool.
  3. Exhibit poise and confidence in music performance.
  4. Recognize music from various historical periods.
  5. Demonstrate a professional knowledge of the history and repertoire of their instrument.
  6. Include a personal mission statement, within the biblical philosophy of ministry, which articulates the investment of their gifts and talents for the advancement of the kingdom of God.

Requirements: In order to fulfill the baccalaureate requirements in music performance, the student must:

  1. Complete all credit requirements.
  2. Fulfill all departmental requirements as outlined in the MWPA Handbook.
  3. Complete MWPA 101, the MWPA Seminar.
  4. Participate and maintain a 3.5 average in a large ensemble for eight semesters.
  5. Maintain a 3.0 average in chosen proficiency.
  6. Practice a minimum of seven hours weekly for a total of 84 hours per semester on the major applied instrument.
  7. Perform and obtain a satisfactory evaluation from the MWPA faculty for student junior and senior recitals.
  8. Attend all required MWPA department forum (WPA 100), performances, and events.
  9. Accumulate eight semesters of a major proficiency (voice, piano, organ, composition, or instrumental).

Music Performance Major: Vocal Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

LBC 101Engaging Faith & Life

3
THE 105Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies

3
LAN 101College Composition and Research

3
ENS 101Chorale

1
ENS ____
Ensemble (NC)

0
MAP ____
Applied Music Lesson

1
MUS 101Music Theory I

2
MUS 101LMusicianship I Lab

1
WPA 100Worship & Performing Arts Forum

0
WPA 102Intro to Music, Worship, & the Performing Arts

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Spring Semester

BIB 105Biblical Hermeneutics

3
LAN 104Public Speaking

3
MAT ____
MAT Core

3
ENS 101Chorale

1
ENS ____
Ensemble (NC)

0
MAP ____
Applied Music Lesson

1
MUS 102Music Theory II

2
MUS 102LMusicianship II Lab

1
MUS 221Conducting I

3
WPA 100Worship & Performing Arts Forum

0
Total Credit Hours:17

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

CSV 201Christian Service I

0
BIB 103Creation & Covenants: OT I

3
LIT ____
LIT Core (100/200 Level)

3
HIS ____
HIS Core (100/200 Level)

3
ENS 101Chorale

1
ENS ____
Ensemble (NC)

0
MAP ____
Applied Music Lesson

1
MPR 301Vocal Repertoire & Diction I

3
MUL 101Piano Lab I

1
WPA 100Worship & Performing Arts Forum

0
Total Credit Hours:15

MUL 101 or proficiency

Spring Semester

CSV 202Christian Service II

0
BIB 104Israel's Life & Literature: OT II

3
THE 223Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall

3
PHE 129Rhythmic Movement

1
ENS 101Chorale

1
ENS ____
Ensemble (NC)

0
ENS 132Musical Theatre

1
MAP ____
Applied Music Lesson

1
MPR 302Vocal Repertoire & Diction II

3
MUL 102Piano Lab II

1
MUS 201Music Theory III

3
MUS 201LMusicianship Lab III

1
WPA 100Worship & Performing Arts Forum

0
Total Credit Hours:18

Junior Year

Fall Semester

BIB 203Life of Christ: NT I

3
THE 224Christian Narrative II: Redemption

3
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Arts & Sciences Elective

3
HUM 240Music History I

3
ENS 101Chorale

1
ENS 201Musical Theatre Workshop

1
MAP ____
Applied Music Lesson

1
MPD 305

WPA 100Worship & Performing Arts Forum

0
WPA 301Worship & Performing Arts Internship I

0
Total Credit Hours:18

Arts & Sciences Elective: Choose from: HUM 212, PHI 201, POL 202, SOC 101 or SOC 203.

Spring Semester

BIB 204Early Church: NT II

3
BOT 210Psalms

3
HUM 340Music History II

3
PHE ____
PHE Elective

1
ENS 101Chorale

1
ENS 132Musical Theatre

1
ENS 202Opera Workshop

1
MAP ____
Applied Music Lesson

1
MPR 399Junior Recital

0
MUS 211Introduction to Composition

3
MUS 202LMusicianship IV Lab

1
WPA 100Worship & Performing Arts Forum

0
WPA 302Worship & Performing Arts Internship II

0
Total Credit Hours:17

Senior Year

Fall Semester

BNT ____
Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective

3
HUM 440Music History III

3
LAN ____
Foreign Language Elective
ENS 101Chorale

1
ENS ____
Ensemble (NC)

0
MAP ____
Applied Music Lesson

1
MUS ____
Music Theory Elective

3
MPR 401Performance Career Seminar

1
WPA 100Worship & Performing Arts Forum

0
WPA 400Cross-cultural Experience

1
Total Credit Hours:16

Music Theory Elective: Choose from: MUS 330, MUS 331, MUS 332.

Spring Semester

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Arts & Sciences Elective

3
THE 320

SCI ____
SCI CORE (100/200 Level)

3
ENS 101Chorale

1
ENS ____
Ensemble (NC)

0
MAP ____
Applied Music Lesson

1
____ ____
MPD/MUS/MUE Elective

3
MPR 499Senior Recital

1
WPA 100Worship & Performing Arts Forum

0
WPA 101Worship & Performing Arts Seminar

1
WPA 450Worship and Performing Arts Practicum

1
Total Credit Hours:17