Music: Elective Studies (BA)

Credential: Bachelor of Arts

Majors: Biblical Studies, Music

Certification/Licensure:  This program is not intended to lead to certification/licensure.

Location:  Lancaster

Program Director:  Timothy Sidebothom, PhD

Department Mission Statement: The Music, Worship, and Performing Arts Department exists to glorify God by preparing highly skilled artists to influence culture with grace and truth.  

Program Description:  The Bachelor of Arts in Music: Elective Studies program is designed for students who desire to add more curriculum choice to their foundational studies in musicianship and performance.   There is a focus on breadth rather than specialized depth in this program.   It can allow a student to pursue courses outside the music curriculum to focus acutely on expanding their collegiate and career aims.     

Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:

1. Demonstrate foundational musicianship skills.

2. Describe and demonstrate the integration of Biblical worldview in life and career as musicians

3. Apply historical and theoretical understanding to the analysis, performance, and creation of musical forms, processes, and structures found in representative examples from the western music tradition.

4. Demonstrate foundational leadership skills in a selected musical area(s) either through free electives or a cognate of courses in a particular area.

5. Demonstrate a knowledge of diverse historic backgrounds and the modern context in the chosen general music studies area(s).

Experiential Learning:  In keeping with the breadth of this program, the two semesters of internships and one semester of Practicum, can be geared towards music or practical areas of interest in another academic area.     Placement in these experiential semesters can be virtual or in person.    Under the mentorship of the student’s major advisor, the student will be responsible to secure each of these placement opportunities. 

Continuation in MWPA Programs

Upon completion of 42 credits and/or during the second semester Sophomore year, the MWPA Faculty will vote on the student’s formal acceptance into the specific program leading toward graduation.

 Criteria for formal acceptance:

• Satisfactory evaluation of jury performance (2 semesters)
• Cumulative GPA of 2.0 (C average)
• Professional GPA of 2.7 (B- average)
• Applied GPA of 3.0 (B average)
• Attendance at required departmental events
• Participation in and attendance at departmental performance events

Probation

For freshmen, if applied GPA is between 2.0-3.0 and/or professional GPA  is between 2.0-2.7, student will be on probation for sophomore year.

For sophomores, if applied GPA  is between 2.0-3.0 and/or professional GPA  is between 2.0-2.7, student will meet with the department chair to determine continued action plan.

If applied and/or professional GPA is below 2.0, students will be asked to find another major.

Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements

Curricular Structure	Credits
Bible & Theology Courses	36
Arts & Sciences Courses	37
Music Courses	48
LBC 100 Foundations Seminar	1
Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202	0
Program Total	122

Bible & Theology Courses (36 credits)

BIB 103	Creation & Covenants: OT I	3
BIB 104	Israel's Life & Literature: OT II	3
BIB 106	Interpreting the Bible	3
BIB 203	Life of Christ: NT I	3
BIB 204	Early Church: NT II	3
BOT 210	Psalms	3
THE 105	Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies	3
THE 223	Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall	3
THE 224	Christian Narrative II: Redemption	3
THE 320	Christianity and Culture	3
BNT	New Testament Elective	3
	Theology-focused Elective	3

 

Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)

LAN 101	Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric	3
LAN 104	Public Speaking	3
LIT	Literature Core (100/200 Level)	3
HIS	History Core (100/200 Level)	3
SCI	Science Core (100/200 Level)	3
SCI	SCI Lab	1
MAT	Math Core (100/200 Level)	3
HUM 240	Music History I	3
HUM 340	Music History II	3
HUM 440	Music History III	3
	SOC 101, PHI 201, SOC 203, HUM 212, or POL 202	3
	Arts & Sciences Elective	3
	Arts & Sciences Elective	3

 

Music Courses (48 credits)

MUS 100	Music Fundamentals	1
MUL 100	Piano Fundamentals	0
MUL 101	Piano Lab I	1
MUL 102	Piano Lab II	1
MWP 102	Intro to Music, Worship, & the Performing Arts	3
MWP 400	MWPA Cross Cultural Externship	0
MPR 499	Senior Recital	1
MUS 101	Music Theory I	3
MUS 101L	Musicianship I Lab	1
MUS 102	Music Theory II	3
MUS 102L	Musicianship II Lab	1
MUS 211	Introduction to Composition	3
MUS 211L	Musicianship Lab III	1
ENS	Ensemble (primary; 1 credit per semester)	8
ENS	Ensemble (NC)	0
ENS	Ensemble (NC)	0
ENS	Ensemble (NC)	0
ENS	Ensemble (NC)	0
MAP	Applied Vocal/Instrumental Study	8
MAP 100	MPWA Forum	0
MWP 301	Worship & Performing Arts Internship I	0
MWP 302	Worship & Performing Arts Internship II	0
MWP 450	Worship & Performing Arts Practicum	1
	Major Elective	3
	Major Elective	3
	Major Elective	3
	Major Elective	3

 

LBC 100 (1 credit)

LBC 100

Foundations Seminar

1

 

Christian Service (0 credit)

Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society. CSV 201 and CSV 202

CSV 201	Christian Service I	0
CSV 202	Christian Service II	0

 

Program Director:

Timothy Sidebothom, PhD

Dr. Sidebothom originally hails from the Philadelphia area.  "Doc" has taught at LBC since 1991 and particularly relishes teaching the Music History sequence because there is always something new to learn.  from 1983 - 2008, he served several churches in New York and Pennsylvania as organist, choir director, and worship leader.  He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Church Music from  Houghton College, a Master of Music in Church Music from Westminster Choir College, and a PhD in Liturgical Studies from Drew University. 

 

Faculty:

Rob Bigley, DMA

Jeffrey Martin, MMus

Rachel Sidebothom, MMus

Timothy Sidebothom, PhD   

Paul Thorlakson, DMA