Music Courses

Music Curriculum

Prerequisites20-21 Credits
Applied Lessons at the 100-200 level1-2
BTM 213: Christian Doctrine3
CMI 118: Music Technology2
CMI/MUS 141/241: Grove (Tech)1
COMM 212: Public Speaking (or Instructor Approval) (Worship Arts concentration only)3
MUS 100: Music Fundamentals2
MUS 240: The Christian Artist2
One year of a college-level proficiency in a non-native language6
Major Courses47-48 Credits
CMI 119: Survey of Critical Technologies in Worship Ministry2
CMI 210: Rhythm Section Methods2
CMI 340: Studio Techniques I2
MUS 101: Music Theory I3
MUS 111: Ear Training & Sight-reading I1
MUS 321: Survey of Music History3
MUS 495: Internship3
MUS 499: Capstone2
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:
BTM 410: Spiritual Formation3
BTM 470: Leadership Skills for Ministry3
CM 430: Discipleship & Small Groups3
CW 225: Worshipping Community2
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 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
Choose a concentration from below:12

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
Choose one course from the following:
BTM 380: Preaching3
BTM 346: Orality: 50 Biblical Stories Essential for Ministry3
Choose one course from the following:
CMI 320: Lighting and Design2
CMI 330: Video Production II2
CMI 360: Arranging and Producing2
MUS 315: Songwriting2
MUS 351: Rehearsal Pedagogy and Leadership2
CW 401: Advanced Worship Leadership2

Production Concentration

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

Minor in Music

Prerequisites2 Credits
MUS 100: Music Fundamentals2
Minor Courses18 Credits
CMI 118: Music Technology2
CW 225: The Worshiping Community2
MUS 101: Music Theory I3
MUS 111: Ear Training & Sight-reading I1
Applied Instruction at the 100 level2
Applied Instruction at the 200 level2
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 4 credits 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 Leadership, Theology & Planning3
CW 375: History of Worship in the Church2
MUS 321: Survey of Music History3
MUS 351 Rehearsal Pedagogy and Leadership
MUS 361: Counterpoint I2
MUS 364: Composition I2

Minor in Production

Minor Courses19 Credits
CMI 118: Music Technology2
CMI 150: Survey of Critical Technologies in Worship Ministry2
CMI 141/241/341/441 The Grove Collective Practicum: Live Production3
CMI 310: Live Sound Production2
CMI 320: Lighting and Design2
CMI 340: Studio Techniques I2
CMI 341: Studio Techniques II2
CMI 430: Video Production2
MUS 100: Music Fundamentals2