Courses | B.M. in Music Composition
Below are the course requirements for this academic program. In addition to these program-specific requirements, all majors include 51蹤獲's traditional undergraduate core curriculum. For more program details, including a sample course sequence, .
Transfer of Credits
Most courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. The following core courses will transfer directly:
- Theory I and II ( and )
- Musicianship I, II, III, and IV (, , , and )
- Introduction to Piano and Keyboard Skills I ( and )
In order to pass out of Theory III () or Keyboard Skills II (), the student must display proficiency by achieving favorable scores on the Theory and Keyboard placement surveys.
No credit(s) will be given for waived courses. Waiver of courses on the basis of placement surveys without comparable prior course credit will increase elective credits required.
Credit for courses taken at a non-accredited college or university will be granted only through placement or challenge surveys.
Applied Music
In order to graduate, music students must reach primary applied proficiency level standards designated for each degree program. Applied Music lessons are guided by faculty or studio artists who have expertise and professional experience in either the voice or instrument under study, or in composition. Studio artists are affiliated with 51蹤獲 via "special employee" contracts and thus do not undergo the same process for hire as do faculty. The studio artists are all highly competent individuals who appreciate 51蹤獲 and endorse the goals of the Conservatory. For more information, see the Conservatory Office.
GPA Requirements
Students in the degree program must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the major and receive a minimum grade of C in each required course.
Curriculum Requirements
Integration Seminar Requirement
All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program are required to take a Biblical Studies Integration Seminar. This requirement must be fulfilled by taking Integration Seminar: Redeeming Culture Through Music.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major and are exempt from the Core Curriculum requirement in foreign language, literature, and fine arts. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Keyboard Skills I 1 | 1 | |
| or | Keyboard Sight Reading I | |
| Keyboard Skills II 1 | 1 | |
| or | Keyboard Sight Reading II | |
| Applied Music (Composition) 2 | 6 | |
| Applied Music (Primary Instrument) 3 | 4 | |
| Musicianship I 4 | 1 | |
| Theory I 5 | 3 | |
| Essential Technologies for Musicians I | 1 | |
| Musicianship II 4 | 1 | |
| Theory II 5 | 3 | |
| Essential Technologies for Musicians II | 1 | |
| Introduction to Composition 6 | 2 | |
| Performing Arts Forum 7 | 2 | |
| Music Area Seminar 8 | 0 | |
| History of Western Art Music I: Medieval through Baroque | 3 | |
| History of Western Art Music II: Classical through Romantic | 3 | |
| Basic Conducting | 2 | |
| Modal and Tonal Counterpoint | 2 | |
| Orchestration | 2 | |
| Form and Analysis | 2 | |
| Analysis of Post-Tonal Music | 2 | |
| Musicianship III 4 | 1 | |
| Theory III 5 | 3 | |
| Musicianship IV 4 | 1 | |
| History and Analysis of 20th Century Music | 3 | |
| Music Cultures of the World | 2 | |
| Career Skills for the Entrepreneurial Musician | 2 | |
| Applied Music (Composition) 9 | 8 | |
| Senior Recital | 0 | |
| Integration Seminar: Redeeming Culture Through Music 10 | 3 | |
| Ensemble Courses | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| 51蹤獲 Chorale | ||
| Music Ensemble | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Winds | ||
| Handbell Choir | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Opera and Musical Production | ||
| Elective Courses | 7 | |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | ||
| Composing for New Media: Film, TV, and Audio Production | ||
| Composing for New Media: Sound Design, Recording Techniques | ||
| Composing for New Media: Advanced Orchestration, Score Preparation | ||
| Composing for New Media: Scoring for Film and Video Games, Audio Production | ||
| Select 4 credits from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Writing for Visual Storytelling | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media Production | ||
| Entertainment Business | ||
| Digital 3D Modeling | ||
| Designing Game Narratives | ||
| Voice Class | ||
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
| Music Production I | ||
| Applied Music (Composition) | ||
or | Applied Music | |
| Applied Music (Voice/Instrumental) | ||
or | Applied Music | |
| Advanced Studies in Conducting | ||
| Music Production II | ||
| Music Education: Brass | ||
| Music Education: Percussion | ||
| Music Education: Strings | ||
| Music Education: Woodwinds | ||
| Pop Theory for Worship and Commercial Music | ||
| Pop Theory II for Worship and Commercial Music | ||
| Composing for New Media: Film, TV, and Audio Production | ||
| Composing for New Media: Sound Design, Recording Techniques | ||
| Composing for New Media: Advanced Orchestration, Score Preparation | ||
| Composing for New Media: Scoring for Film and Video Games, Audio Production | ||
| Special Studies in Music (Special Studies in Ethnomusicology; Performance Health; Music History; or Preparation for Graduate Studies) | ||
| Program Course Requirements: 78 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 11 | 57 | |
| Total Credits | 135 | |
- 1
Keyboard principle students are exempt from and . Keyboardists must take and .
Students may take the Keyboard Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of the Keyboard requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in Introduction to Piano.
- 2
Must be taken for a total of 6 credits through proficiency: level 234.
- 3
Must be taken for a total of 4 credits through proficiency: level 224.
- 4
Students may take the Musicianship Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of the Musicianship requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in Musicianship I. Musicianship courses already taken at the college/university level will directly transfer for credit.
- 5
Students may take the Theory Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of their Theory requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in Introduction to Theory. The first two semesters of Written Theory courses already taken at the college/university level will directly transfer for credit.
- 6
covers proficiency: level 131.
- 7
7 semesters of Performing Arts Forum required for graduation; at least 2 semesters must be taken for 1 credit.
- 8
Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music ( or ).
- 9
Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency: level 438.
- 10
Fulfills the Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.
- 11
See for details.
Concentration
New Media
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree meet the Core Curriculum requirement of 3 credits in integration seminar within the major and are exempt from the Core Curriculum requirement in foreign language, literature, and fine arts. | ||
| Program Courses | ||
| Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Writing for Visual Storytelling | ||
| Introduction to Digital Media Production | ||
| Entertainment Business | ||
| Digital 3D Modeling | ||
| Designing Game Narratives | ||
| Keyboard Skills I 1 | 1 | |
| or | Keyboard Sight Reading I | |
| Keyboard Skills II 1 | 1 | |
| or | Keyboard Sight Reading II | |
| Applied Music (Composition) 2 | 6 | |
| Musicianship I 3 | 1 | |
| Theory I 4 | 3 | |
| Essential Technologies for Musicians I | 1 | |
| Musicianship II 3 | 1 | |
| Theory II 4 | 3 | |
| Essential Technologies for Musicians II | 1 | |
| Introduction to Composition 5 | 2 | |
| Performing Arts Forum 6 | 2 | |
| Music Area Seminar 7 | 0 | |
| History of Film Music | 3 | |
| History of Western Art Music I: Medieval through Baroque | 3 | |
| History of Western Art Music II: Classical through Romantic | 3 | |
| Basic Conducting | 2 | |
| Modal and Tonal Counterpoint | 2 | |
| Orchestration | 2 | |
| Form and Analysis | 2 | |
| Analysis of Post-Tonal Music | 2 | |
| Musicianship III 3 | 1 | |
| Theory III 4 | 3 | |
| Musicianship IV 3 | 1 | |
| History and Analysis of 20th Century Music | 3 | |
| Composing for New Media: Film, TV, and Audio Production | 1 | |
| Composing for New Media: Sound Design, Recording Techniques | 1 | |
| Composing for New Media: Advanced Orchestration, Score Preparation | 1 | |
| Composing for New Media: Scoring for Film and Video Games, Audio Production | 1 | |
| Music Cultures of the World | 2 | |
| Career Skills for the Entrepreneurial Musician | 2 | |
| Applied Music (Composition) 8 | 8 | |
| Senior Recital | 0 | |
| Integration Seminar: Redeeming Culture Through Music 9 | 3 | |
| Ensemble Courses | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| 51蹤獲 Chorale | ||
| Music Ensemble | ||
| Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| Symphonic Winds | ||
| Handbell Choir | ||
| Vocal Jazz Ensemble | ||
| University Chorus | ||
| Women's Chorus | ||
| Men's Chorus | ||
| Program Course Requirements: 80 credits | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 10 | 57 | |
| Total Credits | 137 | |
- 1
Keyboard principle students are exempt from and . Keyboardists must take and .
Students may take the Keyboard Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of the Keyboard requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in Introduction to Piano.
- 2
Must be taken for a total of 6 credits through proficiency: level 234.
- 3
Students may take the Musicianship Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of the Musicianship requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in Musicianship I. Musicianship courses already taken at the college/university level will directly transfer for credit.
- 4
Students may take the Theory Placement Survey to potentially pass out of some or all of their Theory requirements. Students who do not take the survey will automatically be placed in Introduction to Theory. The first two semesters of Written Theory courses already taken at the college/university level will directly transfer for credit.
- 5
covers proficiency: level 131.
- 6
7 semesters of Performing Arts Forum required for graduation; at least 2 semesters must be taken for 1 credit.
- 7
Taken every semester in conjunction with Applied Music ( or ).
- 8
Must be taken for a total of 8 credits through proficiency: level 438.
- 9
Fulfills the Biblical and Theological Studies Integration Seminar requirement.
- 10
See for details.