Music Composition (BMus)

Upon successful completion of this program, the student receives a BMus degree. The program is designed for those who desire a career in writing and arranging both concert and sacred music. Students who pass the piano proficiency exam may substitute another instrument upon approval of the composition advisor.

Total Credits: 124

University Core - Credits: 48

Bible/Theology Elective Credits: 3
Any course with a BIB or THE prefix that is not already required
Mathematics or Natural Science Elective Credits: 3
Any course with a MAT or SCI prefix

BIB 103 - Biblical Foundations Credits: 3
BIB 203 - Old Testament I: The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 204 - Old Testament II: Prophets and Writings Credits: 3
BIB 303 - New Testament I: The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 304 - New Testament II: Acts, Letters, and Revelation Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
INT 010 - First Year Experience Seminar Credits: 0
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
POL 101 - US Government and Civics Credits: 3
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 203 - Humanity and Culture Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 302 - Biblical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3

Program Requirements - Credits: 76

Applied Music Lessons (Secondary)
4 Semesters/Credits: 8
Choral Ensemble
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Choral or Instrumental Ensemble
4 Semesters/Credits: 4
Composition Elective Credits: 2
Conducting Elective Credits: 2
Instrumental Ensemble
2 Semesters/Credits: 2
Music Elective Credits: 2

MAB 283 - Class Brass Credits: 1
MAC 281 - Applied Composition Credits: 2
MAC 282 - Applied Composition Credits: 2
MAC 381 - Applied Composition Credits: 2
MAC 382 - Applied Composition Credits: 2
MAC 387 - Applied Composition: Counterpoint Credits: 2
MAC 481 - Applied Composition Credits: 2
MAC 482 - Applied Composition Credits: 2
MAS 283 - Class Strings Credits: 1
MAV 183 - Class Voice Credits: 1
MAW 283 - Class Woodwinds Credits: 1
MAX 283 - Class Percussion Credits: 1
MUS 001 - Music Major Seminar Credits: 0
Every full-time semester, up to eight semesters; part-time students a minimum of four semesters
MUS 111 - Music Theory I: Foundations Credits: 3
MUS 115 - Music Survey I: Classical Through Present Credits: 2
MUS 116 - Music Survey II: Medieval through Baroque Credits: 2
MUS 212 - Music Theory II: Tonal Harmony Credits: 3
MUS 213 - Music Theory III: Extended Harmony and Popular Applications Credits: 3
MUS 238 - Instrumental Literature Credits: 1
or MUS 248 - Choral Literature Credits: 1
MUS 303 - Orchestration Credits: 2
MUS 314 - Music Theory IV: 20th Century and Beyond Credits: 3
MUS 315 - History of Popular Music Credits: 2
MUS 316 - World Music and Ethnomusicology Credits: 2
MUS 321 - Music Technology Credits: 3
MUS 323 - Introduction to Conducting Credits: 2
MUS 423 - Advanced Orchestration Credits: 2
MUS 425 - Form and Analysis Credits: 2
MUS 521 - Music in the Church Credits: 3
or MUS 522 - Worship: Past and Present Credits: 3
MUS 590 - Senior Recital Credits: 0

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Music Composition (BMus)

Total Credits: 124

University Core - Credits: 48

Program Requirements - Credits: 76