Music B.A. with a Concentration in Worship Leadership
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The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is designed for the student who wishes to study music in the liberal arts degree context. This degree provides a versatile balance of skills which provides the foundation for an array of jobs: private music studio, composition, music industry, music journalism, community music, etc. The Bachelor of Arts in Music is also well-suited for those students who wish to double major with music and another degree at Vanguard University.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 54-52 | |
| Major Core Requirements | 53 | |
| Worship Leadership Concentration Requirements | 14 | |
| Total Units | 121-119 | |
Music Major Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Musicianship Requirements | ||
| MUSC-128 | Harmony and Form I | 3 |
| MUSC-129 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSC-133 | Harmony and Form II | 3 |
| MUSC-134 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUSC-225 | Music Form and Literature I | 3 |
| MUSC-226 | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUSC-228 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
| MUSC-273 | Introduction to Conducting | 1 |
| MUSC-325 | Music Hist/Literature I (before 1600) | 3 |
| MUSC-326 | Music Hist/Lit II (1600-1900) | 3 |
| MUSC-327 | Music History & Literature III | 2 |
| MUSC-406C | Music and Worship | 3 |
| Select two units according to applied instrument: | 2 | |
| Choral Conducting | ||
| Instrumental Conducting | ||
| Select two units according to applied instrument: | 2 | |
| Instrumental Pedagogy | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| Select two units according to applied instrument: | 2 | |
| Instrumental Arranging | ||
| Choral Arranging | ||
| Performance Requirements | ||
| MUSC-105A | Class Piano I | 1 |
| MUSC-105B | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUSC-145A | Class Piano III | 1 |
| MUSC-146 | Class Piano IV: Keyboard Improvisation (Or completion of Piano Proficiency Exam) | 1 |
| Large Ensemble: | ||
| MUSC-240 | University Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSC-241 | Women's Chorus | 1 |
| MUSC-250 | Concert Choir (one unit) | 1 |
| MUSC-340 | University Orchestra | 1 |
| MUSC-341 | Women's Chorus | 1 |
| MUSC-350 | Concert Choir (one unit) | 1 |
| Applied Instruction: | ||
| Select six hours of the following: | 6 | |
| Beginning Guitar Class | ||
| Beginning Voice Class | ||
| Applied Instruction: Voice and Applied Instruction: Voice | ||
| Applied Instruction: Piano and Applied Instruction: Piano | ||
| Applied Instruction: Guitar and Basic Instruction: Guitar | ||
| Applied Music: Organ and Applied Instruction: Organ | ||
| Applied Instruction: Instrument and Applied Instruction: Instrument | ||
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance (Co-requisite with Applied Instruction) | 0 |
| Secondary Instrument: | ||
| Select two units from the following: | 2 | |
| Basic Instruction: Voice and Basic Instruction: Voice | ||
| Basic Instruction: Piano and Basic Instruction: Piano | ||
| Basic Instruction: Guitar and Basic Instruction: Guitar | ||
| Basic Music: Organ and Basic Instruction: Organ | ||
| Basic Instruction: Instrument and Basic Instruction: Instrument | ||
| MUSC-352 | Internship | 1 |
| MUSC-462 | Music and Business | 3 |
| Total Units | 53 | |
Concentration in Worship Leadership
The Worship Leadership concentration provides readiness for service in the church ministry environment. The coursework uniquely develops worship leader skills needed for today's churches: multiculturalism, creative worship, music leadership, administrative practices, and songwriting. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to participate in a practical learning environment with other worship leaders, recording artists, and guest speakers in the Worship Forum Practicum.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC-343 | Songwriting | 3 |
| MUSC-346 | Foundations & Multiculturalsm in Worship | 3 |
| MUSC-392 | Worship Forum Practicum | 1 |
| MUSC-407 | Creative Worship Workshop | 2 |
| MUSC-409 | Music Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| Applied Instruction: | 2 | |
| Select two units from the following: | ||
| Applied Instruction: Voice and Applied Instruction: Voice | ||
| Applied Instruction: Piano and Applied Instruction: Piano | ||
| Applied Instruction: Guitar and Basic Instruction: Guitar | ||
| Applied Music: Organ and Applied Instruction: Organ | ||
| Applied Instruction: Instrument and Applied Instruction: Instrument | ||
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance (Co-requisite with Applied Instruction) | 0 |
| Total Units | 14 | |
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Music.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC-101 | Basic Musicianship I | 2 |
| MUSC-105A | Class Piano I | 1 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| MUSC-PLLE | Music Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI-PL200 | Music Applied Instr 200 Level | 1 |
| MUSC-392 | Worship Forum Practicum | 1 |
| HIST-PLCR1 | History Core Requirement (US History) | 3 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| MUSC-105B | Class Piano II | 1 |
| MUSC-106 | Basic Musicianship II | 2 |
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| SOC-PLCR | Social Science Core Curriculum Reqm't | 3 |
| MATH-PLSTAT | Math Sci Stat Or Into to Stat | 3 |
| MUSC-PLLE | Music Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI-PL200 | Music Applied Instr 200 Level | 1 |
| MUSC-392 | Worship Forum Practicum | 1 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| MUSC-145A | Class Piano III | 1 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUSC-462 | Music and Business | 3 |
| MUSC-273 | Introduction to Conducting | 1 |
| MUSC-128 | Harmony and Form I | 3 |
| MUSC-129 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSC-PLLE | Music Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI-PL200 | Music Applied Instr 200 Level | 1 |
| MUSC-392 | Worship Forum Practicum | 1 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUSC-228 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
| MUSC-374 | Instrumental Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC-133 | Harmony and Form II | 3 |
| MUSC-134 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| THEO-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| MUSC-PLLE | Music Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI-PL200 | Music Applied Instr 200 Level | 1 |
| MUSC-407 | Creative Worship Workshop | 2 |
| MUSC-146 | Class Piano IV: Keyboard Improvisation | 1 |
| MUSC-392 | Worship Forum Practicum | 1 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUSC-225 | Music Form and Literature I | 3 |
| MUSC-226 | Musicianship III | 1 |
| MUSC-PLLE | Music Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI-PL200 | Music Applied Instr 200 Level | 1 |
| MUSC-343 | Songwriting | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| ENGL-220C | Researched Writing | 3 |
| MUSC-326 | Music Hist/Lit II (1600-1900) | 3 |
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance | 0 |
| MUSC-382 | Instrumental Pedagogy | 2 |
| MUSC-PLLE | Music Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI-PL400 | Music Applied Instr 400 Level | 1 |
| MUSC-409 | Music Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| ENGL-230 | Literary Perspectives | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| MUSC-PLLE | Music Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI-PL200 | Music Applied Instr 200 Level | 1 |
| MUSC-352 | Internship | 1 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| MUSC-406C | Music and Worship | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| NSCI-PLCR | Science Lec/Lab Requirement | 4 |
| ELCT-PLHD1 | Elective Course 1 Unit | 1 |
| MUSC-PLLE | Music Large Ensemble | 1 |
| MUSI-PL200 | Music Applied Instr 200 Level | 1 |
| MUSC-352 | Internship | 1 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 121 | |