Music and Worship Arts B.A: Commercial Music Artistry Concentration
The BA in Music and Worship Arts with a concentration in Commercial Music Artistry is designed for students who want to pursue music as a form of both creative expression and vocational ministry.
Whether you’re a songwriter, performer, or worship leader, this program provides the space to cultivate your original voice while developing the practical tools to lead with excellence in both church and industry settings. You'll receive a well-rounded musical education while gaining hands-on experience writing, arranging, performing, and collaborating in contemporary music environments.
- Literacy: Demonstrate fluency in foundational musicianship skills including music theory, aural skills, sight-reading, songwriting, arranging, composing, contemporary commercial music practices, music technology, collaborative musicianship, and functional keyboard skills applicable to performance and recording artist settings.
- Performance: Demonstrate artistic, technical, and expressive proficiency as a contemporary performing and recording artist through applied study, live performance, ensemble participation, songwriting, stage presence, improvisation, studio recording, audience engagement, and stylistically informed performance practices across commercial music genres.
- Faith and Learning: Articulate and apply the integration of faith, artistry, creativity, and personal vocation through musical performance, songwriting, recording, collaboration, and ethical engagement within commercial music and worship-related contexts.
- Diversity: Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diverse musical genres, performance traditions, and global artistic influences within contemporary commercial music, including their historical, social, and cultural significance.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 47 | |
| Music and Worship Arts Major Requirements | 59 | |
| Commercial Music Artistry Concentration | 12 | |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Music and Worship Arts Major 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-228 | Introduction to Music Technology | 1 |
| MUSC-270 | Introduction to Jazz Improvisation | 2 |
| MUSC-206 | Introduction to Live Audio | 1 |
| MUSC-326 | Music Hist/Lit II (1600-1900) | 3 |
| MUSC-204 | History of American Popular Music | 3 |
| MUSC-273 | Introduction to Conducting | 1 |
| Choose one of the following: | 2 | |
| Instrumental Conducting | ||
| Choral Conducting | ||
| Live Musical Direction | ||
| Choose one of the following based on your primary instrument: | 2 | |
| Choral Arranging | ||
| Instrumental Arranging | ||
| Worship Arts & Leadership | ||
| MUSC-357 | Worship Team Leadership and Development | 3 |
| MUSC-343 | Songwriting I | 2 |
| MUSC-346 | Foundations & Multiculturalsm in Worship | 3 |
| MUSC-406C | Music and Worship | 3 |
| MUSC-409 | Music Administration and Leadership | 3 |
| Take 4 units of Worship Forum Practicum | 4 | |
| MUSC-392 | Worship Forum Practicum | |
| 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 | 1 |
Or Piano Proficiency Exam 1 | ||
| Choose two of the following courses based on your primary instrument: | 2 | |
| Beginning Guitar Class | ||
| Beginning Voice Class | ||
| Beginning Drums and Bass | ||
| Large Ensemble required for each semester in residence 2 | 8 | |
Lower Division options: | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| String Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
Upper Division options: | ||
| Jazz Ensemble | ||
| String Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Applied Instruction | ||
| Select six semesters according to your applied instrument: | 6 | |
Lower Division options | ||
| Applied Instruction: Voice | ||
| Applied Instruction: Piano | ||
| Applied Instruction: Guitar | ||
| Applied Instruction: Instrument | ||
Upper Division options | ||
| Applied Instruction: Voice | ||
| Applied Instruction: Piano | ||
| Applied Instruction: Guitar | ||
| Applied Instruction: Instrument | ||
| Recital Attendance (co-requisite with every semester of Applied/Basic Instruction) | 0 | |
| Recital Attendance | ||
| Two semesters required of the following course: | 2 | |
| Internship | ||
| Total Units | 63 | |
Required Concentrations (Choose One)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry Leadership | ||
| BINT-270 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| PLST-312 | Intro/Pastoral Care | 2 |
| PLST-314 | Intro/Preaching & Teaching | 2 |
| PLST-420 | Disciplines/Spiritual Life | 3 |
| PLST-430 | Management/Christian Organztns | 3 |
| Total Units | 13 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Music Artistry | ||
| MUSC-354 | Studio Tech and Production I | 2 |
| MUSC-371 | Songwriting II | 2 |
| MUSC-359 | Lyrics and Poetry | 2 |
| MUSC-462 | Music and Business | 3 |
| Applied Instruction (Additional) | 2 | |
| MUSC-465 | Senior Presentation | 1 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Studio Production | ||
| MUSC-354 | Studio Tech and Production I | 2 |
| MUSC-454 | Studio Tech and Production II | 3 |
| MUSC-371 | Songwriting II | 2 |
| MUSC-364 | Digital Music Sequencing | 3 |
| MUSC-462 | Music and Business | 3 |
| Total Units | 13 | |
- 1
Please contact department about requirements for Piano Proficiency.
- 2
Please contact department about large ensemble requirements for transfer students.