Music B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree is designed for the student who wishes to study music in the liberal arts degree context, and includes optional concentrations in Commercial Music Artistry, Commercial Studio Production, and Ministry Leadership.
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 with no added concentration is also well-suited for those students who wish to double major with music and another degree at Vanguard University.
- Literacy: Demonstrate fluency in musicianship skills exhibiting an understanding of music theory, aural skills and sight-reading, knowledge of different musical styles, literature and historical eras, competency of basic music technology and proficiency in basic piano skills.
- Performance: Demonstrate performance mastery of standard repertoire on a primary instrument, including knowledge in technique and historically appropriate performance style to the highest possible level based on individual talent level.
- Faith and Learning: Articulate and apply the synthesis of faith, music and worship in the music major journey and anticipated future professional and service activities.
- Diversity: Demonstrate awareness and understanding of diverse musical traditions and their historical, social and cultural significance.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1,2 | 44 | |
| Music Major Requirements | 56 | |
| General Electives | 20 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Music 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-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 one of the following courses according to your applied instrument: | 2 | |
| Choral Conducting | ||
| Instrumental Conducting | ||
| Select one of the following courses according to your applied instrument: | 2 | |
| Instrumental Pedagogy | ||
| Vocal Pedagogy | ||
| Select one of the following courses according to your 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 | 1 |
| Select the lower division ensemble according to your applied instrument: | 4 | |
| String Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Select the upper division ensemble according to your applied instrument: | 4 | |
| String Orchestra | ||
| Concert Band | ||
| Concert Choir | ||
| Applied Instruction: | ||
| Select six semesters according to your applied instrument: | 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 Applied Instruction: Guitar | ||
| Applied Instruction: Instrument and Applied Instruction: Instrument | ||
| MUSI-200 | Recital Attendance (Co-requisite with Applied Instruction) | 0 |
| Secondary Instrument: | ||
| Select two semesters according to your choice of secondary instrument: | 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 | ||
| Two semesters required of the following course: | 2 | |
| Internship | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Music and Business | ||
| Total Units | 56 | |
Optional Concentrations:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry Leadership | ||
| MUSC-206 | Introduction to Live Audio | 1 |
| MUSC-343 | Songwriting I (I) | 2 |
| 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 | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Music Artistry | ||
| MUSC-206 | Introduction to Live Audio | 1 |
| MUSC-343 | Songwriting I (I) | 2 |
| MUSC-371 | Songwriting II | 2 |
| MUSC-354 | Studio Tech and Production I | 2 |
| MUSC-359 | Lyrics and Poetry | 2 |
| MUSC-204 | History of American Popular Music | 3 |
| Applied Instruction (Additional) | 2 | |
| MUSC-465 | Senior Presentation | 1 |
| Total Units | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Studio Production | ||
| MUSC-206 | Introduction to Live Audio | 1 |
| MUSC-343 | Songwriting I (I) | 2 |
| MUSC-371 | Songwriting II | 2 |
| MUSC-364 | Digital Music Sequencing | 3 |
| MUSC-354 | Studio Tech and Production I | 2 |
| MUSC-454 | Studio Tech and Production II | 3 |
| MUSC-204 | History of American Popular Music | 3 |
| Total Units | 16 | |
- 1
Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
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Music B.A. students fulfill the Fine Arts/Philosophy Core Curriculum requirement by completing the Music History sequence (MUSC-325 Music Hist/Literature I (before 1600), MUSC-326 Music Hist/Lit II (1600-1900), MUSC-327 Music History & Literature III).