2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUS341 Instrumental Techniques: Brass credits: 2
Students gain fundamental skills for playing brass instruments. Application to development
of school instrumental programs.
MUS342 Instrumental Techniques: Woodwinds credits: 2
Fundamental knowledge and skills for playing and teaching woodwind instruments.
Application to development of school instrumental programs.
MUS345 Hymn Adaptations I credits: 2
Students will explore and compose various hymn accompaniment formats through understanding
and adapting jazz influenced musical styles. These hymn accompaniment adaptations
will be useful in a variety of worship settings.
MUS346 Hymn Adaptations II credits: 2
Students will explore and compose various hymn accompaniment formats and scored liturgy
through further understanding and adapting jazz influenced musical styles (e.g. Bossa
Nova, Samba, Reggae). Development of arranging skills for "contemporary" church music
ensembles will be explored. PREREQUISITES: MUS339 or MUS345
MUS347 Hymn Adaptations III credits: 2
Students will explore and compose various hymn accompaniment formats through further
understanding and adapting jazz influenced musical styles. Development of arranging skills
for large "contemporary" ensembles using learned musical styles from Hymn Adaptations I
and II will be explored. PREREQUISITES: MUS346
MUS351 Introduction to MIDI Technology credits: 2
This course will introduce the student to MIDI (Musician Instrument Digital Interface)
technology for basic sequencing, recording, and score production. These techniques will be
applied in the production of original compositions and arrangements.
PREREQUISITES: MUS202
MUS395 Independent Study in Music credits: 1
Junior level independent study.
MUS425 Seminar in Church Music I credits: 3
This course offers an in-depth study of the leadership role the parish musician plays in
Christian worship. Special emphasis will be placed on the ministry of the parish musician,
philosophy of music in worship, and staff relationships. PREREQUISITES: MUS325
MUS426 Seminar in Church Music II credits: 3
Students explore the leadership and ministry roles the parish musician plays through contemporary,
jazz influenced musical styles used in Christian worship.
PREREQUISITES: MUS425
MUS446 Service Playing & Literature credits: 2
Examination and evaluation of materials useful for service playing and choir accompaniment;
development of requisite technique through practical application.
MUS483 Recital Repertoire credits: 2
A concentrated semester of study in a principal instrument or voice culminating in the senior
recital.
MUS495 Independent Study in Music credits: 1
Senior level independent study.
NAT281A Investigate Energy, Temperature & Heat credits: 3
This course serves as a vehicle for development of skills necessary in scientific inquiry and
reasoning with an emphasis on physics.