2010-2011 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

Strings
MUSA 1151, 1251, 1351, 3151, 3251, 3351 Private Violin
MUSA 1152, 1252, 1352, 3152, 3252, 3352 Private Viola
MUSA 1153, 1253, 1353, 3153, 3253, 3353 Private Cello
MUSA 1154, 1254, 1354, 3154, 3254, 3354 Private Double Bass
MUSA 1155, 1255, 1355, 3155, 3255, 3355 Private Classical Guitar
MUSA 1156, 1256, 1356, 3156, 3256, 3356 Private Jazz Guitar
Voice
MUSA 1161, 1261, 1361, 3161, 3261, 3361 Private Voice
Composition
MUSA 2171, 2371, 3171, 3371 Private Composition
MUSA 3000 Performance Recital
Prerequisites: at least five consecutive semesters of study.
A solo recital of at least thirty minutes of music but not more than forty minutes, usually performed at the end of the
sixth semester of study. Required of all students majoring in music. A pre-recital hearing must be passed at least two
weeks prior to the performance date.
MUSA 3001 Lecture/Conducting Recital
Prerequisites: completion of or enrollment in MUSC 4372/73.
A required recital for students on the BM Church Music and the BM Theory/Composition degrees. The recital
involves rehearsal and performance of a work or works conducted by the student and commentary for the audience
about the work(s). The student will prepare written program notes as well. A pre-recital hearing must be passed at
least two weeks prior to the performance date.
MUSA 3257 Orchestra Repertory I
During the first semester of study, the student examines and prepares excerpts as determined by an exhaustive study of
those excerpts require by the major ensembles of the students‘ interest (i.e. orchestras and other employers important to
the future success of the student). Successful completion of studies will be evidenced by the preparation and
performance of excerpts and/or typical required audition pieces. Additionally, students will compile notebooks
containing copies of the most popular excerpts used by the major symphony orchestras in their audition processes.
MUSA 3258 Orchestra Repertory II
The second semester of studying ―Orchestra Repertory‖ will reinforce the formal audition process by providing ―mock‖
auditions simulating appropriate ―rites-of-passage.‖ For orchestral aspirants – mock orchestral auditions; for jazz
musicians – mock on-call rides, riffs, etc. for employment. Where possible – auditions to be adjudicated by practicing
musicians and/or union contractors responsible for ―real‖ auditions. Successful completion of studies will be evidenced
by the preparation and performance of excerpts and/or typical required audition pieces. Additionally, students will
compile notebooks containing copies of the most popular excerpts used by the major symphony orchestras in their
audition processes.
MUSA 4000 Senior Recital
Prerequisites: at least seven consecutive semesters of applied study; pre-recital hearing.
A solo recital of at least fifty minutes of music, usually performed at the end of the eighth semester of study. A prerecital
hearing must be passed at least two weeks prior to the performance date.
MUSIC: TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND CHURCH MUSIC
MUSC 3111, 3112, 3113, 3114 Instrumental Classes
The study of technical problems, teaching materials and basic performance problems of brass (3111), percussion
(3112), strings (3113), and woodwinds (3114). Teaching of each instrument at the elementary level is included.
MUSC 3181, 3281, 4181, 4281 Special Topics
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and the Director of the School of Music.
Directed study in a specialized area of music for educators or church music students. A minimum of 30 clock hours of
independent study or project development is required for each hour of credit given. Topics and projects are selected
based on student career interest and need.
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