2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MUPL 1119, 2149 HarpsichordOne half-hour lesson per week. One hour credit.MUPL 1219, 2249 HarpsichordOne hour lesson per week. Two hours credit.MUSIC: TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND CHURCH MUSICMUSC 3111, 3112, 3113, 3114 Instrumental ClassesThe study of technical problems, teaching materials and basic performance problemsof brass (3111), percussion (3112), strings (3113), and woodwinds (3114). Teaching ofeach instrument at the elementary level is included.MUSC 3181, 3281, 4181, 4281 Special TopicsPrerequisite: 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 requiredfor each hour of credit given. Topics and projects are selected based on student careerinterest and need.MUSC 3213 Choral ArrangingPrerequisite: MUTH 2232.Practical study of the techniques of arranging music for vocal ensembles. The studywill include setting choral music for worship (contemporary and traditional) as well assecular situations (public school and college). Included are units on choral counterpoint,chorale textures, and vocal ensemble music requiring skill in reading chord charts, aswell as producing accompaniment material for all of the above.MUSC 3214 Foundations of Music MinistryThe church musician’s philosophy of church music is essential in today’s contemporarychurch. This course offers an in-depth study of the philosophies and practices of theChurch Fathers, Reformers, and contemporary theologians with respect to church musicand its 5role in worship. This course will help the students develop a comprehensivepersonal philosophy of church music ministry that will serve as a foundation of anystyle of church music. Principles of contextual adaptation will be included.MUSC 3233 Congregational SongA survey of music used for congregational singing from the ancient Greek and Latin periodto the present. Specific emphasis is placed on contemporary Christian worship music.The course focuses on the texts and music of congregational song from a historical andcultural perspective, including recent trends in this expression of corporate worship.Prerequisite: Successful completion of the piano proficiency or permission of theinstructorMUSC 3312 Vocal Techniques for Children and YouthThe course with present techniques for understanding and developing the young voice,and will survey literature and other resources, for teachers and directors working withyoung voices. (Offered also as MUSC 4292.)320 / Courses