2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

MUSC 4204 Interdisciplinary Music Techniques: Handbell PedagogyA course for teacher certification candidates and church music majors with vocalconcentration. Designed to survey the historical background, applications, andinstrumental techniques of English handbell ringing, as employed in American schoolsand churches. Handbell lab required.MUSC 4205 Interdisciplinary Music Techniques: Vocal TechniquesA course for teacher certification candidates and church music majors designed to exposethem to the historical background, organization, voice placement and related vocaltechniques related to secondary school choirs. For Instrumental concentration.MUSC 4213 Technical Skills for the Church MusicianThe purpose of this course is to assist students in developing competencies for thevast array of technical skills required for today’s church musician. Areas explored mayinclude the church organ, handbells, keyboards, multi-mediacomputer technologyincluding music notation and sequencing software, sound reinforcement systems,microphone techniques. Visiting consultants will augment instructionMUSC 4232 Church Music LeadershipA study of contemporary approaches to the planning for and leading of music ministryprograms in churches, including both traditional and contemporary Christian worshipmusic. Students will have a significant contact with professionals in the field and studycompetencies needed in administration and leadership. The unique skills required forplanning and leading music in worship from liturgical to contemporary traditions willbe addressed. Topics will include planning worship, recruiting/building a choir orpraise band, leading rehearsals, and working with church leadership and congregation.Visiting consultants will augment instruction.MUSC 4292 Senior SeminarAdvanced study in a topic related to church or school music curricula. Studies areoffered as demand warrants or on a rotating basis.MUSC 4293 Senior Seminar in Instrumental ConductingPrerequisites: MUSC 4373 and permission on instructor.Advanced study and instruction in instrumental conducting with emphasis ontechniques and application of score study, repertoire development, and applicationof conducting skills in rehearsal and performance.MUSC 4294 Senior Seminar in Choral ConductingPrerequisites: MUSC 4372 and permission of the instructor.Advanced study and instruction in choral conducting with emphasis on score studyof selected choral compositions and direct application of skills in rehearsal andperformance.MUSC 4303 Music in the Public SchoolsA course for teacher certification candidates designed to cover philosophies in schoolsas applied in curriculum and pedagogy in music. Innovative trends will receive specialemphasis. Current periodical literature will provide resource materials.MUSC 4372 Advanced Choral ConductingPrerequisites: MUTH 2322 and MUSC 3372.The conducting of choral groups. A study in advanced technique, style, andinterpretation.322 / Courses