Mission Statement - Trinity Baptist College

MUS435 ORCHESTRATION 2 SEMESTER HOURSStudents receive practice in writing music for various instruments for practicalsituations, such as orchestras, ensembles, and school bands. The rangesand limitations of the different instruments are studied.MUS437 CHURCH MUSIC HISTORY 2 SEMESTER HOURSThis course is a study of hymnic literature and its history. The useand backgrounds of various hymns and gospel songs are included. Ahymnwriter information file is created.MUS440 INDEPENDENT MUSIC STUDY 1 SEMESTER HOURPrerequisite: MUS202. Specialized musical topics or concepts arechosen for independent study. The course requires written authorizationby the instructor. It is offered to the student at the discretion of theinstructor as time and scheduling permits.MUS441 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I 3 SEMESTER HOURSThis course is a study of the development of western music from theRenaissance era through the end of the Classic period. Analysis ofrepresentative genres and the study of stylistic trends are emphasizedwith listening examples.MUS442 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II 3 SEMESTER HOURSPrerequisite: MUS 441. A study of Western art music in the Romanticand Twentieth Century. Representative genres and stylistic trends areobserved through analysis and listening examples.MUS444 CHORAL ARRANGING AND WRITING SKILLS 2 SEMESTER HOURSPrerequisite: MUS202. This course covers writing and arranging forvarious choral and vocal group combinations, accompanied by pianoand instrumental ensembles. Its focus is on arranging for amateur aswell as semi-professional ensembles.MUS445 COLLEGE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 1 SEMESTER HOUROpen by audition only. This course will focus on standard choral literature,sacred compositions (a cappella and with instrumental accompaniment),and various instrumental works/arrangements. Credit may be receivedby both vocal performers and instrumental accompanists. It may berepeated for credit up to four times as a music elective.MUS450 INTERNSHIP 0 SEMESTER HOURSThis is a capstone course for those in the Worship Music Proficiency. Thecourse is usually completed the summer between the junior and senioryear. Special consideration is given to course completion during lastsemester of a student’s senior year. It includes a minimum of 200 hourssupervised ministry experience in an approved worship ministry. Thestudent must apply the semester prior to completing the internship.MUS460 RECITAL 0 SEMESTER HOURSThis course is a culmination of four years of applied music instruction.OFFICE ADMINISTRATIONSEC099 KEYBOARDING ESSENTIALS 2 SEMESTER HOURSThis course provides introduction to the touch system of keyboarding,including the standard keyboard and development of accuracy, rhythm,and speed. (Lab fee $25)SEC103 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 2 SEMESTER HOURSThis course provides an overview of basic computer concepts andan introduction to Microsoft Word. Basic word processing principlesare taught including formatting documents, document enhancement,productivity tools, templates, and tables. (Lab fee $25)93