School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
MUS350 2 unit
Seminar in Worship
Learning practical leadership principles applicable to music and worship, the student will learn the essentials of worship leading
and become equipped to lead worship in a variety of ministry contexts.
MUS356 2 units
Instrumentation and Arranging (S)
An introduction to orchestration. Students will develop scoring skills for orchestral, symphonic and wind ensemble instruments.
Scoring for full ensembles and for smaller combinations typical in school and church settings will be emphasized. (Prerequisites:
MUS272 , MUS274, Writing Proficiency passed)
MUS363 1 unit
Accompaniment (F, S)
Designed to give the keyboard major experience in accompaniment. Students will be assigned to an applied student or to one of
the college ensembles. Instruction will stress the basics of accompaniment as opposed to solo performance skills. Keyboard
majors may substitute this course for Class Piano. May be repeated for credit.
MUS366 2 units
Arranging (F: odd years)
Students will learn the basics of arrangement including orchestration, instrumentation, and voicings. (Prerequisites: MUS272 and
274, MUS455)
MUS367 2 units
World Music (S: even years)
A survey of the music of the non-western world, including selected areas from Africa, Asia, and South America.
MUS370 2 units
Song Writing (S)
A course in the composition and scoring of song forms. Students will study, analyze and compose various song forms and genres.
(Prerequisites: MUS272 , Writing Proficiency passed)
MUS372 3 units
Music Theory V-VI
A more advanced look at diatonic theory, and dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded
harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis.
(Prerequisite:MUS272 and 274)
MUS396 1/2 unit
University Singers (F, S)
An auditioned choral group of mixed voices. Music of various styles and periods is rehearsed and performed both on campus and
in the community. Activities include various on campus concerts, chapel and opportunities for tour performances. Audition and
Instructor permission required. May be repeated for credit.
MUS410 2 units
Advanced Conducting (S: even years)
Continued development of conducting techniques, rehearsal strategies, and repertoire selection. (Prerequisite: MUS310)
MUS420 2 units
Composition (S: odd years)
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