The second course in a four-semester sequence studying notational, harmonic, and compositional practices of the Western music tradition. Correlated components of this course include ear training, sight singing, and music technology. Prerequisite: MUSC 101. Exclusion: MUSC 303.

Explores many of the ways that music engages us. Students are encouraged to develop awareness of musical textures, sonority, rhythm, melody, harmony and how these textures invite the listener into the world of the musical work. Students will study various forms of vocal and instrumental music from both within and apart from the European tradition and explore some of the ways they portray the passions and the drama of the human story. Concert attendance, outside of class time, with and accompanying evaluation will also be a requirement of the course. Exclusion: MUSC 102.

Provides a comprehensive overview of the essential skills needed to navigate any Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Students will gain a solid understanding of the tools and functions within a DAW, enabling them to effectively record, edit, and export their own music productions. Throughout the course, they will explore the multistep process involved in creating a polished track, starting from recording audio to refining it through editing. Additionally, students will learn the techniques required for mixing their projects, adjusting levels, applying effects, and achieving a balanced sound. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge to produce and present their own music in a professional manner.

Same as CHRI 274.

Students will be introduced to three connected disciplines in music – Performance, Composition and Worship Leadership. As a 5-week intensive, students will study the skills of performance in Guitar, Piano or Vocal music while learning the concepts and techniques of song-writing and the effective skills of Worship Leadership. Prerequisite: MUSC 101 or permission from instructor.

Offers an introduction to the music of various cultures throughout the world. The course will provide an overview of the music of the Americas, Africa, Europe, Asia, Indonesia and the Pacific within the context of transnationalism and globalization. Course content will include the study of musical religious practices throughout various world cultures.

The third course in a four-semester sequence studying notational, harmonic, and compositional practices of the Western music tradition. Correlated components of this course include ear training, sight singing, and music technology. Prerequisite: MUSC 201. Exclusion: MUSC 401.

Examines the fundamentals of speech and effective singing through the teaching of proper pronunciation of song text in multiple languages: English, German, Italian and French. Students will learn to apply these practices through class performances as well as oral and written examinations. Prerequisite: 2 credit hours of Applied Music: Voice.

Provides students with individual sessions with the instructor within a group context. Students will learn to master vocal and instrumental performance techniques while workshopping course material in a group setting. Prerequisite: 4 credit hours of Applied Music. Exclusion: MUSC 311, MUSC 321, MUSC 341.

Examines the functions of lyrics, melody, harmony and form used to create songs. Students will have the opportunity to write songs using techniques discussed in class and will use both hand-written music notation materials as well as a computer notation software to create, notate and listen to their work. Prerequisite: MUSC 101. Exclusion: MUSC 431.

Introduces the principles and art of solid conducting technique. Examining the relationship between gesture and sound, students will explore various skills employed by the choral and instrumental ensemble conductor including baton technique, score reading, gesturing and non-verbal communication. Prerequisite: MUSC 101.

Designed to give musical work experience in an area appropriate to the student’s career goals. The intern is supervised directly by his/ her faculty advisor and by a field professional. Internships require a minimum time investment of 140 hours and may be completed over more than one semester. The student should register for the internship in the semester in which they plan to begin the course. Prerequisite: Music Major/ Minor only.

Students will be introduced to a wide variety of worship music in many styles and will learn how to effectively lead a congregation in worship music. Students will develop skills coordinating, rehearsing and leading worship bands and singers while developing their own skills as musicians. Students will learn how to build quality congregational repertoire, how to plan worship services, and how to arrange music for worship ensembles. Students will be guided through the spiritual disciplines associated with the role of a Worship Leader. Recommended prerequisites: MUSC 101, 1V1.

Performed in the third year of study, students in the vocal or instrumental disciplines will display their skill through the performance of studied repertoire in Applied music lessons. Students will receive training and preparation techniques throughout the academic year, culminating in this final public performance. Prerequisite: Music majors only; 3rd year standing & approval required.

The fourth course in a four-semester sequence studying notational, harmonic, and compositional practices of the Western music tradition. Correlated components of this course include ear training, sight singing, and music technology. Prerequisite: MUSC 304.

Designed for vocal performers, choral conductors, vocal instructors, and other professionals working in the discipline of voice. Examines scientific methodology, research in vocal development and the practice of vocal art to inform the vocal pedagogue in the areas of solo vocal performance, choral work as well as therapeutic and other professional uses of the voice. Students will learn about vocal anatomy, acoustic properties of sound, and pedagogical strategies for vocal instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced vocalists. Prerequisite: Music Major (Voice) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor.

Designed as a study of methodology involved in teaching classical guitar. Students will learn the healthy and effective practices of classical guitar technique surveying methods and materials that may be used in private guitar instruction. Prerequisite: Music Major (Guitar) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor.

An introduction to the principles and techniques of arranging, instrumentation, and orchestration. Students will develop skills as an arranger of vocal and instrumental ensembles. Prerequisite: MUSC 201.

Designed to equip students for piano teaching. Examines methodology, techniques and historical performance practices that may be used in teaching pianists. Piano performers and accompanists may also find the course material valuable for refining their craft. Through the study of various philosophies and performance practices, students will learn strategies for teaching solid piano technique to pianists of varying skill levels and pursuits. Prerequisite: Music Major (Piano) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor.

Designed as an advanced group instruction piano class for piano music majors. Students will strengthen their skills and technique by studying advanced piano literature, sight reading, patterns, harmony, transposition, and the art of improvisation. Students will also learn about the art of accompaniment versus performance. Prerequisite: MUSC 4P6.

Performed in the final year of study, students in the vocal or instrumental disciplines will display their skill through the performance of studied repertoire in Applied music lessons. Students will receive training and preparation techniques throughout the academic year, culminating in this final public performance. Students must perform the project at the end of their final semester in order to complete their studies. Prerequisite: MUSC 390; 4th year standing & approval required.

Performed in the final semester of study, students will display their skill in leading various music ensembles – vocal and instrumental, demonstrating their knowledge and grasp of worship leadership in multiple contexts. This project will function in partnership with Tyndale’s music ensembles, as Worship Arts majors will be required to show their leadership skills in leading Tyndale’s various musical ensembles. Prerequisite: Music majors only; 4th year standing & approval required.

Introduction to the perennial issues in Western philosophy, such as knowledge and skepticism, the existence of God, the problem of evil, freedom of the will and the foundations of morality. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and the development of understanding through reasoned argument. Exclusion: PHIL 101, 102.

Examination of the basic principles of constructing good arguments and criticizing bad ones. Among the topics covered are deductive and inductive reasoning, appeals to emotion, personal attack, uses and abuses of expert opinion and techniques for converting everyday reasoning into standard logical form. Emphasis is placed on applying the reasoning skills learned in the course to evaluating ethical, scientific, statistical, and legal arguments.