MUSIC College... Arts and Sciences Academic Awards... Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music-Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Minor Credits Required... 125 semester credits Coordinator... Bill Owen Majors... Music, Music Ministry, Music Education, Contemporary Music Industry The Music Majors are designed to prepare students for careers in music, particularly in the field of music ministry and music education. A general Bachelor of Arts in Music is also available to students who wish to explore the area of music without committing to a specific vocational objective. All Music Majors Northwest University Department of Music prepares students for careers in a variety of settings. Our graduates will attain musical fluency the ability to read, write, and communicate in the language of music and performance artistry, as evidenced by the following outcomes of our program: Reading and notating music Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines Listening to, analyzing and describing music Evaluating music and music performances Understand music in relation to history and culture Singing, playing instruments, and conducting, a varied repertoire of music, alone and/or with others. From National Standards for Arts Education. Copyright 1994 by Music Educators National Conference (MENC). Used by permission. The complete national Arts Standards and additional materials relating to the Standards are available from the National Association for Music Education, 1806 Robert Fulton Drive, Reston, VA 20191; www.nafme.org 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 195
Bachelor of Arts in Music Ministry Graduates of this program will be competent to serve as the Minister of Music in a local church. In addition to the goals stated above, graduates of this program should be able to: Understand the function and importance of music in the total ministry of the church; Direct a complete church music program; Lead or provide for the leadership of a variety of church music ministries including choral and instrumental groups, and congregational singing; and Identify and organize music instructional programs in the church as appropriate. Bachelor of Music in Music Education Graduates of this program will be qualified to teach music in either the public or private schools of Washington along with states that accept Washington certification on a reciprocal basis. Depending on the track(s) chosen, this will mean endorsement(s) in choral music, instrumental music, and/or general music. Specifically, graduates of this program should be able to: Organize, recruit, rehearse, and direct performing ensembles in grades K-12, utilizing appropriate repertoire for elementary, middle, and high school; Teach courses in general music, music history, music appreciation, or music theory; Assist local schools in extra-curricular productions involving music, such as musicals, parent-teacher meetings, commencement, etc.; Instruct or direct students to sources of private instruction in piano, band, and orchestra instruments, and voice; Involve students in festivals, honor groups, and other cooperative efforts with their peers within the school district and in remote locations; and Advise music students in the areas of college and career choices. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Contemporary Music Industry The major in fine Arts/Contemporary Music Industry is designed to prepare individuals for general music leadership functions in the public and private sector. It will specifically prepare graduates for commercial and recording technology careers in the music industry and related fields. The curriculum provides an educational experience for leadership positions and various recording and performance opportunities in the commercial and ministry world. The Christian value system and perspective, particularly as it relates to the modern recording/performance environment and the music industry, will be integrated throughout the academic program. In addition to achieving the general goals of the College of Arts and Sciences, students completing this major will achieve the following outcomes: Core Level Knowledge Graduates are able to create solutions to music industry demands by demonstrating skills in producing/recording/performing. Track A Producer: Graduates will be able to produce a live event and a recording project. Track B Recording Technology: Graduates will be able to engineer a live event and a recording project. 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 196
MUSIC MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 Bible and Theology... 12 BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature...3 BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature...3 THEO 1213 Christian Thought...3 THEO 2323 Jesus the Messiah...3 Written and Verbal Communications... 9 ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing...3 ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing...3 COMM 1213 Fundamentals of Speech Communication...3 Humanities... 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) ENGL xxx3 Any Literature course...3 HIST xxx3 Any Course in History...3 3 additional credits selected from the following...3 Art (ARTE), Bible (BIBL), Drama (DRAM), English (ENGL), History (HIST), Language (LANG), Music (MUSI), or Theology (THEO) Social Sciences... 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) Select a minimum of two disciplines from the following: Business Administration (BUSM), Communication (except COMM 1213), Economics, Education (EDUC), Geography (GEOG), Health & Fitness (PEDU), Management (BMGT), Marketing (BMKT), Philosophy (PHIL), Political Science (PSCI), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology/Anthropology (SOCI) Science and Mathematics... 7 MATH xxxx College-level Mathematics...3 SCIE xxxx Science course with Lab...4 Formation and Calling... 6 UCOR 1043 Faith in Society...3 UCOR 1052 Identity and Vocation...2 UCOR 4791 Faith Integration...1 Core Electives... 8 Any college-level courses 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 197
MUSIC MAJOR PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Pre-Major requirements may be applied to the Core Curriculum requirements or General Electives Students who successfully pass the music placement exam will be exempt from this requirement Humanities MUSI 1033 Beginning Theory...3 MUSIC MAJOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 63 Music Core... 34 MUSI 11xx Written Theory I and II & Ear Training I and II...8 MUSI 21xx Written Theory III and IV & Ear Training III and IV.8 MUSI 3183 Written Theory V...3 MUSI 3193 Written Theory VI...3 MUSI 32x3 Music History & Literature I & II...6 MUAP 2582 Basic Computer Notation...2 MUAP 33x2 Conducting I and II...4 Ensemble Requirements... 8 (Ensemble courses must be passed to satisfy degree requirements. It is anticipated that one ensemble will be taken each enrolled semester.) Select 8 credits from the following: MUAP 1021 Concert Choir MUAP 1061 Northwest Jazz Band MUAP 1031 Northwest Choralons MUAP 1071 Northwest Vocal Jazz MUAP 1051 Wind Ensemble MUAP 2041 Chamber Choir Private Lessons (see note below)... 12 MUPL xxx1 Major Instrument Select 8 credits from lessons on one instrument MUPL xxx1 Minor Instrument Select 4 credits from lessons on another instrument Supporting Music Courses... 9 MUSI 3432 Hymnody...2 MUxx xxxx Music Electives...7 Select 7 credits from any MUSI, MUPL, or MUAP GENERAL ELECTIVES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0-2 Any college-level courses NOTE: If piano is not the student s major or minor instrument, MUAP 1111 & 2111 Class Piano I & II must also be taken 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 198
MUSIC MINISTRY MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 Bible and Theology... 12 BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature...3 BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature...3 THEO 1213 Christian Thought...3 THEO 2323 Jesus the Messiah...3 Written and Verbal Communications... 9 ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing...3 ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing...3 COMM 1213 Fundamentals of Speech Communication...3 Humanities... 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) ENGL xxx3 Any Literature course...3 HIST xxx3 Any Course in History...3 3 additional credits selected from the following...3 Art (ARTE), Bible (BIBL), Drama (DRAM), English (ENGL), History (HIST), Language (LANG), Music (MUSI), or Theology (THEO) Social Sciences... 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) Select a minimum of two disciplines from the following: Business Administration (BUSM), Communication (except COMM 1213), Economics, Education (EDUC), Geography (GEOG), Health & Fitness (PEDU), Management (BMGT), Marketing (BMKT), Philosophy (PHIL), Political Science (PSCI), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology/Anthropology (SOCI) Science and Mathematics... 7 MATH xxxx College-level Mathematics...3 SCIE xxxx Science course with Lab...4 Formation and Calling... 6 UCOR 1043 Faith in Society...3 UCOR 1052 Identity and Vocation...2 UCOR 4791 Faith Integration...1 Core Electives... 8 Any college-level courses. Music Ministry majors are strongly urged to include Music (MUSI), Applied Music (MUAP), or Audio Recording (MUAR) courses as the chosen electives. 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 199
MUSIC MINISTRY MAJOR PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Pre-Major requirements may be applied to the Core Curriculum requirements or General Electives Students who successfully pass the music placement exam will be exempt from this requirement Humanities MUSI 1033 Beginning Theory...3 MUSIC MAJOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 65 Music Core... 34 MUSI 11xx Written Theory I and II & Ear Training I and II...8 MUSI 21xx Written Theory III and IV & Ear Training III and IV.8 MUSI 3183 Written Theory V...3 MUSI 3193 Written Theory VI...3 MUSI 32x3 Music History & Literature I & II...6 MUAP 2582 Basic Computer Notation...2 MUAP 33x2 Conducting I and II...4 Ensemble Requirements... 0 (Ensemble courses must be passed to satisfy degree requirements. It is anticipated that one ensemble will be taken each enrolled semester.) Select 8 ensembles from the following: MUAP 1020 Concert Choir MUAP 1060 Northwest Jazz Band MUAP 1030 Northwest Choralons MUAP 1070 Northwest Vocal Jazz MUAP 1050 Wind Ensemble MUAP 2040 Chamber Choir Music Ministry Requirements... 20 Biblical and Theological reflection BIBL 3313 Psalms...3 THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality...3 THEO 32x3 Systematic Theology I or II...3 BIBL/THEO Bible/Theology elective...3 Ministry Practice MUSI 3413 Philosophy and Administration of Church Music...3 MUSI 3432 Hymnody...2 MUSI 3441 Worship Team Methods...1 MUSI 3451 Sound and Lighting...1 MUSI 4941 Music Ministry Internship...1 Private Music Lesson Electives (see note below)... 11 MUPL xxx1 Major Instrument Select 8 credits from lessons on one instrument MUPL xxx1 Minor Instrument Select 3 credits from lessons on another instrument NOTE: If piano is not the student s major or minor instrument, MUAP 1111 & 2111 Class Piano I & II must also be taken GENERAL ELECTIVES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 200
BACHELOR OF MUSIC-MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53 Bible and Theology... 12 BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature...3 BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature...3 THEO 1213 Christian Thought...3 THEO 2323 Jesus the Messiah...3 Written and Verbal Communications... 9 ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing...3 ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing...3 COMM 1213 Fundamentals of Speech Communication...3 Humanities... 9 EDUC 3003 Multicultural Education...3 ENGL xxx3 Any Literature course...3 HIST xxx3 Any Course in History...3 Social Sciences... 3 SOCI 1103 Survey of Sociology...3 Science and Mathematics... 7 SCIE xxxx Science course with Lab...4 MATH xxxx College-level Mathematics...3 Formation and Calling... 5 UCOR 1043 Faith in Society...3 UCOR 1052 Identity and Vocation...2 UCOR 4791 Faith Integration... *** *** Content met in EDUC 4971 Professional Seminar. Core Electives... 8 Music Electives Recommended (Not Music Ensembles) NOTE: If piano is not the student s major instrument, MUAP 1111 & 2111 Class Piano I & II must also be taken PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Pre-Major requirements may be applied to the Core Curriculum requirements or General Electives Students who successfully pass the music placement exam will be exempt from this requirement Humanities MUSI 1033 Beginning Theory...3 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 201
BACHELOR OF MUSIC-MUSIC EDUCATION MAJOR MUSIC CORE (Primary Subject Area Endorsement) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 MUSI 11xx Written Theory I and II & Ear Training I and II...8 MUSI 21xx Written Theory III and IV & Ear Training III and IV.8 MUSI 3183 Written Theory V...3 MUSI 3223 Music History & Literature II...3 MUSI 4753 Choral Music Methods & Repertoire...3 MUSI 4773 Instrumental Methods & Repertoire...3 MUAP 2141 Brass Methods...1 MUAP 2151 Percussion Methods...1 MUAP 2161 String Methods...1 MUAP 2171 Woodwind Methods...1 MUAP 2582 Basic Computer Notation...2 MUAP 33x2 Conducting I and II...4 MUAP 3731 Kodaly Method...1 Select zero-credit ensembles from the following...0 (The student must be enrolled in one ensemble each enrolled semester except for the student teaching semester. Student participation will be evaluated for professional portfolio.) MUAP 1020 Concert Choir MUAP 1060 Northwest Jazz Band MUAP 1030 Northwest Choralons MUAP 1070 Northwest Vocal Jazz MUAP 1050 Wind Ensemble MUAP 2040 Chamber Choir Private Music Lesson Electives (see note below)... 4 MUPL xxx1 Major Instrument Select 4 credits from lessons on one instrument PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: SECONDARY EDUCATION------------------------------------------------ 29 PHASE I: Foundations... 7 EDUC 2012 Schools and Society...2 EDUC 2011 Schools and Society Lab...1 EDUC 4421 Safety & Legal Seminar...1 PSYC 2553 Educational Psychology...3 Before Phase II, the student must be formally admitted to the Education program. PHASE II: Instructional Skills... 14 EDUC 3013 Instructional Design...3 EDUC 3022 Classroom Management...2 EDUC 3033 Assessment of Learning...3 EDUC 4012 Special Needs in Education...2 EDUC 4772 Secondary Literacy Across the Curriculum...2 EDUC 4951 September and Methods Experience...1 EDUC 4961 Part-Time Student Teaching...1 PHASE III: Application in the Educational Setting... 8 EDUC 4971 Professional Seminar...1 EDUC 4987 Full Time Student Teaching...7 GENERAL ELECTIVES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 202
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC INDUSTRY MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 Bible and Theology... 12 BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature...3 BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature...3 THEO 1213 Christian Thought...3 THEO 2323 Jesus the Messiah...3 Written and Verbal Communications... 9 ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing...3 ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing...3 COMM 1213 Fundamentals of Speech Communication...3 Humanities... 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) ENGL xxx3 Any Literature course...3 HIST xxx3 Any Course in History...3 3 additional credits selected from the following...3 Art (ARTE), Bible (BIBL), Drama (DRAM), English (ENGL), History (HIST), Language (LANG), Music (MUSI), or Theology (THEO) Social Sciences... 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) Select a minimum of two disciplines from the following: Business Administration (BUSM), Communication (except COMM 1213), Economics, Education (EDUC), Geography (GEOG), Health & Fitness (PEDU), Management (BMGT), Marketing (BMKT), Philosophy (PHIL), Political Science (PSCI), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology/Anthropology (SOCI) Science and Mathematics... 7 MATH xxxx College-level Mathematics...3 SCIE xxxx Science course with Lab...4 Formation and Calling... 6 UCOR 1043 Faith in Society...3 UCOR 1052 Identity and Vocation...2 UCOR 4791 Faith Integration...1 Core Electives... 8 Any college-level courses 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 203
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC INDUSTRY MAJOR PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Pre-Major requirements may be applied to the Core Curriculum requirements or General Electives Students who successfully pass the music placement exam will be exempt from this requirement Humanities MUSI 1033 Beginning Theory...3 MUSIC MAJOR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59-67 Music Core... 14 MUSI 11xx Written Theory I and II & Ear Training I and II...8 MUSI 2313 History of American Popular Music...3 MUAP 2582 Basic Computer Notation...2 MUAP 2581 Basic Computer Notation Lab...1 Ensemble Requirements... 4 (Ensemble courses must be passed to satisfy degree requirements. It is anticipated that one ensemble will be taken each enrolled semester.) Select 4 credits from the following: MUAP 1021 Concert Choir MUAP 1031 Northwest Choralons MUAP 1051 Wind Ensemble MUAP 1061 Northwest Jazz Band MUAP 1071 Northwest Vocal Jazz MUAP 2041 Chamber Choir MUAP 2091 Rock Ensembles MUAP 3401 Ensemble Sound Production Private Lessons (see note)... 4 MUPL xxx1 Major Instrument Select 4 credits from lessons on one instrument NOTE: If piano is not the student s major or minor instrument, MUAP 1111 & 2111 Class Piano I & II must also be taken Contemporary Music Industry Tracks... 37-45 Select from one of the following tracks, detailed on the following pages Track A Producer Track... 45 Track B Recording Arts Track... 37 GENERAL ELECTIVES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 204
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC INDUSTRY TRACKS TRACK A: PRODUCER TRACK -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Producer Music Core... 17 MUSI 2113 Written Theory III...3 MUSI 2131 Ear Training & Sight Singing III...1 MUSI 2123 Written Theory IV...3 MUSI 2141 Ear Training & Sight-Singing IV...1 MUSI 2461 Performance Coaching Seminar...1 MUSI 3183 Written Theory V...3 MUSI 3223 Music History II...3 MUAP 3312 Conducting I...2 Recording Arts Core... 28 MUAR 2003 Survey of Music Business...3 MUAR 2013 Survey of Audio Technology...3 MUAR 3473 Music Publishing & Distribution...3 MUAR 2213 Recording Engineering I...3 MUAR 2223 Recording Engineering II...3 MUAR 2523 Digital Audio Workstations I...3 MUAR 3233 Recording Engineering III...3 MUAR 4933 Audio Production Internship I...3 BUSM 4043 Business Negotiations...3 BMGT 3901 Professional Music Industry Tour...1 TRACK B: RECORDING ARTS TECHNOLOGY TRACK ----------------------------------------------------------- 37 MUAR 2003 Survey of Music Business...3 MUAR 2013 Survey of Audio Technology...3 MUAR 2201 Rhythm Section Production Combo Lab (3 semesters). 3 MUAR 2213 Recording Engineering I...3 MUAR 2223 Recording Engineering II...3 MUAR 2523 Digital Audio Workstations I...3 MUAR 2533 Digital Audio Workstations II...3 MUAR 3103 Live Sound...3 MUAR 3233 Recording Engineering III...3 MUAR 3713 Artist and Repertoire...3 MUAR 4933 Audio Production Internship I...3 MUAR 4943 Audio Production Internship II...3 BMGT 3901 Professional Music Industry Tour...1 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 205
MUSIC MINOR College... Arts and Sciences Academic Award... Minor Credits Required... 20-22 semester credits Coordinator... Bill Owen The music minor surveys rudimentary knowledge and skills in music, while allowing for limited elective course work in more specific areas of interest such as performance, music ministry, and music education. PRE-MAJOR REQUIREMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Pre-minor requirements may be applied to the Core or General Electives Students who successfully pass the Piano Proficiency Exam will be exempt from this requirement MUAP 1111 Class Piano I...1 MUAP 2111 Class Piano II...1 MUSIC MINOR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 MUSI 11xx Written Theory I and II & Ear Training I and II...8 MUSI 32x3 Music History selection...6 MUAP xxx0 Ensemble Requirements...2 Four ensemble courses must be passed to satisfy degree requirements two (2) for credit, two for zero (0) credit. It is anticipated that one ensemble will be taken each enrolled semester. Selections may include: MUAP 102x Concert Choir MUAP 106x Northwest Jazz Band MUAP 103x Northwest Choralons MUAP 107x Northwest Vocal Jazz MUAP 105x Wind Ensemble MUAP 204x Chamber Choir MUPL x221 Applied Voice Lesson...4 2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog 206