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教堂音乐 Concentration

School of Arts 和 Sciences

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21st-century church musicians need an incredibly diverse skill-set, including the ability to work collaboratively with pastors, administer 和 recruit, lead a congregation in song, direct ensembles, 和 work with children. Concordia University Irvine has addressed this need 为 diversity by hiring full-time professors who are leading experts in each area, 和 providing students significant experience in all areas. This leads to graduates who are in dem和 为 full-time church employment in many Christian denominations. Concordia is also proud to be one of the top schools in the nation 为 commissioning church musicians 为 the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod through our Director of Parish 音乐 program.

If you would like to have a conversation with a professor about the 教堂音乐 Concentration, please contact:

Dr. 汤姆米勒
[email protected]
(949) 214-3651  

  • 教堂音乐 Concentration
  • 18个单位
  • Church music students must select MUS 482 in the music major. Applied units in this concentration are in addition to the 音乐al Collaboration 和 Applications core of the music major.  Please see Christ College certificate requirements 为 additional requirements.
  • MUKC 311: 教堂音乐 Keyboard Competency
  • 0

This zero credit competency course/exam will assess a student's ability to lead 敬拜 from a piano 和 or organ in a congregation which uses hymnal (e.g. LSB) as its main resource 为 congregational song material. The exam may be repeated until the student obtains a passing grade. Private lessons are available 为 students who want to receive specialized instruction in order to prepare 为 this exam. This particular competency exam is typically taken in the junior or senior year of study, after completion of the music major piano competency exam. Course Fee: $25. 先决条件: MUKP 211.

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  • MUGC 211: 教堂音乐 Guitar Competency
  • 0

This zero credit competency course/exam will assess a student's ability to lead 敬拜 from the guitar. The exam may be repeated until the student obtains a passing grade. Private lessons are available 为 students who want to receive specialized instruction in techniques to help a student prepare 为 this exam. This particular competency exam is typically taken in the junior 和 senior year of study. Course Fee: $25. 先决条件: MUE 282 和 MUS 281.

  • MUS 222: Intermediate Conducting
  • 2

As a continuation of 221亩, students will build upon their conducting skills with more advanced study in expressive gestures, left-h和 independence, 提示, psychological conducting, 和 score preparation. 先决条件: 221亩.

  • MUS 483: A Survey of Christian Hymnody
  • 3

This is an historical survey course of Christian hymnody which will develop an awareness of the poetic, 音乐的, 神学, 和 spiritual aspects of hymnody 为 both congregational 和 devotional use. Offered alternate years.

  • MUS 484: Planning 音乐 in Christian Worship
  • 2

A practical study of 规划 music within the 敬拜 service will be presented in this course as students draw upon their experiences in theology, 敬拜, 历史, 安排, 表演, 和 repertoire courses to create 和 evaluate 敬拜 为ms in today's church. 先决条件: THL 382.

  • THL 382: Corporate Worship
  • 3

Through an examination of the theology of corporate 敬拜 as it is taught in Scripture, the Lutheran Confessions, 和 how it has developed throughout the 历史 of the church, this course will look at the criteria 为 preparing 和 evaluating 敬拜 services in today’s church. 先决条件: CTHL 101 or CTHL 200 或同等.

  • Choose 2 units from the following:
  • MUGU 101-401: Private Lessons: Guitar
  • 1

Private Lessons: Guitar

  • MUKI 101-401: Private Lessons: Keyboard Improvisation I-IV
  • 1

Private Lessons: Keyboard Improvisation I-IV

  • MUKO 100: Organ Class
  • 1

This course will introduce basic organ techniques 和 repertoire to students with limited or no prior organ experience. As students become com为table with combining h和s 和 feet, the class will address topics such as organ repertoire, mechanics of the instrument, practical applications (hymn playing in particular), 触摸, 清晰度, 和 registration. Practice time is required 和 the student will need to obtain organ shoes 和 purchase a textbook. The course may be repeated.

  • MUKO 101-401: Private Lessons: Organ
  • 1

Private Lessons: Organ

  • MUKP 101-401: Private Lessons: Piano
  • 1

MUKP 101-401: Private Lessons: Piano 

  • Choose 6 units from the following:
  • MUS 204: Songwriting 和 Analysis
  • 2

The practical application 和 technique of songwriting, including lyrics, 旋律, 和谐, 为m 和 stylistic content.

  • MUS 307: Improvisation
  • 2

Students will study 音乐的 improvisation in jazz 和 popular music through analysis of the work of great soloists 和 the application of genre-specific melodic, harmonic 和 rhythmic concepts. 先决条件: 303亩 or 306亩.

  • MUS 316: 音乐 Technology II
  • 2

Building on the skills attained in 音乐 Technology I, this course is focused on the creation of music, utilizing state of the art music technology with an emphasis on preparing the student 为 vocation in the classroom, 摄影棚或舞台. 先决条件: 216亩 or permission of instructor.

  • MUS 405: Arranging in Popular 音乐
  • 2

The advanced application of 安排 concepts in a popular music setting with an emphasis on the utilization of commonly used instrumental 和 vocal groupings 和 curating the 安排 process through various stages including concept development, score preparation, 彩排, 编程, recording 和 表演. 先决条件: 305亩306亩.

  • MUS 441: H和bell Methods 和 Repertoire
  • 3

This course will study the organization 和 directing of h和bell programs. The one (1)-unit course includes a philosophy of h和bell ringing, methods 为 beginning ringers, materials 和 设备, 招聘, 和 h和bell literature 为 school 和 church. The two (2)-unit course adds literature, 课程, 和 methods 为 more advanced ringers, small ensembles, 和独奏. The three (3)-unit course adds work in composition 和 安排 为 h和bells as well as advanced conducting. Prerequisites 为 one (1) or two (2) units: Experience with h和bell ringing 和 familiarity with 音乐的 notation; 为 the three (3)-unit course: 202亩222亩.

  • MUS 461: 音乐 为 Children
  • 3

This course will enable students to identify, 理解, 和 work with the music capabilities of children. The three (3)-unit course is required 为 music education 和 liberal studies majors 和 others interested in developing school music curricula 和/or other special skills 和 projects. The two (2)-unit course is available to others primarily interested in preparing 音乐的 activities 和 cultivating classroom teaching skills. Basic music reading ability 和 音乐的 experience recommended.

  • MUS 471: Choral Methods 和 Repertoire
  • 3

This advanced choral music methods course will focus on repertoire, 彩排 management, advanced conducting techniques, 声乐教学, 规划, 和 administration. 先决条件: 202亩222亩 or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years.

  • THL 281: Introduction to Worship Arts
  • 1

This course will provide an overview of the contemporary 敬拜 arts profession 和 its methods 和 principles including the study 和 evaluation of 敬拜 services in churches of various sizes 和 denominations; technologies, 设备, 和 tools that support 敬拜 arts 编程; common 敬拜 b和 principles; approaches used in service 规划; 和 the use of dance, 戏剧, 和 visual arts.

  • 总单位
  • 18个单位

Current students, please note: The requirements listed here may not reflect the most current courses 为 this major 和 may not be the requirements 为 the catalog year you are following to complete your major. Please refer to the Academic Catalog 为 official requirements you must meet to qualify 为 a degree.

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