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Commercial Music Performance, BS

Core Course Requirements

MUAP110 Commercial Keyboarding I (1 Credit)

Provides the skill set for reading and playing piano in commercial styles. Emphasis will be placed on reading chord charts, using the Nashville Number system, improvisation, chord voicing and inversions. A main emphasis will be to have the students be able to accompany themselves on piano/keyboard. The course is taken concurrently with MUTH 110 Commercial Music Theory. (Offered spring semester.)

MUAP115 Commercial Keyboarding II (1 Credit)

This course will provide students with the functional skills on the piano including the ability to develop basic technique, ability to play chord progressions, read, harmonize, transpose, improvise, and compose. Prerequisite: MUAP 110. (Offered spring semester.)

MUSG111 Commercial Music Integrations I (1 Credit)

In this course, students build foundational understanding of how to practice together, play together, learn the selected music for the course, and how to put it all together for preparing successful performances. Offered: Fall semester.

MUSG150 Faith, Music , Culture (1 Credit)

This course will serve as a basis for creating a foundation in keeping a connection between a student

MUSG226 Music Industry Survey (3 Credits)

This course provides a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of studio recording and sound reinforcement. (Offered fall semester.) Course Fee $50

MUSG227 Studio Production (2 Credits)

This course focuses on the signal flow, microphone techniques, foundational and in-depth information of Pro Tools and studio recording techniques. It is based primarily on a "hands-on" approach offering substantial studio time for group and individual projects. Prerequisite: MUSG226. (Offered every semester.) Course Fee: $50

MUSG229 Sound Reinforcement I (1 Credit)

(Offered every semester)

MUSG230 Music Industry Operations (3 Credits)

This course provides the student with a broad foundation to the various aspects and practices in the Music Industry. A main point of this course will be establish the working process for

MUSG260 Introduction to Music Technology (3 Credits)

This course is designed to give students a broad base of background and introduction to the various areas of music technology. The student will be introduced to and will have the ability to explore and practice specific techniques required in creating computer-aided scores of their original compositions. Students will create multiple recordings of their own original scores as well as directed assignments in the areas of locking sound to video and scoring for a short film. Prerequisite: MUAP110 and MUTH110. Course Fee: $50

MUSG330 Independent Artist Practices (3 Credits)

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MUSG340 American Popular Music (3 Credits)

This course will survey various styles of American popular music from the early 20th century through the present. Students will have an active role in class meetings, providing examples from personal experiences as sources for class discussion. Genres covered include jazz, country, rock, reggae, funk, hip-hop, urban fold, and more. Students are encouraged to have some experience in the fundamentals of music before enrolling. Meets the general education creative and performing arts requirement.

MUSG350 Faith/Music/Culture Senior Seminar (2 Credits)

This seminar is designed as a capstone course in the CCM degree and is the bookend course to MUSG 150 Faith, Music, Culture. The goal of the course is to empower students to go out into their world after they graduate and reaffirm their ability to make a positive difference through their interactions with their culture. How students can be a Christian witness to a post-modern world will be explored. Meets the general education upper division writing intensive requirement. (Offered spring semester.)

MUSG416 Senior Concert (1 Credit)

This course is a foundational activity demonstrating the cumulative learning and skills attained as a Commercial Music major. It will culminate in a concert which is created by the student and relevant to their emphasis. Prerequisite: MUSG 320

MUTH110 Commercial Music Theory I (3 Credits)

This course is specifically designed for Music Industry Studies majors. It will enable students to learn basic music theory concepts and some aural skills which will relate to the contemporary music industry. (Offered spring semester.)

MUTH305 Commercial Music Theory II (3 Credits)

This course will prepare the student to thrive in real world situations s/he may encounter as an artist and/or composer in the music field. Skills to be learned in this course include: chord construction and nomenclature, scales, basic pop music arranging, ear training, and keyboard/guitar accompaniment. Prerequisite: MUTH 104 or MUTH 110. (Offered fall semester.)

MUTH306 Commercial Music Theory III (2 Credits)

A continuation in study of MUTH 305. Prerequisite: MUTH 305. (Offered spring semester.)

Project in Music Industry

(Credits Required: 6.00)

MUSG120 Projects in Industry I - Perform (1 Credit)

Projects in Music Industry serves as the entry level hands-on running of the Music Industry program for students focusing on the area of music performance (vocal or instrumental). Students in this course will assist in various of music projects collaboration, including performance, live audio, studio recording, management, promotions, lighting, songwriting, creation and distribution of product while gaining a working understanding of the processes involved as they continue through the degree. Music Industry Study majors need a total of six credits of Projects in Music Industry. Course Fee $50. (Offered every semester.)

MUSG220 Projects in Industry II - Perform (1 Credit)

Projects in Music Industry serves as a developmental level hands-on running of the Music Industry program for students focusing on the area of music performance (vocal or instrumental). Students in this course will assist in various of music projects collaboration, including performance, live audio, studio recording, management, promotions, lighting, songwriting, creation and distribution of product while gaining a working understanding of the processes involved as they continue through the degree. Music Industry Study majors need a total of six credits of Projects in Music Industry. Course Fee $50. Pre-requisite, MUSG120. (Offered every semester.)

MUSG320 Projects in Industry III - Preform (1 Credit)

Projects in Music Industry serves as a mastery level hands-on running of the Music Industry program for students focusing on the area of music performance (vocal or instrumental). Students in this course will assist in various of music projects collaboration, including performance, live audio, studio recording, management, promotions, lighting, songwriting, creation and distribution of product while gaining a working understanding of the processes involved as they continue through the degree. Music Industry Study majors need a total of six credits of Projects in Music Industry. Course Fee $50 Pre-requisite, MUSG220. (Offered every semester).

Applied Lessons

- Eight credits of applied lessons are required. (Credits Required: 8.00)

Brass

MUAP111B Applied Music - Brass (1 Credit)

Course Fee: $385

MUAP112B Applied Music - Brass (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 111B Course Fee: $385

MUAP211B Applied Music - Brass (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 112B Course Fee: $385

MUAP212B Applied Music - Brass (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 211B Course Fee: $385

MUAP311B Applied Music - Brass (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 212B Course Fee: $385

MUAP312B Applied Music - Brass (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 311B Course Fee: $385

MUAP411B Applied Music - Brass (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 312B Course Fee: $385

MUAP412B Applied Music - Brass (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 411B Course Fee: $385

Composition

MUAP211C Applied Music - Composition (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 112C Course Fee: $385

MUAP212C Applied Music - Composition (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 211C Course Fee: $385

MUAP311C Applied Music - Composition (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 212C Course Fee: $385

MUAP312C Applied Music - Composition (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 311C Course Fee: $385

MUAP411C Applied Music - Composition (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 312C Course Fee: $385

MUAP412C Applied Music - Composition (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: 411C Course Fee: $385

Guitar

MUAP111G Applied Music - Guitar (1 Credit)

Course Fee: $385

MUAP112G Applied Music - Guitar (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 111G Course Fee: $385

MUAP211G Applied Music - Guitar (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 112G Course Fee: $385

MUAP212G Applied Music - Guitar (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 211G Course Fee: $385

MUAP311G Applied Music - Guitar (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: 212G Course Fee: $385

MUAP312G Applied Music - Guitar (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 311G Course Fee: $385

MUAP411G Applied Music - Guitar (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 312G Course Fee: $385

MUAP412G Applied Music - Guitar (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 411G Course Fee: $385

Keyboard

MUAP111K Applied Music - Keyboard (1 Credit)

Course Fee: $770

MUAP112K Applied Music - Keyboard (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 111K Course Fee: $770

MUAP211K Applied Music - Keyboard (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 112K Course Fee: $770

MUAP212K Applied Music - Keyboard (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 211K Course Fee: $770

MUAP311K Applied Music - Keyboard (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 212K Course Fee: $770

MUAP312K Applied Music - Keyboard (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 311K Course Fee: $770

MUAP411K Applied Music - Keyboard (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 312K Course Fee: $770

MUAP412K Applied Music - Keyboard (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 411K Course Fee: $770

Percussion

MUAP111P Applied Music - Percussion (1 Credit)

Course Fee: $385

MUAP112P Applied Music - Percussion (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 111P Course Fee: $385

MUAP211P Applied Music - Percussion (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 112P Course Fee: $385

MUAP212P Applied Music - Percussion (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 211P Course fee: $385

MUAP311P Applied Music - Percussion (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 212P Course Fee: $385

MUAP312P Applied Music - Percussion (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 311P Course Fee: $385

MUAP411P Applied Music - Percussion (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 312P Course Fee: $385

MUAP412P Applied Music - Percussion (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 411P Course Fee: $385

Strings

MUAP111S Applied Music - Strings (1 Credit)

Course Fee: $385

MUAP112S Applied Music - Strings (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 111S Course Fee: $385

MUAP211S Applied Music - Strings (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 112S Course Fee: $385

MUAP212S Applied Music - Strings (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 211S Course Fee: $385

MUAP311S Applied Music - Strings (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 212S Course Fee: $385

MUAP312S Applied Music - Strings (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 311S Course Fee: $385

MUAP411S Applied Music - Strings (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 312S Course Fee: $385

MUAP412S Applied Music - Strings (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 411S Course Fee: $385

Voice

(Credits Required: 1.00)

MUAP111V Applied Music - Voice (1 Credit)

Course Fee: $385

MUAP112V Applied Music - Voice (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 111V Course Fee: $385

MUAP211V Applied Music - Voice (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 112V Course Fee: $385

MUAP212V Applied Music - Voice (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 211V Course Fee:$385

MUAP311V Applied Music - Voice (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 212V Course Fee: $385

MUAP312V Applied Music - Voice (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 311V Course Fee: $385

MUAP411V Applied Music - Voice (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 312V Course Fee: $385

MUAP412V Applied Music - Voice (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 411V Course Fee: $385

Woodwinds

MUAP111W Applied Music - Woodwinds (1 Credit)

Course Fee: $385

MUAP112W Applied Music - Woodwinds (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 111W Course Fee: $385

MUAP211W Applied Music - Woodwinds (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUPA 112W Course Fee: $385

MUAP212W Applied Music - Woodwinds (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 211W Course Fee: $385

MUAP311W Applied Music - Woodwinds (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 212W Course Fee: $385

MUAP312W Applied Music - Woodwinds (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 311V Course Fee: $385

MUAP411W Applied Music - Woodwinds (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 312W Course Fee: $385

MUAP412W Applied Music - Woodwinds (1 Credit)

Prerequisite: MUAP 412W Course Fee: $385

Music Ensembles

- Six credits of Ensembles are required. (Credits Required: 6.00)

MUEN140 Pep Band (5 Credits)

This group performs at various athletic events. All members of the College community (not just music majors) are invited to participate. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN141 Greenville University Choir (1 Credit)

The Greenville University Choir, founded by Professor Robert W. Woods in 1927, has become an outstanding symbol of the University. It offers students throughout the University an opportunity to sing exemplary sacred choral literature in an excellent mixed choir setting. Numerous concerts are given during the year including an extended annual tour. Membership is by audition and includes the expectation of a year long commitment. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN142 Chorale/Choral Union (5 Credits)

Chorale is a mixed choir which focuses on music reading and vocal technique. As part of the Greenville Choral Union, Chorale performs large scale choral orchestral works such as Handel's "Messiah". Membership is open to all students and the community and an assessment audition is required. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN143 Fusion Ensemble (1 Credit)
MUEN144 Worship Arts Ensemble (5 Credits)

This ensemble explores the various understandings and concepts of worship leading. Students will gain practical experience in contemporary worship methods and will have multiple opportunities to tour as a ministry team. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. Members are admitted by audition. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN147 Keyboard Ensemble (1 Credit)

This ensemble is a 21 st century keyboard orchestra utilizing state of the art digital keyboards and synthesizers. The touring ensemble will perform a variety of styles from Bach to Brubeck. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. This ensemble is available by audition for piano students from the College. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN148 Chamber Orchestra (5 Credits)

This group performs at various types of college functions. All members of the College or community playing a traditional stringed instrument are invited to participate. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN150 Gospel Choir (5 Credits)
MUEN152 Band (1 Credit)

This ensemble, open to all students regardless of major, will act as the marching band during football season and then transition to concert band for the remainder of the year. (Offered Fall and Spring.)

MUEN161 Jazz Ensemble (1 Credit)
MUEN162 Jazz Band (1 Credit)

May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement.

MUEN163 Chamber Singers (5 Credits)

Chamber Singers is a select vocal ensemble which performs sacred and secular literature from the 16th century to the present day. Concurrent enrollment in the Greenville University Choir is required. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. Membership is by invitation. May be applied to fulfill the fine creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN167 Chamber Ensemble (5 Credits)

This ensemble is a flexible group instrumentation. (Offered irregularly.)

MUEN168 Lab Band (5 Credits)

This small ensemble provides students with practical opportunities to create and perform contemporary (pop, rock, and CCM) music. Groups rather than individuals audition for a lab band. Auditions begin three weeks after the beginning of each semester, allowing students to form their own bands before tryouts. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN340 Pep Band (5 Credits)

This group performs at various athletic events. All members of the College community (not just music majors) are invited to participate. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN341 Greenville University Choir (1 Credit)

The Greenville University Choir, founded by Professor Robert W. Woods in 1927, has become an outstanding symbol of the University. It offers students throughout the University an opportunity to sing exemplary sacred choral literature in an excellent mixed choir setting. Numerous concerts are given during the year including an extended annual tour. Membership is by audition and includes the expectation of a year long commitment. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN342 Chorale/Choral Union (5 Credits)

Chorale is a mixed choir which focuses on music reading and vocal technique. As part of the Greenville Choral Union, Chorale performs large scale choral orchestral works such as Handel's "Messiah". Membership is open to all students and the community and an assessment audition is required. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN343 Fusion Ensemble (1 Credit)
MUEN344 Worship Arts Ensemble (5 Credits)

This ensemble explores the various understandings and concepts of worship leading. Students will gain practical experience in contemporary worship methods and will have multiple opportunities to tour as a ministry team. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. Members are admitted by audition. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN347 Keyboard Ensemble (1 Credit)

This ensemble is a 21st century keyboard orchestra utilizing state of the art digital keyboards and synthesizers. The touring ensemble will perform a variety of styles from Bach to Brubeck. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. This ensemble is available by audition for piano students from the College. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN348 Chamber Orchestra (5 Credits)

This group performs at various types of college functions. All members of the College or community playing a traditional stringed instrument are invited to participate. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN350 Gospel Choir (5 Credits)
MUEN352 Band (1 Credit)

This ensemble, open to all students regardless of major, will act as the marching band during the football season and then transition to concert band for the remainder of the year. (Offered Fall and Spring.)

MUEN361 Jazz Ensemble (1 Credit)
MUEN362 Jazz Band (1 Credit)

May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement.

MUEN363 Chamber Singers (5 Credits)

Chamber Singers is a select vocal ensemble which performs sacred and secular literature from the 16 th century to the present day. Concurrent enrollment in the Greenville University Choir is required. Students are expected to remain in the ensemble for the full year. Membership is by invitation. May be applied to fulfill the fine creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

MUEN367 Chamber Ensemble (5 Credits)

This ensemble is a flexible group instrumentation. (Offered irregularly.)

MUEN368 Lab Band (5 Credits)

This small ensemble provides students with practical opportunities to create and perform contemporary (pop, rock, and CCM) music. Groups rather than individuals audition for a lab band. Auditions begin three weeks after the beginning of each semester, allowing students to form their own bands before tryouts. (Offered every semester.)

Recital Class

(Courses Required: 8)

MUSG100 Recital Class (0 Credit)

Recital Class is designated as a requirement for all music majors, who must attend 12 concerts per semester. Music minors need to attend 9 concerts per semester and must be registred for Recital Class during the semesters they are taking applied lessons. Music majors are required to take this course every semester they are attending classes on campus.

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