Music Education, BS

This course prepares the candidate for admission to the Teacher Education licensure program. Course content includes the characteristics of the Greenville College Teacher Education Program, the aim of American schooling, a survey of the legal, social, economic, historical, political, and ethical issues involved in public school education. Additionally, the course introduces culturally relevant pedagogy. This course will give you the opportunity to determine whether you want to persist in the Teacher Education Program. (Offered fall semester.) $32 Fee.

The purpose of this course is to explore race and poverty issues that impact the classroom environment. Candidates will search for effective strategies to better meet the needs of underserved populations. The hidden rules of economic class and characteristics of generational poverty will be studied, with emphasis on the impact this has on instruction. Students will spend time assisting in a classroom which serves a high minority and low socioeconomic population. Meets the general education global foundations requirement. Prerequisite: EDUC 110. (Offered fall semester) Course fee may apply.

This course prepares the candidate for admission to the Teacher Education licensure program. Course content includes the characteristics of the Greenville University Teacher Education Program. Additionally, this course develops culturally relevant pedagogy. This course includes 52-60 hours of field experience in diverse settings. This course will give you the opportunity to determine whether you want to persist in the Teacher Education Program. (Offered Interterm.) Fee $60.00

This course explores the theories and practice that identify communication skills and competencies in diverse educational settings, including virtual and remote, with multiple stakeholders. The course will also introduce educators to the pedagogy and integration of instructional technologies. Emphasis will be placed on interpersonal and intercultural communication, critical listening and questioning techniques, professional collaboration, digital communication and instructional tools. Students will build a professional, digital portfolio and the option to earn a Level 1 Google Certified Educator certification.

This course will examine the historical context, diverse characteristics, and individual planning for the exceptional child. Students in this course will explore how individuals develop and learn within the context of their cultural, linguistic, and academic experiences. Co-teaching instructional plans based on diverse student characteristics, student performance data, and curriculum goals will be developed. Students can take EDUC 110 and EDUC 280 at the same time.

This course will provide a current and comprehensive overview of research and theory related to human learning. The course will emphasize major concepts of learning theory but will also cover relevant motivational and developmental theories. The course will underscore the relationship between theory, research, and practice. Meets the general education social science or business management requirement. Prerequisite: EDUC101; Corequisite: EDUC 280. (Offered every term.)

Emphasis is on teaching reading and writing in content areas from grades 6 through 12. Relationships between reading, literacy, and writing within content areas are established and ways of meeting the needs of culturally diverse and dysfunctional students are explored. Candidates design appropriate learning experiences and apply reading-study skills to the content areas. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Offered spring semester.)

This course will investigate the structures of a safe and healthy learning environment that facilitates cultural and linguistic responsiveness, positive social interaction, active engagement, and academic risk-taking. A three tiered level of positive behavior supports (PBS) will be explored as a framework for creating plans to accomplish a productive learning environment. Prerequisite: EDUC 280

The purpose of this course is to build your understanding of the link between instruction and assessment and the teacher’s role in monitoring and assessing student learning. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to develop, design, and implement both formal and informal reliable assessments. The student will explore multiple approaches to planning and assessments by learning to describe the advantages and limitations of assessments types. These types will include simple and complex forms such as multiple-choice items, interpretive exercise (using pictorial info like charts and graphs), essay, performance-based, and portfolio). Students will write and select lesson goals, objectives, and assessments that are designed to inform their instruction and student performance. Additionally, students will develop their personal philosophy of grading, identify issues of equity in testing, and understand the importance of data collection and analysis. Students will learn about how to select and/or develop measurement tools such as rubrics and other assessment tools and apps. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. (Offered every semester)

After admission to the professional internship, candidates receive student teaching placements. Candidates work with their cooperating teachers during the first week of school. Five days of clinical experience required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Internship. (Offered fall semester)

For candidates completing the K-12 specialist program in music. Assignments include chorus, instrumental, and elementary music. Prerequisite: Admission to the Professional Internship. (Offered every semester.)

The seminar addresses professional topics within the field of education. In addition, the seminar provides an opportunity for teacher candidates to focus on the required performance assessment. The performance assessment, aligned with state standards, is an authentic assessment tool that shows how teacher candidates develop and evaluate student learning. The centerpiece is a portfolio that describes and documents authentic practices from the candidate’s teaching experience. The portfolio addresses planning, instruction, assessment, analyzing teaching, and academic language to reveal the impact of a candidate’s teaching performance on student learning. As a capstone seminar, the course requires students reflect mastery of self-reflection and critical self-awareness, collaboration across disciplines, communication in multiple modes with multiple audiences, and reflection on how Christian faith impacts and guides their daily work. The seminar topics and tasks guide and support the candidate’s progress in the teaching profession. Meets the general education senior seminar requirement.

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.

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.)

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.)

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.)

Course Fee: $385

Course Fee: $385 per credit Prrequisite MUAP 115 or permission of Instructor

Course Fee: $385

Course Fee: $385

Course Fee: $385

This course will serve as a basis for creating a foundation in keeping a connection between a student’s faith, how it can be used through the gift of music, and how to use those gifts to affect culture in a positive manner. Various types of music and their connection to culture as well as how today’s culture affects students, music, and faith will be explored. (Offered fall semester.)

This course studies standard conducting patterns, develops the skill of both hand and baton directing, and emphasizes development of listening and leadership skills. Prerequisite: MUTH 305. (Offered spring of odd calendar years.)

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

(Offered every semester)

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 discussions and engage with the material by providing examples from personal experiences. 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.

This course is a clinical course to be taken in a local elementary music classroom. Students will observe local elementary school music educators and take notes through guided questions provided by the instructor. Students and the instructor will meet every two weeks to discuss observations.

Introduction to Music Technology is an introductory course designed to acquaint students with multiple facets of music technology, providing a strong foundation of tools to assist them in their chosen craft, whether it be in studio recording, songwriting, orchestration, or other associated areas. Students will learn to utilize specific music technology tools and techniques which can be used in related coursework. Specific focuses include basic use of Sibelius scoring software, the use of virtual instruments and loops, importing stems into Ableton for live use, and the creation of accompanying MIDI/virtual instrument tracks within Pro Tools and Logic Pro. The Pro Tools 101 curriculum is also taught in this course, which is a pre-requisite to Pro Tools 110 leading to Avid Pro Tools User certification. Prerequisite: MUAP110 and MUSG226. Course Fee: $50

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.)

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

This course is a survey of the development of musical styles and their creators from antiquity to 1750. Meets the general education creative and performing arts requirement. Prerequisite: MUSG 209, MUTH 104 and MUTH 104E. (Offered fall semester.)

This course is a comprehensive survey of what it takes to run a secondary music classroom. Students will spend half of the semester learning the administrative duties needed to be done before the first rehearsal can take place, followed by introduction to alternative ensembles. Students will end the semester with score selection and study, along with advanced conducting on the selected piece.

This course is a continuation from, and further practice in live audio, from MUSG 229 Sound Reinforcement I course. We will work in a hands-on experienced based manner in providing the student with further practical experience in larger systems. A focus will be to work as a live audio production team in running various events throughout the semester. Special focus will be working on individual mixing as well as group interaction, speed, efficiency, and quality. Students will also complete Certifications in SoundGrid 101 and 102 as well as Dante Certifications Level 1 and Level 2. Prerequisite: MUSG 229. (Offered spring semester.)

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.)

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

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.)

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.)

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.)

A traditional band ensemble performs various types of literature from all stylistic periods. Open to all students and community. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

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

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.)

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

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.)

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.)

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.)

A traditional band ensemble performs various types of literature from all stylistic periods. Open to all students and community. May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement. (Offered every semester.)

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

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.)