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MUS-101   Applied Study - Level I (majors)1 Hours
Study of applied music at the freshman level; requires a private lesson fee. Meets one hour each week.
MUS-149   Introduction to Contemporary Worship2 Hours
This semester-length course provides an overview of contemporary worship music and its application in a worship service. Students will learn through experience as worship teams model the distinctives of contemporary worship music. A variety of areas will be explored: contemporary music theory, working with a praise band, arranging for the worship team, developing and leading teams, effective resources for worship.
MUS-160   Introduction to Music Theory2 Hours
A study of the basic fundamentals of music: major and minor scales, key signatures, triads, and introduction to functional harmony. Open to non-music majors as well as majors. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: The ability to read notes.
MUS-162   Music Theory I3 Hours
Review of scales, intervals and triads. Elementary harmony is studied by writing and analysis of diatonic triads in four-part harmony, figured bass, cadences, non-harmonic tones, voice-leading, dominant seventh chords, and harmonic progression. Prerequisite: MUS-160 or permission of instructor.
MUS-164   Ear Training I2 Hours
Includes the singing of all intervals and scales, melodic and interval dictation. Identification of major and minor triads. Rhythmic exercises. Sight-singing in a limited vocal range. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory I.
MUS-175   Chapel Ensemble0-1 Hours
This course will provide an opportunity for singers and instrumentalists to adequately train and rehearse in preparation to lead worship for IWU Chapel. Students will form various ensembles-in agreement with their area of expertise-and from such ensembles worship music for all Chapels will be provided. This is a mandatory class for all students willing to participate in IWU Chapel Worship Teams. Can earn 1 hour credit (may be repeated for 0 hr credit).
MUS-201   Applied Study- Level II (majors)1 Hours
Study of applied music at sophomore level of study requires private lesson fee. Meets one hour each week.
MUS-254   Church Music I - Christian Education/Administration3 Hours
An overview of the use of music in the Christian Education program of the local church. Includes work with children, basic music education, and development of tools to assist the Christian Education worker. Also includes methods of planning, organizing, and developing a music program in a local church. Personal development in leadership and staff relationships is discussed.
MUS-261   Music Theory II3 Hours
The study of harmony is continued through four-part writing and analysis of music literature. Chordal vocabulary is increased with dominant and non-dominant seventh chords as well as secondary and leading-tone chords. Procedures of modulations, realization of figured bass, and transposing for various instruments. Prerequisite: MUS-162, to be taken concurrently with MUS-263.
MUS-263   Ear Training II2 Hours
Interval, melodic, two and four-part, and rhythmic dictation. Recognition of bass and soprano factors as well as triad function in four-part dictation . Rhythmic exercises including subdivision level. Sight-singing with modal inflections and in tenor and alto clef. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory II, MUS-261.
MUS-264   Music Theory III3 Hours
Four-part writing and analysis involving tertian sonorities (9th, 11th, and 13th chords) and chromatic harmony (borrowed, Neapolitan, augmented sixth, altered dominant, and chromatic mediant chords). Introduction to analysis techniques for Twentieth Century music. Prerequisite: MUS-261, to be taken concurrently with MUS-266.
MUS-266   Ear Training III1 Hours
Dictation of modulating exercises, intervals, modes, and rhythm. Recognition of more functions of four-part harmony. Identification of cadences and major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads. Rhythmic exercises of difficult nature. Sight-singing with modulating passages and of an extensive range. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory III, MUS-264.
MUS-280   Choral Techniques2 Hours
This course will be divided into three modules. Module one: basic understanding of vocal production and pedagogy. Special emphasis on the development of the voice from a young age through adulthood. Module two: choral techniques pertaining to development of good choral tone and musicianship. Emphasis on rehearsal techniques and choral sound. Module three: literature for various levels and styles; efficient organization and operation of a choral ensemble.
MUS-285   Beginning Conducting2 Hours
An introductory survey in basic conducting techniques applicable to both choral and instrumental music. The focus of this course will be on the mastery of standard beat patterns as well as communication of cues, tempo, dynamics, mood, and other musical nuances. Techniques will be applied and evaluated through in-class conducting. Other related topics will include score study, rehearsal techniques, baton grip, and selection of choral and instrumental literature.
MUS-354   Church Music II - Worship3 Hours
Designed to assist the pastor in working with the musician, aid the musician in using music to create the desired environment for worship, and assist the member of the congregation in his understanding of the worship service. A basic study of hymnology is included.
MUS-371   Music History and Literature I3 Hours
A survey of the history of music through the work of the great composers. The course covers the evolution of style and form to about 1750.
MUS-372   Music History and Literature II3 Hours
A survey of the history of music through the work of the great composers, past and present. The course covers the evolution of style and form from 1750 into the Twentieth Century.
MUS-450   Church Music Practicum2 Hours
Structured to be a capstone course for all Church Music Majors. Involves work in a local church. The student is required to meet for a half-hour session each week to discuss the practicum project. A minimum of 10 hours of observation and 15 hour of " hands on" work is required. For the Church Music minor, 7 hours of observation and 10 hours of practical work are required.
MUS-490   Senior Seminar2 Hours
Advanced studies and research in a selected topic that is chosen by the student and approved by the music education faculty member. For upper-class majors. By permission of the instructor. Requires independent study fee.
38-40 credit hours
* Students choose between either MUS-371 or MUS-372.

Students will also need 6 credit hours of electives from the following*:
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MUS-124   Guitar Techniques for Leading Worship1 Hours
The purpose of this course is to help the student gain a greater understanding of guitar-driven worship leading techniques; to explore and perform different styles of contemporary worship songs; to gain guitar-leading experience of basic worship music repertoire; to understand the basics of chord-chart reading and writing; and to display an understanding of transition patterns and modulations using expanded guitar chords.
MUS-220   Organ Class1 Hours
An introduction to the study of the organ, typical stop lists and designations, literature, means of tone generation in acoustic and electronic emulations, MIDI applications, training and expectations for an organist, playing techniques, use of the organ in contemporary settings. Prerequisite: Completion of piano requirements.
MUS-255   Contemporary Keyboard for the Church Accompanist1 Hours
This course is designed for students with majors in Church Music, Christian Education, and Piano who plan to perform in a church setting. Reading chords, understanding chord inversions, positions on the piano, voicings and added tones, modulations, and combining these elements with contemporary theory will enable students to be successful in the contemporary church music setting. This is an elective course that will be offered every other year. Prerequisites: MUS-205 and audition. Limited to 10 each semester.
MUS-260   Hymnology1 Hours
The course will be a short historical study of the great hymns of the Christian church, their writers and composers and patterns of development and change. Attention will focus on hymns of the Protestant heritage, with study of characteristics of well-crafted hymns and tunes. Not restricted to music majors.
MUS-265   Form and Analysis2 Hours
Analytical skills are developed further by studying typical musical forms of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries, such as binary, ternary, variation, fugue, sonata-allegro, and rondo. Prerequisite: MUS-264.
MUS-275   Introduction to Computer Applications in Music1 Hours
Students will be introduced to topics in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), notation, MIDI controllers, and Internet music resources for PC-compatible computers. Prerequisite: MUS-162 or equivalent.
MUS-286   Advanced Conducting2 Hours
A course devoted to the study and application of advanced techniques in choral and instrumental conducting. The course will focus on that which is technically challenging for the conductor or that which requires an alternative conducting gesture. Literature chosen for in-class application and evaluation will include chant (non-metric), recitative, and other excerpts from works that utilize combined vocal and instrumental forces, and multimetric and polymetric music. Related topics will include core preparation and study, nontraditional notation, performance practice in various stylistic periods, rehearsal planning for large vocal and orchestral works, recruiting and administrative duties involved in a choral or instrumental music program. Prerequisite: MUS-285.
MUS-300   Arranging1 Hours
An introduction to orchestration, transcription, and arranging. Emphasis on the acquisition and development of the practical skills necessary to adapt and arrange music for a variety of uses and mediums. Prerequisites: MUS-162, MUS-261, and MUS-264.
MUS-442   Senior Recital - Music Majors2 Hours
Students enroll in this course for the final semester of applied study in preparation for the required recital. Two hour lesson per week for one semester.
MUS-445   Church Music Senior Project2 Hours
As a substitution for the senior recital, church music majors may do a faculty coached recital/cantata/program that would have musical and practical value in a local church setting.
THE-233   Christian Theology I3 Hours
This course lays the foundation for all advanced theology courses, by laying out the basic tenets of the Christian faith. Special attention is given to the doctrine of God, Christology, Biblical Authority and Eschatology. Wesleyan/Arminian perspectives are compared with other traditions of Christian faith. Students intending to take only one course in theology should enroll in THE-232; Basic Christian Doctrine.
6 credit hours
* Students may take either MUS-442 or MUS-445. Students will also need to be enrolled in a Large Ensemble each semester of study, complete seven semesters of Recital, and complete the Young Performers Series Recital, which takes place during the sixth semester of Applied Study.

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MUS-111   Applied Study - (music Minors)1 Hours
Study of applied music for the music minor at the first semester of study, requires private lesson fee. Meets one-half hour each week.
MUS-112   Applied Study - (music Minors)1 Hours
Study of applied music for the music minor at the second semester of study, requires private lesson fee. Meets one-half hour each week.
MUS-160   Introduction to Music Theory2 Hours
A study of the basic fundamentals of music: major and minor scales, key signatures, triads, and introduction to functional harmony. Open to non-music majors as well as majors. Offered every semester. Prerequisite: The ability to read notes.
MUS-162   Music Theory I3 Hours
Review of scales, intervals and triads. Elementary harmony is studied by writing and analysis of diatonic triads in four-part harmony, figured bass, cadences, non-harmonic tones, voice-leading, dominant seventh chords, and harmonic progression. Prerequisite: MUS-160 or permission of instructor.
MUS-164   Ear Training I2 Hours
Includes the singing of all intervals and scales, melodic and interval dictation. Identification of major and minor triads. Rhythmic exercises. Sight-singing in a limited vocal range. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory I.
MUS-200   Recital Attendance0 Hours
For music majors and minors only. Requires students to attend a specified number of musical events. Music majors must complete the course for 7 semesters and minors for 4 semesters to qualify for graduation. Offered every semester. Graded on a CR/NC basis.
MUS-211   Applied Study - (music Minors)1 Hours
Study of applied music for the music minor at the third semester of study, requires private lesson fee. Meets one-half hour each week. Prerequisites: MUS-111 and MUS-112.
MUS-254   Church Music I - Christian Education/Administration3 Hours
An overview of the use of music in the Christian Education program of the local church. Includes work with children, basic music education, and development of tools to assist the Christian Education worker. Also includes methods of planning, organizing, and developing a music program in a local church. Personal development in leadership and staff relationships is discussed.
MUS-260   Hymnology1 Hours
The course will be a short historical study of the great hymns of the Christian church, their writers and composers and patterns of development and change. Attention will focus on hymns of the Protestant heritage, with study of characteristics of well-crafted hymns and tunes. Not restricted to music majors.
MUS-261   Music Theory II3 Hours
The study of harmony is continued through four-part writing and analysis of music literature. Chordal vocabulary is increased with dominant and non-dominant seventh chords as well as secondary and leading-tone chords. Procedures of modulations, realization of figured bass, and transposing for various instruments. Prerequisite: MUS-162, to be taken concurrently with MUS-263.
MUS-263   Ear Training II2 Hours
Interval, melodic, two and four-part, and rhythmic dictation. Recognition of bass and soprano factors as well as triad function in four-part dictation . Rhythmic exercises including subdivision level. Sight-singing with modal inflections and in tenor and alto clef. To be taken concurrently with Music Theory II, MUS-261.
MUS-280   Choral Techniques2 Hours
This course will be divided into three modules. Module one: basic understanding of vocal production and pedagogy. Special emphasis on the development of the voice from a young age through adulthood. Module two: choral techniques pertaining to development of good choral tone and musicianship. Emphasis on rehearsal techniques and choral sound. Module three: literature for various levels and styles; efficient organization and operation of a choral ensemble.
MUS-285   Beginning Conducting2 Hours
An introductory survey in basic conducting techniques applicable to both choral and instrumental music. The focus of this course will be on the mastery of standard beat patterns as well as communication of cues, tempo, dynamics, mood, and other musical nuances. Techniques will be applied and evaluated through in-class conducting. Other related topics will include score study, rehearsal techniques, baton grip, and selection of choral and instrumental literature.
MUS-354   Church Music II - Worship3 Hours
Designed to assist the pastor in working with the musician, aid the musician in using music to create the desired environment for worship, and assist the member of the congregation in his understanding of the worship service. A basic study of hymnology is included.
MUS-450   Church Music Practicum2 Hours
Structured to be a capstone course for all Church Music Majors. Involves work in a local church. The student is required to meet for a half-hour session each week to discuss the practicum project. A minimum of 10 hours of observation and 15 hour of " hands on" work is required. For the Church Music minor, 7 hours of observation and 10 hours of practical work are required.
31-33 credit hours
Students will also need 3 credit hours of Music electives, four semesters of Large Ensemble participation, completion of the Young Performer Series recital during the final semester of applied study, and completion of Piano Proficiency (competency through Level II - 2 to 4 credit hours).

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