Core Course Requirements
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 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.)
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.
This course will serve as a basis for creating a foundation in keeping a connection between a student
This course provides a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of studio recording and sound reinforcement. (Offered fall semester.) Course Fee $50
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
(Offered every semester)
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
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
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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.
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 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
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 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.)
Project in Music Industry
(Credits Required: 6.00)
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.)
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.)
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
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111B Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112B Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211B Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212B Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311B Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312B Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411B Course Fee: $385
Composition
Prerequisite: MUAP 112C Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211C Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212C Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311C Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312C Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: 411C Course Fee: $385
Guitar
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111G Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112G Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211G Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: 212G Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311G Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312G Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411G Course Fee: $385
Keyboard
Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 111K Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 112K Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 211K Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 212K Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 311K Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 312K Course Fee: $770
Prerequisite: MUAP 411K Course Fee: $770
Percussion
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111P Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112P Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211P Course fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212P Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311P Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312P Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411P Course Fee: $385
Strings
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111S Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112S Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211S Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212S Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311S Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312S Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411S Course Fee: $385
Voice
(Credits Required: 1.00)
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111V Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 112V Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211V Course Fee:$385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212V Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311V Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312V Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 411V Course Fee: $385
Woodwinds
Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 111W Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUPA 112W Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 211W Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 212W Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 311V Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 312W Course Fee: $385
Prerequisite: MUAP 412W Course Fee: $385
Music Ensembles
- Six credits of Ensembles are required. (Credits Required: 6.00)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement.
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.)
This ensemble is a flexible group instrumentation. (Offered irregularly.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
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.)
May be applied to fulfill the creative and performing arts general education requirement.
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.)
This ensemble is a flexible group instrumentation. (Offered irregularly.)
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)
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.