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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 339 | Vocal Performance ClassA study of body movement and stage poise for various types of singing. The student learns correct diction in a number of common singing languages and becomes acquainted with repertoire for the voice. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; or instructor's permission. (1-0 or 1-0)
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 339 | Vocal Performance ClassA study of body movement and stage poise for various types of singing. The student learns correct diction in a number of common singing languages and becomes acquainted with repertoire for the voice. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 340 | Digital Recording IAn introduction to various aspects of the recording arts with emphasis on working within the digital (virtual) studio environment with Cubase and other virtual instrument software. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 226 or third year standing. (1-3 or 1-3)
Cross-listed: MCOM 323 |
| 2025-2026 | MUSI 340 | Digital Recording IAn introduction to various aspects of the recording arts with emphasis on working within the digital (virtual) studio environment with Cubase and other virtual instrument software. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 341 | Digital Recording IIAdvanced study and practice of the technologies pertaining to professional digital recording. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 340 or instructor's permission.
Cross-listed: MCOM 421 |
| 2025-2026 | MUSI 341 | Digital Recording IIAdvanced study and practice of the technologies pertaining to professional digital recording. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 345 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 345 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 346 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 346 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 347 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 347 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 348 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 348 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 350 | Popular Music in the Twentieth CenturyThis course examines the sources and evolution of popular music in the last century, popular music as both an expression of and a creative force in popular culture, popular music as the rhythmic antithesis of repression, popular music as a commodity of mass production and mass culture, and the means by which the development and cultural importance of popular music can be evaluated. Content and method emphasize inquiry arising from America's religious influence on popular culture and the reciprocal influence of popular culture on the Church, to develop a reasoned Christian perspective about popular music. Course Credits:
Prerequisite(s): Upper level standing or instructor's permission.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 350 | Popular Music in the Twentieth CenturyThis course examines the sources and evolution of popular music in the last century, popular music as both an expression of and a creative force in popular culture, popular music as the rhythmic antithesis of repression, popular music as a commodity of mass production and mass culture, and the means by which the development and cultural importance of popular music can be evaluated. Content and method emphasize inquiry arising from America's religious influence on popular culture and the reciprocal influence of popular culture on the Church, to develop a reasoned Christian perspective about popular music. Course Credits:
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 353 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 353 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 354 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 354 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 355 | Video Game Sound & MusicA survey of the history and current use of sound and music in video games. Students will investigate how audio in video games is unique and where it draws on other media, as well as learn about the tools and best practices used in the creation of sound and music in video games. Through this study, students will become more aesthetically informed critics of the use of audio in video games. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 355 | Video Game Sound and MusicA survey of the history and current use of sound and music in video games. Students will investigate how audio in video games is unique and where it draws on other media, as well as learn about the tools and best practices used in the creation of sound and music in video games. Through this study, students will become more aesthetically informed critics of the use of audio in video games. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 2nd year standing or higher.
Cross-listed: GAME 320 |
| 2024-2025 | MUSI 356 | Sound DesignCovers the core components of effective sound design, such as sound effects, voice recording and mixing. This is a hands-on studio-based course in which students will engage in frequent hands-on exercises and in-class activities in order to prepare them to contribute the non-musical audio elements necessary for video game development. Students who are not part of the Game Development program will also benefit from taking this course, as it is also applicable to non-game forms of media production. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MCOM 323/MUSI 340
Cross-listed: GAME 321 |
| 2025-2026 | MUSI 356 | Sound DesignCovers the core components of effective sound design, such as sound effects, voice recording and mixing. This is a hands-on studio-based course in which students will engage in frequent hands-on exercises and in-class activities in order to prepare them to contribute the non-musical audio elements necessary for video game development. Students who are not part of the Game Development program will also benefit from taking this course, as it is also applicable to non-game forms of media production. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 357 | Advanced Sound DesignContinues the topics of GAME 321 “Sound Design,” goes deeper in those topics (sound effects, voice recording, mixing), and adds an extra emphasis on studio direction. This is a hands-on studio-based course in which students will engage in frequent hands-on exercises and in-class activities in order to gain the skills and aesthetic judgment necessary to excel in their creation of non-music audio elements of video games. Students who are not part of the Game Development program will also benefit from taking this course, as it is also applicable to non-game forms of media production. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GAME 321/MUSI 356
Cross-listed: GAME 322 |
| 2025-2026 | MUSI 357 | Advanced Sound DesignContinues the topics of GAME 321 “Sound Design,” goes deeper in those topics (sound effects, voice recording, mixing), and adds an extra emphasis on studio direction. This is a hands-on studio-based course in which students will engage in frequent hands-on exercises and in-class activities in order to gain the skills and aesthetic judgment necessary to excel in their creation of non-music audio elements of video games. Students who are not part of the Game Development program will also benefit from taking this course, as it is also applicable to non-game forms of media production. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 358 | Interactive Sound DesignCovers the issues and technologies unique to creating and deploying sound and music for video games and other interactive digital media. In this studio-based course, students will engage in frequent exercises and projects in order to develop the advanced knowledge, aesthetic judgment, and digital audio skills that will help these students contribute effectively to sound design in Game Development projects. Students must have at least a basic understanding of programming to participate in this course. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GAME 321/MUSI 356; CMPT 140
Cross-listed: GAME 323 |
| 2025-2026 | MUSI 358 | Interactive Sound DesignCovers the issues and technologies unique to creating and deploying sound and music for video games and other interactive digital media. In this studio-based course, students will engage in frequent exercises and projects in order to develop the advanced knowledge, aesthetic judgment, and digital audio skills that will help these students contribute effectively to sound design in Game Development projects. Students must have at least a basic understanding of programming to participate in this course. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 361 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 361 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 362 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 362 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 365 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 365 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 366 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 366 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 370 | Junior RecitalA 30-minute recital given by a student in the third year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the department chair for approval. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the performance stream or by special permission.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 370 | Junior RecitalA 30-minute recital given by a student in the third year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the department chair for approval. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 371 | Instrumental Techniques - BrassThe study of brass methods and materials. Students are given basic instruction on several of the instruments in each section with strong components in performance (at the beginning level) and in instrumental pedagogical techniques for purposes of teaching in public or private schools or in church-related instrumental music programs. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225, a minimum of two semesters of applied lessons on major instrument or voice, or instructor’s consent.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 371 | Instrumental Techniques: BrassThe study of brass methods and materials. Students are given basic instruction on several of the instruments in each section with strong components in performance (at the beginning level) and in instrumental pedagogical techniques for purposes of teaching in public or private schools or in church-related instrumental music programs. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 372 | Instrumental Techniques - WoodwindsThe study of woodwinds methods and materials. Students are given basic instruction on several of the instruments in each section with strong components in performance (at the beginning level) and in instrumental pedagogical techniques for purposes of teaching in public or private schools or in church-related instrumental music programs. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225, a minimum of two semesters of applied lessons on major instrument or voice, or instructor’s consent.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 372 | Instrumental Techniques: WoodwindsThe study of woodwinds methods and materials. Students are given basic instruction on several of the instruments in each section with strong components in performance (at the beginning level) and in instrumental pedagogical techniques for purposes of teaching in public or private schools or in church-related instrumental music programs. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 373 | Instrumental Techniques - PercussionThe study of percussion methods and materials. Students are given basic instruction on several of the instruments in each section with strong components in performance (at the beginning level) and in instrumental pedagogical techniques for purposes of teaching in public or private schools or in church-related instrumental music programs. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225, a minimum of two semesters of applied lessons on major instrument or voice, or instructor’s consent.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 373 | Instrumental Techniques: PercussionThe study of percussion methods and materials. Students are given basic instruction on several of the instruments in each section with strong components in performance (at the beginning level) and in instrumental pedagogical techniques for purposes of teaching in public or private schools or in church-related instrumental music programs. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 374 | Instrumental Techniques - Pre-band instrumentsThe study of pre-band instruments methods and materials. Students are given basic instruction on several of the instruments in each section with strong components in performance (at the beginning level) and in instrumental pedagogical techniques for purposes of teaching in public or private schools or in church-related instrumental music programs. Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225, a minimum of two semesters of applied lessons on major instrument or voice, or instructor’s consent.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 374 | Instrumental Techniques: Pre-Band InstrumentsThe study of pre-band instruments methods and materials. Students are given basic instruction on several of the instruments in each section with strong components in performance (at the beginning level) and in instrumental pedagogical techniques for purposes of teaching in public or private schools or in church-related instrumental music programs. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 381 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 381 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 382 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 382 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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