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Year Course ID Course
2025-2026 MUSI 427

Composition

A continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).

Course Credits: 2, 3
NB: May not be available every semester.
2026-2027 MUSI 427

Composition

A continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).

Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 329 and instructor's consent
NB: May not be available every semester.
MUSI 428

Composition

A continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester.

Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 329 and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0)
NB: May not be available every semester.
2025-2026 MUSI 428

Composition

A continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester.

Course Credits: 2, 3
NB: May not be available every semester.
2026-2027 MUSI 428

Composition

A continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester.

Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 329 and instructor's consent
NB: May not be available every semester.
MUSI 429

Composition

A continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester.

Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 329 and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0)
NB: May not be available every semester.
2025-2026 MUSI 429

Composition

A continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester.

Course Credits: 2, 3
NB: May not be available every semester.
2026-2027 MUSI 429

Composition

A continuation of MUSI 329, with emphasis on major works for larger ensembles. The study of composition with an emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally more extended works for a variety of ensembles or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned (2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit).NB: May not be available every semester.

Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 329 and instructor's consent
NB: May not be available every semester.
2025-2026 MUSI 430

Foundations & Principles of Music Education

An introduction to the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of music education. Topics covered include: program development, teaching methods, administration, supervision, and evaluation.

Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 MUSI 430

Foundations & Principles of Music Education

An introduction to the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of music education. Topics covered include: program development, teaching methods, administration, supervision, and evaluation.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; and third- or fourth-year standing
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
Cross-listed: EDUC 430
MUSI 430

Foundations and Principles of Music Education

An introduction to the historical, philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations of music education. Topics covered include: program development, teaching methods, administration, supervision, and evaluation.

Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; and third or fourth year standing.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
Cross-listed: EDUC 430
MUSI 445

Orchestra

SAMC’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
2025-2026 MUSI 445

Orchestra

SAMC’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
2026-2027 MUSI 445

Orchestra

SAMC’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
MUSI 446

Orchestra

SAMC’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
2025-2026 MUSI 446

Orchestra

SAMC’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
2026-2027 MUSI 446

Orchestra

SAMC’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
MUSI 447

Band

SAMC’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
2025-2026 MUSI 447

Band

SAMC’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
2026-2027 MUSI 447

Band

SAMC’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
MUSI 448

Band

SAMC’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
2025-2026 MUSI 448

Band

SAMC’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
2026-2027 MUSI 448

Band

SAMC’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
MUSI 450

Keyboard Pedagogy

This course is designed to enable careful consideration of the dynamics of teacher and pupil interaction in private teaching, develop basic instruction skills at the piano with supervision and constructive feedback, enrich personal awareness of the current methods and materials available, and provide comprehensive coaching in studio management.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in performance option or instructor's permission. (1- 1 or 1-1)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
2025-2026 MUSI 450

Keyboard Pedagogy

This course is designed to enable careful consideration of the dynamics of teacher and pupil interaction in private teaching, develop basic instruction skills at the piano with supervision and constructive feedback, enrich personal awareness of the current methods and materials available, and provide comprehensive coaching in studio management.

Course Credits: 2
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 MUSI 450

Keyboard Pedagogy

This course is designed to enable careful consideration of the dynamics of teacher and pupil interaction in private teaching, develop basic instruction skills at the piano with supervision and constructive feedback, enrich personal awareness of the current methods and materials available, and provide comprehensive coaching in studio management.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in performance option or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
MUSI 453

Chamber Choir

The 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
2025-2026 MUSI 453

Chamber Choir

The 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
2026-2027 MUSI 453

Chamber Choir

The 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
MUSI 454

Chamber Choir

The 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
2025-2026 MUSI 454

Chamber Choir

The 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
2026-2027 MUSI 454

Chamber Choir

The 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
MUSI 460

Vocal Pedagogy

Students study the anatomy and physiology of the breathing and phonatory mechanisms of the larynx, and the acoustical laws required for optimum resonation of the singing voice, with practical applications for interaction of teacher and pupil in private studio teaching. Students in the course give basic instruction in voice under the supervision of the instructor.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year standing in performance option or instructor's permission. (1-1 or 1-1)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
2025-2026 MUSI 460

Vocal Pedagogy

Students study the anatomy and physiology of the breathing and phonatory mechanisms of the larynx, and the acoustical laws required for optimum resonation of the singing voice, with practical applications for interaction of teacher and pupil in private studio teaching. Students in the course give basic instruction in voice under the supervision of the instructor.

Course Credits: 2
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
2026-2027 MUSI 460

Vocal Pedagogy

Students study the anatomy and physiology of the breathing and phonatory mechanisms of the larynx, and the acoustical laws required for optimum resonation of the singing voice, with practical applications for interaction of teacher and pupil in private studio teaching. Students in the course give basic instruction in voice under the supervision of the instructor.

Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing in performance option or instructor's consent
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
MUSI 461

Vocal Ensemble

Chamber 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
2025-2026 MUSI 461

Vocal Ensemble

Chamber 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
2026-2027 MUSI 461

Vocal Ensemble

Chamber 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
MUSI 462

Vocal Ensemble

Chamber 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
2025-2026 MUSI 462

Vocal Ensemble

Chamber 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
2026-2027 MUSI 462

Vocal Ensemble

Chamber 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
MUSI 465

Instrumental Ensemble

Brass 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
2025-2026 MUSI 465

Instrumental Ensemble

Brass 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
2026-2027 MUSI 465

Instrumental Ensemble

Brass 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
MUSI 466

Instrumental Ensemble

Brass 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
2025-2026 MUSI 466

Instrumental Ensemble

Brass 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
2026-2027 MUSI 466

Instrumental Ensemble

Brass 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
MUSI 470

Senior Recital

A one-hour recital, demonstrating ability in a wide range of musical styles, given by a student in the fourth year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the Department chair for approval.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 370 and, usually, two semesters of private study subsequent to the junior recital.
2025-2026 MUSI 470

Senior Recital

A one-hour recital, demonstrating ability in a wide range of musical styles, given by a student in the fourth year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the department chairfor approval.

Course Credits: 1
2026-2027 MUSI 470

Senior Recital

A one-hour recital, demonstrating ability in a wide range of musical styles, given by a student in the fourth year of the performance stream. Recital program must be submitted to the department chairfor approval.

Course Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 370 and, usually, two semesters of private study subsequent to the junior recital