3. DIVISION OF PRACTICS

3.6 CORPORATE WORSHIP STUDIES (MUSI)

Corporate Worship Studies Major: Two- and Four-Year Programs
Students seeking a four-year Corporate Worship Studies Major degree should have some background in music skills and performance, as well as a desire to develop these skills within the framework and guidance of the corporate worship curriculum at Summit. Students lacking a music background should enter the two-year Corporate Worship Studies certificate program. Upon completion of the certificate program, students may apply for admission into the four-year degree program.

Clarification of Additional Requirements
Students wishing to graduate with the Corporate Worship Studies Major must also complete Concert/Production Attendance and Proficiency Requirements in full, prior to graduation.

MUSI 001 Concert/Production Attendance
[0 sem. hrs. pass/fail]
Students are encouraged to broaden and deepen their appreciation of diverse kinds of music and other arts while at Summit. To that end, full-time corporate worship majors (more than 12 credit hours per semester) are required to attend three concerts or productions per year for the entirety of their program. Part-time students (6-11 credits per semester) are required to attend two concerts or productions per year. Students taking five or less credits per semester are exempt from concert or production attendance; however, students wishing to graduate will have to make up the concert and/or production attendance requirements.

The student should endeavor to attend three very different kinds of arts performances per year, in order to be exposed to at least ten different musical/arts genres over their four years of study. The majority of these should be musical in nature (i.e. 2 out of 3 in a year). Secular and Christian music, theatre and art is acceptable, including seasonal productions at churches (i.e. Christmas, Easter). Possible genres are classical, high-end pop, blues, jazz, country, rock, folk, Celtic, gospel, Latin, R&B, stage musicals, and cultural music of other countries. Students are required to submit a report form for each concert or production attended.

Students transferring into the corporate worship studies program will be expected to make up missed concerts or productions (on a relaxed schedule) when an equivalent requirement cannot be established from their former school or program.

MUSI 002 Primary Instrument Proficiency
MUSI 003 Secondary Instrument Proficiency
0 sem. hrs. (pass/fail)
Corporate worship studies majors enrolled in the four-year degree program must become proficient on two instruments, of which one must be piano/keyboard. Corporate worship majors who have acquired basic keyboard skills are better equipped to learn music theory, use music technology, and train / lead church musicians. Corporate worship majors in the degree program must declare both a primary and secondary instrument (i.e., piano, voice, guitar, wind, percussion) at the beginning of their sophomore (2nd) year. The Proficiency Standards for primary and secondary instruments are found in the Corporate Worship Studies Handbook. For their primary instrument, students must meet the Level 1 requirements; for their secondary instrument, students must meet the Level 2 requirements.

Corporate worship majors enrolled in the degree program will be required to pass all proficiency requirements before graduating, regardless of prior lessons or experience. Students must continuously be enrolled in private lessons until they have passed this barrier. Students may apply for examination upon the recommendation of their instructor. A trial proficiency examination must be attempted no later than the spring semester of the student's junior year (3rd year). The latest the proficiency examination may be attempted is the fall semester of the student's senior year (4th year). All proficiency examinations are worth 50% of the semester grade and replace the Juried Examination. Testing will take place before a jury consisting of the Corporate Worship Studies Administrator and/or an adjunct music instructor, and the student's teacher.

Corporate worship majors enrolled in the two-year certificate program only need to pass the Level 2 Piano Proficiency requirements and do not need a secondary instrument. However, students wishing to transfer from the certificate program into the degree program will still need to meet the above primary and secondary requirements for the degree program in order to graduate.

MUSI 151 Music Theory and Practice I - F
3 sem. hrs.
A study of the basic theory of music including: staff notation; simple and compound rhythms and time signatures; major and minor scales, keys and key signatures; simple and compound intervals; triads; primary chords; preliminary analysis; musical terminology; and transposition. The development of relevant practical ear-training and sight-reading skills will accompany the learning of theory. (This course is a prerequisite to MUSI 152 Music Theory and Practice II. Documentary proof of an equivalent level of music theory and ear training proficiency or successful completion of an SPC placement exam, could lead to exemption.)

BIBL 250 Biblical Theology of Worship – [S 2011 / 2013]
3 sem. hrs.
This course develops a Biblical theology of worship, with reference to individual and corporate worship. Scriptures are examined to discover the meaning of worship and for both a personal devotional life and worship in a Christian community. Spiritual formation and discipleship are discussed in the context of whole-life worship. Biblical purposes and elements of corporate worship gatherings in light of contemporary culture are discussed. (This course is a prerequisite to MUSI 351 Corporate Worship Leadership and Administration.)

MUSI 251 Music Theory and Practice II - S
3 sem. hrs.
This course will expand on the theoretical and practical content taught in Music Theory and Practice I, including: hybrid or irregular meters; rest groupings; duplets and triplets; seventh and other four-note chords; primary and secondary chords; cadences; chord symbols, patterns and charts; analysis; and transposition. This will be accompanied by the development of relevant practical skills. (This course is a prerequisite for MUSI 251 Music Theory and Harmony III. rerequisite: MUSI 151 Music Theory and Practice I.)

MUSI 252 Music Theory and Harmony III - F
3 sem. hrs.
This course presupposes a firm grasp of the theoretical and practical content of Music Theory and Practice II and will prepare the student for song-writing, orchestration and arranging. This includes five-note chords, complex chord structures and progressions, cadences, simple melody and harmony writing, and the development of relevant practical skills. (This course is a prerequisite for MUSI 352 Song Writing, and Arranging. Prerequisite: MUSI 152 Music Theory and Practice II.)

MUSI 351 Corporate Worship Leadership and Administration - [S 2011/2013]
3 sem. hrs.
This course presupposes a firm grasp of the theoretical and practical content taught in BIBL 250 Biblical Theology of Worship. A brief review of the Biblical purposes of the church, corporate gatherings and the use of the arts, will be followed by the practical aspects of giving leadership and administrating the corporate worship arts and ministries of the local church. Focused consideration will be given to developing skills in planning, preparing for and leading congregational gatherings. Students will observe, evaluate and learn from corporate worship ministries (rehearsals, services, sessions with leaders) in a variety of churches. Spiritual, cultural, musical, and technological considerations will be discussed. Administrative duties such as scheduling, accessing resources, training and mentoring, working with a church leadership team and organizing events will be discussed. (Prerequisite: BIBL 250 Biblical Theology of Worship).

MUSI 352 Song Writing and Arranging – [S 2010 / F 2012]
3 sem. hrs.
This course briefly outlines the characteristics of a variety of musical genres. It also offers foundational skills for composing and arranging songs for music ministry in and outside of the church. Aspects include a song’s purpose, context, form, lyrics, melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, style, instrumentation, arrangement and scoring. An investigation of computer resources including notation and sequencing programs will be included. (Prerequisites: MUSI 251 Music Theory and Harmony III; MUSI 253 Instrumental Methods.)

MUSI 452 History of Music – [F 2009 /2011]
3 sem. hrs.
An overview of the history of music in western culture. Emphasis is placed on the development of music and its diverse expressions in society and in the Christian Church from Biblical times to the present.

MUSI 455/6 Corporate Worship Internship
1-3 sem. hrs.
A supervised program designed to give the student first-hand experience in corporate worship ministry by working with an experienced full or part-time Corporate Worship Pastor in a local church. It is expected that the intern will be involved in as many facets of corporate worship and other church ministries as possible, with particular focus on music ministry and leadership. (Prerequisite: Minimum Sophomore status (2 semesters completed) in the Corporate Worship certificate program and Junior status (4 semesters completed) in the Corporate Worship degree program. There is no examination for this course.)

MUSI 154/5 Private Lessons
1, 1.5 or 2 sem. hrs.
Individual instruction in piano, voice, guitar, drums, wind, or other instruments as instructors are available. Open to students of all programs. No previous instruction is necessary. Beginning lessons are 1/2 hour per week, intermediate lessons are 3/4 hour per week, advanced lessons are 1 hour per week. (1/2 hour lesson per week - 1 sem. hr.; 3/4 hour lesson per week - 1.5 sem. hrs.; 1 hour lesson per week - 2 sem. hrs.) At the conclusion of the semester, all music majors taking private lessons are required to perform a juried evaluation worth 25% of the private lesson mark. Students must prepare two songs for their examination: one Christian song, and the other of a contrasting style. One of the pieces must be memorized. The jury will consist of the Corporate Worship Studies Administrator and/or an adjunct music instructor and the student's instructor.Corporate worship studies majors in the degree program must enrol in private lessons on one instrument for a minimum of 3 credit hours over the course of at least 3 semesters, and a minimum of 1 credit hour on a second instrument. (Charged according to length. May be repeated with permission of instructor.)

MUSI 253 Instrumental Methods – [F 2010 / S 2012]
1 sem. hr.
An introductory study of standard orchestral instruments and church rhythm section instruments, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, guitars and drums. The student will learn the relevant terminology, parts and accessories, placement, methods, ranges, tonal qualities, notation/scoring and performance of each instrument, as well as being able to diagnose problems, in order to coach church instrumentalists. (This course is a prerequisite for MUSI 351 Song-writing and Arranging.)

MUSI 254 Vocal Methods – [F 2009 / 2011]
1 sem. hr.
A practical study of the principles and development of good vocal production, for singing, acting and speaking. The course includes instruction in proper posture, effective breath support and control, listening, projection, resonation, diction, song interpretation, expression and performance. Students will also be taught how to detect vocal weaknesses in other vocalists and coach them for improvement. Recommended as a prerequisite for private voice lessons.

MUSI 355 Church Media and Technology – [F 2010 / 2012]
2 sem. hrs.
A practical seminar course including training in sound production, lighting, video and audio recording, projection and related computer programs.

MUSI 458 The Arts for Ministry – [S 2010 / 2012]
2 sem. hrs.
A seminar course offering Biblical principles for the use of the arts in Christian ministry in and outside the church. Basic instruction will be given that relates to recruiting, training, rehearsing, costuming, producing, and creating material for artists in the fields of dramatic arts (skits, plays, drimes, illustrated sermons, etc.), creative movement (dance / choreography), visual arts (drawing, painting, sculpting, computer graphics, textile arts, stage construction, etc.) and literary arts relevant to Christian ministry.

MUSI 353, 354 Music Ministry Groups
Music ministry groups include Rejoice, Tapestry and Resonate (see descriptions below). Students enrolled in the corporate worship studies certificate or degree programs are required to complete a minimum of 4 semester hours of music ministry groups. Degree students are encouraged to be involved in music ministry groups beyond the required semester hours [if possible, for three of the four years].

MUSI 150 Graduation Choir/Band - S
1/2 sem. hr.
A music team consisting of all corporate worship studies students and any others who desire to be involved. The choir/band prepares for music ministry at the graduation ceremony in April and meets for one hour each week in the spring semester.

MUSI 353, 354r Rejoice – F / S
1-1sem. hrs.
A group of singers and instrumentalists who are chosen each fall by audition to minister in BC and Yukon District PAOC churches and at college functions. Members are expected to enroll for a full academic year and must maintain a minimum 2.3 grade point average and good citizenship. The purchase of a group outfit is required in early fall. Class meets 2 hours per week. May be repeated.

MUSI 353, 354t Tapestry – F / S
1-1 sem. hrs.
A vocal a cappella ensemble which is chosen each fall by audition to minister in churches and at college functions, performing a variety of musical styles including sacred, spirituals, gospel, pop, and jazz. Members are expected to enroll for a full academic year and must maintain a minimum 2.3 grade point average and good citizenship. The purchase of a group outfit is required in early fall. Class meets 2 hours per week. , Resonate May be repeated.

MUSI 353, 354x Resonate –F / S
1-1 sem. hrs.
A vocal and instrumental ensemble which is chosen each fall by audition to minister to youth and young adult groups. Members are expected to enroll for a full academic year and must maintain a minimum 2.3 grade point average and good citizenship. Class meets 2 hours per week. May be repeated.

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