Designed to give in-depth exposure to ministry in an area appropriate to the student’s career goals. The intern is supervised directly by his/ her faculty advisor and by a field professional. Internships require a minimum time investment of 140 hours and may be completed over more than one semester. The student should register for the internship in the semester in which he or she plans to complete all of the course requirements. Prerequisite: Music Major/Minor only

Students will be introduced to a wide variety of worship music in many styles and will learn how to effectively lead a congregation in worship music. Students will develop skills coordinating, rehearsing and leading worship bands and singers while developing their own skills as musicians. Students will learn how to build quality congregational repertoire, how to plan worship services, and how to arrange music for worship ensembles. Students will be guided through the spiritual disciplines associated with the role of a Worship Leader. Recommended prerequisites: MUSC 101, 1V1

Performed in the third year of study, students in the vocal or instrumental disciplines will display their skill through the performance of studied repertoire in Applied music lessons. Students will receive training and preparation techniques throughout the academic year, culminating in this final public performance.

Teaches advanced forms of music theory. Students will study the tenets of form and analysis. Prerequisite: MUSC 303

Designed for vocal performers, choral conductors, vocal instructors, and other professionals working in the discipline of voice. Examines scientific methodology, research in vocal development and the practice of vocal art to inform the vocal pedagogue in the areas of solo vocal performance, choral work as well as therapeutic and other professional uses of the voice. Students will learn about vocal anatomy, acoustic properties of sound, and pedagogical strategies for vocal instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced vocalists. Prerequisite: Music Major (Voice) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor

Designed as a study of methodology involved in teaching classical guitar. Students will learn the healthy and effective practices of classical guitar technique surveying methods and materials that may be used in private guitar instruction. Prerequisite: Music Major (Guitar) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor

Examines the functions of lyrics, melody, harmony and form used to create songs. Students will have the opportunity to write songs using techniques discussed in class and will use both hand-written music notation materials as well as a computer notation software to create, notate and listen to their work. Prerequisite: MUSC 101

Designed to equip students for piano teaching. Examines methodology, techniques and historical performance practices that may be used in teaching pianists. Piano performers and accompanists may also find the course material valuable for refining their craft. Through the study of various philosophies and performance practices, students will learn strategies for teaching solid piano technique to pianists of varying skill levels and pursuits. Prerequisite: Music Major (Piano) in their 3rd or 4th year or permission from instructor

Designed as an advanced group instruction piano class for piano music majors. Students will strengthen their skills and technique by studying advanced piano literature, sight reading, patterns, harmony, transposition, and the art of improvisation. Students will also learn about the art of accompaniment versus performance. Prerequisite: 6 credit hours of Applied Music: Piano

Performed in the final year of study, students in the vocal or instrumental disciplines will display their skill through the performance of studied repertoire in Applied music lessons. Students will receive training and preparation techniques throughout the academic year, culminating in this final public performance. Students must perform the project at the end of their final semester in order to complete their studies

Performed in the final semester of study, students will display their skill in leading various music ensembles – vocal and instrumental, demonstrating their knowledge and grasp of worship leadership in multiple contexts. This project will function in partnership with Tyndale’s music ensembles, as Worship Arts majors will be required to show their leadership skills in leading Tyndale’s various musical ensembles. Non-credit course Offered to students in Music – Worship Arts track only Students must enroll in this course in their final semester of study and must perform the project at the end of their final semester in order to complete their studies