Courses

MUS  C400 - Research in Sacred Music

MUS  C401 - Sacred Music I

An introductory study and application of keyboard harmony, transposition, improvisation, hymn playing, and accompanying for the church service.

MUS  C402 - Sacred Music II

Continuation of topics introduced in C401 plus open score reading, sacred music composition, console conducting, the liturgical year, and related service music.

MUS  C403 - Sacred Music III

Continuation of topics introduced in C402 plus an introduction to the history of worship and sacred music, including hymnody.

MUS  C404 - Sacred Music IV

Continuation of topics introduced in C403 plus contemporary worship styles, the sacred music vocation, and choral literature.

MUS  C405 - Organ Construction and Design

A historical and interactive study of the action and pipes of the organ, from the earliest European example to the latest developments in the organ building industry. Includes a lab component where the student has hands-on experience with university organs, performing basic maintenance routines such as tuning and repair.

MUS  C500 - Independent Study in Sacred Music Practices

MUS  C504 - Keyboard Skills Review

Basic keyboard skills with an emphasis on hymn transposition, modulation, improvisation, sight reading, and figured bass realization.

MUS  C505 - Organ Construction and Design

A historical and interactive study of the action and pipes of the organ, from the earliest European example to the latest developments in the organ building industry. Includes a lab component where the student has hands-on experience with university organs, performing basic maintenance routines such as tuning and repair.

MUS  C510 - Service Playing Review

Foundational studies in the practical musical skills needed by a church organist: hymn playing, anthem accompanying, open-score reading, and console conducting.

MUS  C524 - Organ Improvisation

Improvisation for the church organist, with emphasis on stylistic considerations, formal structures, and devices.

MUS  C540 - The History of Christian Worship and Sacred Music

Liturgical ritual and worship practices, with special emphasis on music and hymnody, from pre-Christian roots to modern day.

MUS  C541 - Sacred Music: Philosophy and Practice I

An exploration of the practical demands and philosophical dimensions of a vocation in sacred music. Includes anthem repertoire, professional issues, and dynamics of leadership.

MUS  C542 - Sacred Music: Philosophy and Practice II

Continuation of C541.

MUS  E489 - Organ Pedagogy

An examination of pedagogical practices and methods relating to the instruction of organ students at all levels.

MUS  E490 - Organ Pedagogy Practicum

The practical application of teaching applied organ with faculty mentorship.

MUS  E589 - Organ Pedagogy

An examination of pedagogical practices and methods relating to the instruction of organ students at all levels.

MUS  E590 - Organ Pedagogy Practicum

The practical application of teaching applied organ with faculty mentorship.

MUS  M675 - Seminar in Organ Literature: Renaissance and Baroque

Performance of representative works and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features.

MUS  M676 - Seminar in Organ Literature: Classic and Romantic

Performance of representative works and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features.

MUS  M677 - Seminar in Organ Literature: Music since 1900

Performance of representative works and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features.

MUS  M678 - Seminar in Organ Literature: Organ Works of J.S. Bach

Performance of representative works and discussion of stylistic, historical, formal, and aesthetic features.