Church Music

Up to six hours of applied music (private lessons) and/or music ensembles may be applied toward the M.Div. degree or toward any M.A. degree. Non-majors receive credit only for applied music. Auditors may not register for private lessons.

Each student receiving private instruction must rent a practice room for the semester unless other adequate facilities are available. If this is the case, permission for use must be granted by the music faculty. Consult the schedule of charges for private lessons and practice rooms.

MU501 CHAPEL CHOIR (1)

Staff
An ensemble open to students and other members of the Asbury Seminary family by audition or invitation. This group sings regularly for Seminary chapel services. Repertoire varies annually. May be repeated. Non-transferable from other institutions. Credit only.

MU502 SINGING SEMINARIANS (1)

Goold
A select chorus that sings for chapel and other occasions on and off campus. May be repeated. Non-transferable from other institutions. Credit only.

MU503 CLASS VOICE (1)

Staff
Vocal training with personal attention in a class situation. By permission of instructor. Credit only.

MU504 PRIVATE PIANO (1-2)

Staff
One or two 30-minute lessons per week for each semester. May be repeated. Credit only.

MU505 PRIVATE ORGAN (1-2)

Staff
One or two 30-minute lessons per week for each semester. May be repeated. Credit only.

MU506 PRIVATE VOICE (1-2)

Goold
One or two 30-minute lessons per week for each semester. May be repeated. Credit only.

MU508 PRIVATE GUITAR (1-2)

Staff
One or two 30-minute lessons per week. Beginning, intermediate, or advanced students. Styles include basic accompaniment chords for vocalists, ear training for playing-by-ear, jazz/blues/rock, and classical. May be repeated. Credit only.

A core elective requirement in Proclamation can be met by coursework in the range, MU510-549.

MU510 MUSIC IN WORSHIP FOR PASTORS (3)

Goold
Designed for pastors who are not trained musicians. Explores and informs the content, purpose and function of music in its various roles within the local church. Special emphasis upon music in corporate worship.

MU550 TUTORIAL IN MUSIC (1-3)

Goold
For students with specialized interests/needs in selected areas of introductory study in Music. Consult syllabus for prerequisites and course requirements. See academic policy. May be repeated.

MU555 HANDBELL TECHNIQUE AND LITERATURE (1)

Staff
Bell-ringing technique with study given to rehearsal procedure, care of instruments, and performance capabilities. A survey of literature will include performance and conducting experiences. Credit only.

MU599 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN MUSIC (1-3)

Goold
Guided, independent, introductory research in Music. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

MU699 INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN MUSIC (1-3)

Goold
Guided, independent, intermediate research in Music. See academic policy and procedures. By contract. Credit only. May be repeated.

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