Bachelor of Science in Music – Concentration in Music Composition and Theory
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Music with concentration in Theory and Composition offers a comprehensive foundation in music theory and analysis. You will have the opportunity to compose in a variety of styles and forms, including film music. Acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to use modern technology to notate, orchestrate, arrange, and record musical ideas.
Why Theory and Composition at ACU?
With highly qualified Christian Faculty teaching biblically-integrated curriculum, ACU’s Music program offers several unique advantages:
- Private composition lessons available
- Students are encouraged to write, record, and perform original songs
- Opportunity to collaborate through film scoring for student films created by ACU Communication Film students
- ACU music programs emphasize a strong foundation in music theory, sight-singing, private voice and instrumental instruction
- Students have access to recording and production facilities
- Highly skilled and experienced faculty
- 8:1 Student to Music Faculty Ratio
- ACU Music students are a close-knit community of creative and supportive musicians
- ACU provides practical experience playing and performing in small and large ensembles each semester
- Practical course content combined with trending industry practices
- Preparing graduates for real jobs in continually changing culture
What will I study?
The Theory and Composition program includes an innovative CORE General Studies program with integrated Biblical Studies minor. This unique program embraces a Biblical worldview of the Liberal Arts and prepares students to be influential thinkers. Career-related focus areas and courses will include:
- Music Theory (co-requisites: Sight Singing/Dictation, Class Piano)
- Arranging
- Orchestration
- Film Scoring
- Form and Analysis
- Counterpoint
- Modern technologies to notate, orchestrate, develop, and record your musical ideas
- Private Lessons
- Performance Ensembles: Chorale, Praise Bands, Jazz Band, String Ensemble, Pep Band, Musical Theatre, Drumline
Career Paths
With a degree in Theory and Composition, graduates can pursue diverse careers including:
- Composer
- Music Arranger
- Songwriter
- Film Score Writer
- Copyist
- Music Producer
- Film Score Orchestrator
- Orchestra or Choral Director
- Music Director
- Creative Arts Director
- Band Member
- Music Instructor in Charter/Private School
- Private Lesson Instructor
Department of Music
Arizona Christian University
Building 2500
1 W. Firestorm Way
Glendale, AZ 85306
Phone:
(602) 489-5300
Email:
[email protected]
Academic Major Courses
Core requirements: 30 credits
General Biblical and Theological Studies: 15 credits
Upper Division Bible and Theological Studies electives: 3 credits
Science w/lab: 8 credits
Music Core w/Applied Lessons: 45 credits
Music Concentration – Theory and Composition: 19 credits
Free Electives: 6 credits
Total: 126 credits
Course | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
MUP 101 | Class Piano I | 1 |
MUS 193 | Music Theory I | 3 |
MUS 194 | Sight Singing/Dictation I | 1 |
MUP 201 | Class Piano II | 1 |
MTE 220 | Computer Based Music Production | 3 |
MUS 293 | Music Theory II | 3 |
MUS 294 | Sight Singing/Dictation II | 1 |
MUP 301 | Class Piano III | 1 |
MUS 342 | Music History & Literature II | 3 |
MUP 360 | Junior Recital | 1 |
MUS 393 | Music Theory III | 3 |
MUS 394 | Sight Singing/Dictation III | 1 |
MUP 401 | Class Piano IV | 1 |
MUS 493 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
MUS 494 | Sight Singing/Dictation IV | 1 |
MUS 490 | Music Capstone | 3 |
ML_ 111 | Applied Lessons: _________________ | 8 |
MEC 100 | Chorale | 4 |
Choose One | MED 315 Instrumental Conducting * MED 316 Choral Conducting * MTC 331 Choral Arranging & Conducting ◊ | 3 |
MTE 221 | Music Production with Logic Pro | 2 |
MTC 330 | Counterpoint | 3 |
MTC 430 | Form and Analysis | 3 |
MTC 431 | Instrumentation and Orchestration | 3 |
MTC 435 | Film Scoring | 3 |
ME_ 100/ MUP 371 | Music Ensemble: MEA, MEC, MEF, MEJ, MEL, MEP, MER, MES, MEV, or MUP 371 | 3 |
___ ___ | Advisor Approved Music Elective | 2 |