MUSIC MINISTRY PROGRAM
The primary mission of the Music Ministry Department of Texas Bible College is to prepare competent and qualified teachers, musicians, worship leaders, and directors of music for Christian music ministry.
Program Chair of Christian Music: Dwayne Horsley
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Program Chair of Christian Music: Dwayne Horsley
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Departmental Objectives
The objectives of the Music Ministry Department are to train the student:
1. To comprehend basic Bible doctrines and precepts.
2. To understand the roles of music and worship in the church.
3. To demonstrate comprehensive skills in the areas of keyboarding, music theory,
transcription, and choral conducting and arranging.
4. To be able to administer, facilitate, and form a music department in a church and/or Christian school.
1. To comprehend basic Bible doctrines and precepts.
2. To understand the roles of music and worship in the church.
3. To demonstrate comprehensive skills in the areas of keyboarding, music theory,
transcription, and choral conducting and arranging.
4. To be able to administer, facilitate, and form a music department in a church and/or Christian school.
Course list
FRESHMEN - YEAR 1
Systematic Theology 1 & 2 Applied Keyboard 1 & 2 Applied Piano or Voice Lab Music Theory 1 & 2 Ear Training 1 & 2 English Composition 1 Biology Choir Freshman Fall Semester 7 courses/15 credit hours Freshman Spring Semester 7 courses/15 credit hours 14 courses/30 total credit hours |
SOPHOMORE - YEAR 2
Systematic Theology 3 Applied Keyboard 3 & 4 Applied Piano or Voice Lab Music Theory 3 & 4 Ear Training 3 & 4 Overview of Music History Interpersonal Communications Introduction to Applied Math English Composition 2 Choir Sophomore Fall Semester 7 courses/15 credit hours Sophomore Spring Semester 7 courses/15 credit hours 14 courses/30 total credit hours |
JUNIOR - YEAR 3
Applied Piano or Voice Lab Choral Conducting Improvisational Theory 1 &2 Songwriting & Composition Childhood Musical Development Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques Music Software Applications 2 GEED Online Electives Choir Junior Fall Semester 6 courses/14 credit hours Junior Spring Semester 7 courses/16 credit hours 15 courses/30 total credit hours |
SENIOR - YEAR 4
Applied Piano Lab Applied Voice Lab Instrumental/Choral Arranging Transcription & Analysis Church Music Administration Instrumental Techniques Piano or Vocal Pedagogy 3 GEED Online Electives Capstone (Recital) Choir Senior Fall Semester 7 courses/15 credit hours Senior Spring Semester 8 courses/16 credit hours 15 courses/31 total credit hours |
Course Descriptions
For a more thorough understanding of the type of classes you will take as a Music major, you may find it helpful to read the
Course Descriptions for the Division of Music.