MUSIC MINISTRY PROGRAM

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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.

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Program Chair of Christian Music: 
Dwayne Horsley, M.M. Candidate
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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.

Musical Opportunities

Course list

FRESHMEN - YEAR 1
Systematic Theology I & II
Creation Science
Applied Keyboard I & II
Applied Piano or Voice Lab
Choir
Ear Training/Sight Singing I & II
Music Theory I & II
English Composition I

Freshman Fall Semester
15 credit hours  

Freshman Spring Semester
15 credit hours   

30 total credit hours

SOPHOMORE - YEAR 2
Systematic Theology III
Applied Keyboard III & IV
Applied Piano or Voice Lab
Music Theory III
Ear Training/Sight Singing III & IV
Music History
Interpersonal Communications
Introduction to Applied Math
English Composition II
Choir

Sophomore Fall Semester
15 credit hours  
 
Sophomore Spring Semester
15 credit hours  
 
30 total credit hours

JUNIOR - YEAR 3
Applied Piano or Voice Lab
Addictive Behaviors & Treatment
Choral Conducting
Improvisational Theory 
Songwriting & Composition
Childhood Musical Development
Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques
Music Software Applications
​The Story of Christianity
Essentials of Congregational Worship
Choir

Junior Fall Semester
17 credit hours  
 
Junior Spring Semester
14 credit hours  
 
31 total credit hours

SENIOR - YEAR 4
Lectures on Literature
Leadership Development
Applied Piano Lab
Applied Voice Lab
Choir
Instrumental/Choral Arranging
Transcription & Analysis
Business Management
Capstone (Recital)
Church Music Administration
Piano or Voice Pedagogy

Senior Fall Semester
15 credit hours  
 
Senior Spring Semester
14 credit hours  
 
29 total credit hours

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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.