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Course ID	Course
MUSI 281	MUSI 281 Concert Choir Course Credits: 1 The large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition.
MUSI 282	MUSI 282 Concert Choir Course Credits: 1 The large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition.
MUSI 309	MUSI 309 Worship and Leadership Course Credits: 3 An examination of leadership issues in the worship practices of the contemporary evangelical church. Through exploration of a range of approaches to the arts, liturgy, worship evangelism, service design, and curation, the course is concerned with (1) theological and philosophical leadership issues for a biblical worship practice in a postmodern culture, and (2) practical concerns relating to development of a vibrant local church worship ministry. Cross-listed: WRSH 301 Prerequisite(s): RELS 111,112 and Upper Level Standing NB: Not offered every year.
MUSI 310	MUSI 310 Special Topics in Music Course Credits: 3 Topics vary from year to year. Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of music or instructor's permission. NB: Not offered every year. Course may be repeated.
MUSI 320	MUSI 320 Arranging for Worship Teams Course Credits: 2 An introduction to arranging techniques for the most common instruments and voice groupings found in church worship teams. Materials are taken from contemporary songs and more traditional church repertoire. Student arrangements are performed as often as possible. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225, 226 or permission of the instructor. (0-0; 2-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
MUSI 325	MUSI 325 Tonal Harmony III Course Credits: 3 Advanced integrated study of music theory, including written harmony, form and analysis, and counterpoint. Harmonic elements include secondary seventh chords; dominant 9th, 11th, and 13th chords; chromatic harmony; modulation; and writing in two, three, and four parts. Further studies in harmonic and melodic dictation and sight-singing. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225, 226. (3-2; 3-2)
MUSI 326	MUSI 326 Counterpoint, Form, and Analysis Course Credits: 3 Advanced integrated study of music theory, including written harmony, form and analysis, and counterpoint. Harmonic elements include secondary seventh chords; dominant 9th, 11th, and 13th chords; chromatic harmony; modulation; and writing in two, three, and four parts. Further studies in harmonic and melodic dictation and sight-singing. Prerequisite(s): MUSI 325. (3-2; 3-2)
MUSI 327	MUSI 327 Composition Course Credits: 2, 3 The study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semiprivate nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (Workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Prerequisite(s): Prior studies in music theory, preferably MUSI 225, 226, and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0) NB: May not be available every semester.
MUSI 328	MUSI 328 Composition Course Credits: 2 The study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Prerequisite(s): Prior studies in music theory, preferably MUSI 225, 226, and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0) NB: May not be available every semester.

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