This course provides an introduction to arranging for worship teams and small vocal/instrumental ensembles. Topics include writing lead sheets, vocal harmonies and background harmonies, writing for rhythm section, horn section, and single line counter-melodies in a wide variety of contemporary styles.
Prerequisite(s): MUS 201 Musicianship III
The basic components of worship leadership are studied in this course. Emphasis is given to identifying current effective worship styles and how to provide excellent, effective leadership in these styles. The implications of change and change management in regard to worship ministry are addressed. During this course, students gain personal confidence in worship leading and gain understanding of basic principles of designing a worship service.
Prerequisite(s): CM 301 Theology of Christian Worship
This internship is intended to help prepare students to be well-grounded in areas specific to their degree emphasis
and future vocational/lay direction. This internship provides a practical, supervised experience in the tasks, attitudes,
and skills of leadership and ministry as it pertains to the worship arts.
Note: The B.A. in Music degree requires the completion of an emphasis-specific internship in worship leadership,
technology, comprehensive, or performance. The internship program is offered to college students who have
completed 60 credit hours or more and have been accepted into the degree program.
Prerequisite(s): CM 301 Theology of Christian Worship