46 courses with the subject MUSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
This course will provide the student with an introduction to the basic concepts of music theory: notation, scales, intervals, chords. Student will learn to read, write and perform music in a fun and safe atmosphere. No musical background necessary.
Introduction to music as artistic expression. This course will provide an overview of music throughout the ages, studying different periods in history through the lens of the basic elements of music. Student will listen to and study a wide variety of musical styles from Gregorian Chant to modern popular music. No musical background necessary.
Building a foundation of diatonic harmonic vocabulary. Introduction to part-writing. This course is designed for students who have a basic knowledge of music notation, scales, intervals, and chords.
One of the following:
Ear training, sight singing, keyboard harmony, and recorder. Melodic and rhythmic dictation. Solfége syllables and hand symbols will be taught. BLC 2026-2027 Academic Catalog 130
Continuation of MUSC114 - Music Skills I. Sight reading, keyboard performance of melody and harmony. Additional skills in score reading through the use of handbells.
The Winter Musical is open to all students. Principal roles are chosen by audition; chorus is open to anyone without an audition. Student should register for this course whether on-stage or backstage. Rehearsals are once a week in the Fall Semester, and daily in January of the Spring semester with performances late January/early February. No experience is necessary.
Chapel Choir is a mixed vocal ensemble that rehearses once a week for 50 minutes. This ensemble is open to everyone regardless of experience and no audition is required. The choir sings at various chapel services through the semester.
Women’s Chorus chosen by audition in the Fall and Spring Semesters. Mary Martha Singers perform for Vespers, Christmas at Bethany, the Spring Choir tour and other various opportunities. Rehearses twice a week for 50 minutes on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students can participate in Concert Band and Mary Martha concurrently as well as other musical organizations.
Handbell Choir rehearses once a week and is chosen by audition in the fall and spring. Familiarity with reading musical notation is preferred. Handbells perform for Christmas at Bethany, the Spring Choir Tour, and occasionally in chapel.
Chamber Orchestra rehearses once a week and plays each month in chapel. The primary concert in the fall is Christmas at Bethany, and the main concert in the spring is the finale with the Concert Band. We also go on a mini tour each year and frequently attend performances by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
May be offered concurrently with Concert Band, and membership is drawn, by audition, from Concert Band.
Drumline rehearses once a week and performs nearly each week during the first two months of classes. In the past, performances have been at soccer and basketball games, cross country meets, Homecoming Weekend, Theatre Physics, and occasional travel to local high schools. The Drumline welcomes drummers and non-drummers alike.
Jazz Ensemble rehearses once a week on late Monday afternoons and typically performs three times each semester. Not only do they enjoy performing a variety of styles from classic big band repertoire to today’s composers, but they also collaborate with many vocalists.
Introduction to basic conducting patterns and problems. Students will demonstrate leadership gestures and conduct a small group in folk melodies, hymn tunes and chorales in duple and triple schemes. Prepatory beat anacrusis, the ferrmata and release will also be practiced.
Private 30-minute lessons. Development of keyboard skills for the elementary classrooms of the schools in the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, emphasizing basic keyboard proficiency leading to the performance of folk song, hymnody and the music of the Lutheran liturgy. Prerequisite: Consent of the Education department.
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Continuation of MUSC211. Analysis of music from the 19th into the 21st century. Expansion of harmonic vocabulary.
At least six upper division credits:
Use of sight singing through solfege and Curwen hand signs. Basic drum set, piano, and vocal warm up skills introduced. Understanding of time signature and rhythmic subdivisions through active production of sound. Recognize dictation of rhythms and basic melodies in standard notation.
MUSC235/RELG235 Hymnody and Liturgics 3 cr.
Recommended Psychology Courses:
Private 60-minute lessons: piano, voice, organ, wind instruments (brass, woodwind), string instruments (violin, cello, guitar, etc.), percussion (snare, mallets, drum-set), and harp. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Additional fees required. Scholarships may be available.
Choose one of the following Business courses:
Broad historical survey of organ music, writings on organ music, and organ design.
Practical skills for the worship service. Varied hymn accompaniment. Vocal and instrumental accompaniment. Building a repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC190 or consent of instructor.
Private Music Lessons (MUSC190/290/390/490) 7 cr. Minimum of three credits of ensemble music (MUSC130 Concert Choir, MUSC135 Concert Band) 3 cr. Choose 9 credits from the following:
A survey of the musical theatre, including history, repertory, form and style. From Gilbert and Sullivan to the present.
Two credits of applied music in a secondary medium 2 cr.
Two credits of applied music conducting (MUSC 390F, 490F) 2 cr. The Music capstone will be a conducting program/project.
Introduction to the teaching of piano. Students in the course will study various approaches to piano instruction as well as methods and repertoire. A survey of piano composers and compositions from 1830 to the present.
Introduction to teaching voice. Students will study various approaches to vocal instruction as well as methods and repertoire.
Introduction to teaching of instruments. Students will study various approaches to instruction on various instruments as well as methods and repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC190D or consent of instructor. BLC 2026-2027 Academic Catalog 132
Private 30-minute lessons: piano, voice, organ, composition, conducting, wind instruments (brass, woodwind), string instruments (violin, cello, guitar, etc.), percussion (snare, mallets, drum-set), and harp. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Additional fees required. Scholarships may be available.
A study of opera from the Florentine Camerata through Broadway Lyric Theatre. Form and style. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Required Courses:
Performance for students enrolled in private music lessons; program planned and directed by student and recital instructor. May be a capstone for Music major emphases. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Additional requirements: Three credits of ensemble music 3 cr. Three credits of private lessons 3 cr.
Course allows the student to travel to a specific country, selected by the professor, and covers various aspects of the selected country or geographical area.
Instrumental:
Capstone project for students majoring in music. Project is coordinated with a faculty advisor.
Source: Bethany Lutheran College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
