Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary · Courses
CM
35 courses with the subject CM, 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.
CM 131Introduction to Church Music () The study of the use of music in church worship3
hymnology, and church music administration. The course is designed primarily for students interested in pastoral ministry. 140
CM 236Sacred Music Literature () Intensive study of selected church music literature3
vocal and instrumental, including readings and analyses of anthems, cantatas, oratorios, arrangements of Negro spirituals and contemporary gospel music, and organ and piano compositions. Students perform assigned musical works, and present individual reports and papers on topics relating to the style and history of the music.
CM 330Supervised Study and Research () A course designed to increase the knowledge of3
the student in church music. The student may choose to research and write on a specific area of interest or do experiential research in the local church and write about his/her findings. The student will be assigned to an advisor to follow him/her through the course of study.
CM 333Advanced Conducting () Development of the student’s ability to prepare, rehearse3
and perform as conductors of vocal ensembles or choirs of any size. Includes choral score preparation; technical, practical and performance considerations; interpretative decisions; verbal and gestural communication skills; rehearsal and performance programming and evaluation; and group theory interpersonal dynamics. 141
CM 335/336 Church Music Practicum I & II (3/) On-site examination of the music6
ministries of selected churches of various sizes and locales. The student will make a journal and report on the uniqueness of music ministries in varying church sizes and locations.
CM 338Music Composition () Structured projects in vocal and instrumental composition3
based on studies using specific compositional techniques. The focus is on establishing topics such as basic scoring techniques, transpositions, ranges, textures, colors, form and compositional devices used in the common practice period.
CM 430Vocal Ensembles I* () This class must have three or more students enrolled to3
achieve the course objectives. The group will learn chamber/sacred gospel music literature and be featured by promoting CCCTS, on and off campus, in special music and concerts. CM 431 Vocal Ensembles II* (3 Credit Hours) Continued from CM 430.
CM 432Music Theory I () The study of the fundamentals of music structure: harmony, form3
and analysis, sight-singing, dictation and ear training. CM 433 Music Theory II (3 Credit Hours) A continuation of CM 432 including voice leading and harmonics. (Prerequisite CM 432) CM 434 Vocal Ensembles III* (3 Credit Hours) Continued from CM 431. 142
CM 436Voice II () Group instruction in the fundamentals of tone production, breathing3
breath control, and posture. Attention is given to individual problems with appropriate correction exercises to be learned. Successful voice studio procedures are included. (Prerequisite CM 435) CM 437 Vocal Ensembles IV* (3 Credit Hours) Continued from CM 434.
CM 438Capstone (Practicum) () This capstone course involves the demonstration of3
achievement in applied music study during the student’s senior year. Students will present a full recital (approximately 1 hour) of representative repertoire in their major applied area. *Must take a minimum of two consecutive semesters.
CM 521Vocal Ensemble I () The group will learn youth-oriented Christian music and3
will be featured to promote CCCTS. Travel is involved. CM 522 Vocal Ensemble II (3 Credit Hours) (Prerequisite: CM 521) CM 523 Vocal Ensemble III (3 Credit Hours) (Prerequisite CM 522) CM 524 Vocal Ensemble IV (3 Credit Hours) (Prerequisite CM 523)
CM 532Youth Music Ministry () Students will experience an in-depth methodology and3
practice of a youth music program, emphasizing cross-cultural youth groups. The course will include instruction on the formation of a youth musical group.
CM 533Conducting () A course designed to teach techniques for conducting patterns3
applied to elements of tone, balance, diction, phrasing, and interpretation. It will offer practice in sight singing. The class forms a practice choir.
CM 535Ethnomusicology () Study the definition, scope, and methods of3
ethnomusicology, the study of music in or as culture that focuses on the significance of music and musical practices in and of cultures in a holistic manner that includes all social strata and ethnicities of African- Caribbean, India, and Latino cultures.
CM 536Contexts of Worship () A course designed to develop frameworks for analyzing3
the human contexts of worship; to improve skill in the theological interpretation of worship, including the application of scripture to questions of worship, the understanding of scriptural instructions and statements having to do with worship, and the observation and evaluation of worship practices in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ, particularly as it relates to the global diverse needs of urban congregations and communities; and to become intelligent readers of worship texts.
