25 courses with the subject WMUS, 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.
WMUS 103Music Theory for Worship Leaders3
Prerequisite: CMUS 100 or Music Theory Placement Test with a score of 70
This is a worship methods class that deals with principles and processes of building a music program for the non-traditional worship service. Attention is given to pedagogy of vocal groups for adult singers. Students also learn the development, role, and repertoire of large and small ensembles in the worship service.
WMUS 515Graduate Conducting for the Worship Leader3
Intermediate and advanced instruction in conducting techniques for worship leaders in traditional and non-traditional worship settings. Knowledge and skill areas stressed are a review of conducting gestures and patterns; advanced score interpretation, rehearsal management and technique, special problems in vocal and instrumental situations.
WMUS 600Music Resources and Literature for Worship Leading3
A study of current available resources employed by contemporary worship leaders. Consideration is given to technologies and materials used for service preparation, pre‐production, and worship events. This course includes technologies for programming and sound reinforcement.
A study of the current techniques for worship planning and leading in modern worship. Consideration is given to practical issues related to rehearsal techniques, programming, production, and worship events.
The study of computer applications in music, with a particular focus on competencies in the use of notation software. Other music technology skills are introduced, such as music recording software and sequencing.
In this course, students receive instruction on the foundational skills required for technical production in a contemporary worship context. An emphasis is placed on servant leadership, effective communication, and technical understanding. Current best practices and equipment will be covered for disciplines including media networking, stage lighting, live production video systems, broadcast and streaming, and other aspects of live event production for worship.