54 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.
MUSC 101Reading Music 1 (1) Prepares musicians to sightread melodies in the treble and bass clef and learn
methodologies on sight reading music on the student’s primary instrument.
MUSC 170Survey of Songwriters 1 (3) An introductory study of songwriting methodologies, through the lens of
exceptional songwriters. MUSC 214 Diction in Singing (3) Focus on clear vowel and consonance sounds to enhance vocal performance, both in singing and in spoken word. MUSC 220 Building Blocks of Music 1 (3) Basic theoretical concepts of understanding music focusing on the skills needed to read and write music. Includes music theory, instruments, time and key signatures, clefs, notation, ear training, chords, articulations, phrasing, dynamics, and composition. MUSC 221 Building Blocks of Music 2 (3) Continuing theoretical elements of understanding music, focusing on the skills needed to read and write music. Includes diatonic harmony including secondary dominants, instrument transposition, voice leading, improvisation, and chromaticism. Prerequisite: MUSC 220.
MUSC 270Survey of Songwriters 2 (3) An advanced study of songwriting methodologies, through the lens of
exceptional songwriters. Prerequisite: MUSC 170. MUSC 301 Historical Elements of Western Music 1 (3) A survey of Western European music traditions and contexts from the Medieval through the Classical Eras. MUSC 302 Historical Elements of Western Music 2 (3) A survey of Western European music traditions and contexts focusing on contemporary and 20th century American music. MUSC 303 Philosophy of Worship Music (3) Holistic study of the core principles of music ministry in the contemporary church, guiding the student in developing underlying values that will shape their calling in worship ministry.
MUSC 310The Business of Music (3) In-depth study of the business of music, including professional practices
contracting, copyright, streaming and mechanical rights, and publishing. MUSC 311 Songwriting 1 (3) Theory and practice of applied songwriting, from idea generation, songwriting strategies, and refinement to completion. MUSC 315 Arranging Music (2) Theory and practice of setting a composition with or without lyrics into an arrangement with multiple instruments. Prerequisite: MUSC 221. MUSC 320 Conducting Music (3) Theory and practice of conducting small or large ensembles through score reading, beat patterns, body language, cueing, and successful rehearsal techniques. Prerequisite: MUSC 221. MUSC 323 Live Music Production 1 (3) Theory and practice of live digital audio production for music, including signal flow, digital audio networking, and basic digital console operations. 182
MUSC 351Worship Technology 1 (3) Theory and practice of technologies used in contemporary worship services
Includes are the show control software, projection programs, DAW/track software, service planning and communications programs, and streaming technologies. MUSC 361 Worship Platform Techniques (2) Practice of effective public platform music ministry methods. Includes microphone technique, public music ministry, live vocal performance, and live improvisation. MUSC 362 Band Rehearsal Methods (2) Methods of leading teams of instrumentalists, with particular focus on rhythm sections. Includes rehearsal scheduling, rhythmic groove identification, and leading players at different skill levels.
MUSC 363Vocal Rehearsal Methods (2) Methods of leading vocalists, including team dynamics and planning, and
improvising vocal harmonies. MUSC 365 Building and Leading Worship Services 1 (3) Practical techniques of designing, managing, and delivering contemporary worship services.
MUSC 371Music Promotion and Marketing (3) Theory and practice of marketing and promotion of professional
musicians and worship artists, using traditional and new media methods. MUSC 381 Community Class (1) Regular forum for music students, includes regular play and peer feedback, as well as opportunities to situate student work in culture and current events. Repeatable for up to 8 credits.
Nine (9) credit hours of the minor must be completed at Regent University. A student may not major and minor in Music. Students who complete a minor may later choose to apply those credits to a major, but they will not also earn the minor.
MUSC 423Live Music Production 2 (3) Advanced theory and practice of live digital audio production for music
including wireless microphones and wireless in-ear monitors, advanced digital EQ and effects, and the strategic use of compressors and limiters. Prerequisite: MUSC 323. MUSC 424 Music Live Streaming 2 (3) Advanced theory and practice of live music streaming, including post-production disciplines. Prerequisite: MUSC 324.
MUSC 431Making the Music Video (3) Practical techniques in music video production, with an overview of cost
effective video and audio approaches. MUSC 432 Video for Live Music (2) Practical techniques in the use of video projection systems for live music, including projection and panel hardware usage, projection mapping, and software control packages. MUSC 433 Lighting for Live Music Performance (2) Practical techniques in digital lighting for live music performance, including instrument choice and usage, intelligent moving fixtures, DMX addressing, and lighting consoles. 183
MUSC 442Working with Stem Tracks (2) Advanced focus on live multitrack for worship music performance using
stem track software, click tracks and other digital tools. MUSC 446 Reading Music 4 (3) Continued advanced training in sight reading, with further exploration of stylistic variations and explorations of more diverse repertoire. Prerequisite: MUSC 346.
MUSC 456Theology of Worship Music (3) Examination of worship from the Old and New Testaments, deriving
strategic Biblical principles from a study of pre-tabernacle, tabernacle, temple, and early Christian worship. MUSC 461 Music Post-Production (3) Advanced focus on creating a music recording, including preparation, recording, mixing, and editing from start to finish. Prerequisite: MUSC 405 and MUSC 406.
MUSC 465Building and Leading Worship Services 2 (3) Advanced practical techniques of designing, managing and
delivering contemporary worship services. Prerequisite: MUSC 365. MUSC 488 Voice Pedagogy (3) Advanced focus on vocal physiology and health, leading to methods for designing and leading voice lessons. MUSC 489 Voice Lessons (3) Intensive ongoing voice lessons, including required private practice time. Repeatable for up to 24 credits. BM in Classical Voice and Contemporary Voice majors only.
The Major in Contemporary Voice (B.M.) (Program only available on campus) The Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Contemporary Voice is for students who wish to sing professionally in non- classical settings. The degree features core vocal training alongside music theory and history, strengthened by contemporary rhythm section training and practical instruction in music business and technology practices. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree with a major in Contemporary Voice must complete forty-one (41) core credit hours, plus an additional thirty-four (34) credits in courses specific to Contemporary Voice, for a total of seventy-five (75) credits. A successful entrance audition is required for entry into the B.M. in Contemporary Voice. Transfer or PLA credits may not be used for MUSC courses. Major courses must be passed with a C- or better. Required Courses for the B.M. in Contemporary Voice (75 credits) Bachelor of Music Core Courses (41)
