Total = 140 B. C.M (Western) Course Sequencing

CMW 111 Rudiments and Theory I (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 121 Musicianship I 1 C

CMW 141 Western Musical Aesthetics 2 C

CMW 151 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMW 153 Basic Voice I 1 C

CMW 161 Western Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMW 165 Conducting I 1 C

CMW 171 Western Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 173 Western Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 175 Western Dance Ensemble I 1 R

GES 171 Study & Documentation 2 R

GES 184 Basic Communications 2 E

RCT 278 Evangelism 2 E

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Second Semester

CMW 112 Rudiments and Theory II (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 114 Harmony (Western emphasis) I 3 C

CMW 122 Musicianship II 1 C

CMW 132 Survey of Contemporary Western Music 1 C

CMW 152 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMW 154 Basic Voice II 1 C

CMW 162 Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMW 166 Conducting II 1 C

CMW 172 Western Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 174 Western Band Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 182 Church Music Administration 2 C

GES 172 English Grammar & Composition 3 R

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

18
Second Session

First Semester

CMW 213 Form & Analysis (Western emphasis) I 2 C

CMW 221 Musicianship III 1 C

CMW 223 Counterpoint 2 C

CMW 251 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMW 253 Basic Voice I 1 C

CMW 261 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 263 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 271 Western Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 273 Western Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 275 Western Dance Ensemble II 1 C

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E

18

Second Semester

CMW 212 Harmony (Western emphasis) II 3 C

CMW 214 Form & Analysis (Western emphasis) II 2 C

CMW 222 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMW 252 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMW 254 Basic Voice II 1 C

CMW 262 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMW 264 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMW 272 Western Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 274 Western Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

RCT 212 Systematic Theology II 3 R

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

18

Third Session

CMW 323 Western Composition I 2 C

CMW 325 Orchestration 2 C

CMW 331 History of Western Church Music I 2 C

CMW 351 Basic Keyboard V 1 C

CMW 353 Basic Voice V 1 C

CMW 355 Basic Guitar 1 C

CMW 361 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMW 363 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMW 371 Western Choral Ensemble V 1 C*

CMW 373 Western Band Ensemble V 1 C*

CMW 381 Music in African Worship and Evangelism 2 C

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

18

Second Semester

CMW 324 Western Composition II 2 C

CMW 332 History of Western Church Music II 2 C

CMW 352 Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

CMW 354 Basic Voice VI 1 C

CMW 356 Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 1 C

CMW 362 Private Instruction (Major) IV 2 C

CMW 364 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMW 372 Western Choral Ensemble VI 1 C*

CMW 374 Western Band Ensemble VI 1 C*

CMW 382 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMW 384 Hymnology 2 C

CMW 392 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

RED 271 Educational Administration 3 R

18

Fourth Session

CMW 421 Introduction to Musicology 2 C

CMW 451 Basic Keyboard VII 1 C

CMW 461 Private Instruction (Major) V 2 C

CMW 463 Private Instruction (Minor) V 1 C

CMW 471 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMU 473 Western Band Ensemble /Literature I 1 C*

CMW 475 Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

CMW 483 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

CMW 493 Introduction to Music Technology II 1 R

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

RCT 356 Christian Ethics 3 R

17

Second Semester

CMW 422 Senior Seminar 2 C

CMW 452 Basic Keyboard VIII 1 C

CMW 462 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMW 464 Private Instruction (Minor) VI 1 C

CMW 466 Sacred Solo Literature 1 C

CMW 472 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMW 474 Western Band Ensemble /Literature II 1 C*

CMW 482 Music Ministry to Children and Youth 2 C

CMW 484 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

CMW 486 Hymnology II 0 R

RED 482 Baptist Cooperative Programme 2 R

15
* Only one of Choral and Band is required

Total Hours = 140
B. C.M (Western) Course Descriptions

CMW

111 Rudiments and Theory I (Western emphasis) 3 C

A study of musical elements such as scales, rhythm,

intervals, chords and inversions, cadences, melodic writing,

etc. as practiced in Western music.

Continuation of CMW 111. Pre-requisite: CMW 111.

Introduction to Western harmonic structures and

their rules.

CMW

121 Musicianship I 1 C

Practical development of aural perception, sight reading

and sense of rhythm through drills.
CMW

122 Musicianship II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 121. Pre-requisite: CMW 121.

An examination of various forms contemporary of Western

music; covering their distinguishing elements and distribution.
CMW

141 Western Musical Aesthetics 2 C

An examination of various principles of musical creativity

and performance practices of the Western peoples.

Various vocal and instrumental organizations will also be

looked into.
CMW

151 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

Practical instruction in basic keyboard skills in order to play

Western melodies, hymns, different harmonization and

accompanimental styles.

Continuation of CMW 151. Pre-requisite: CMW 151.

The development of vocal skills for the singing purposes,

including the study of the anatomy and physiology of

the voice and its relationship to proper vocal technique.

Continued instruction in the development of vocal skills,

including the application of skills to a limited repertoire

of songs suitable for use in the church music ministry.

Prerequisite: CMW 153
CMW

161 Western Musical Instruments I 1 C

Practical experience in any three Western musical

Instruments subject to availability of instruction.
CMW

162 Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 161. Pre-requisite: CMW 161

A basic course in the leading of congregational singing,

including conducting patterns and fundamental use of

the hymnals.

A continued study in the skills of conducting including

development of the left hand, cuing expression, and changes

of tempo, meter and articulation. Pre-requisite: CMW 165.

Participation in Western choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMW

172 Western Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 171. Pre-requisite: CMW 171.

Participation in Western band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMW

174 Western Band Ensemble II 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 173. Pre-requisite: CMW 173.

Participation in Western dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.
CMW

182 Church Music Administration 2 C

The development and administration of a church-wide music

programme, including graded choir programmes, congregational

and instrumental activities, training for and promotion of the music

ministry, and the role of the minister of music as a staff member in

a multi-staff context.

Fundamentals, methods and spiritual/musical preparation

of praise-worship leading in the Western church setting.
CMW

183 Hymnology 2 C

A systematic study of hymns and related forms,

including their origin, development, classification, biblical

and theological foundations, musical and poetic qualities

and use in worship and evangelism. Attention will be given

to authors and composers, to the use of hymnals, and to a

brief survey of Western cultural and contemporary trends in

hymnody.

Continuation of CMW 114. Pre-requisite: CMW 114.

Analysis of various forms of Western music; covering binary,

ternary, rondo, sonata, concerto, opera, fugue, etc.

CMW

214 Form & Analysis (Western emphasis) II 2 C

Continuation of CMW 213. Pre-requisite: CMW 213.

Practical development of aural perception, sight reading

and sense of rhythm through drills.

CMW

222 Musicianship IV 1 C

Continuation of CMW 221. Pre-requisite: CMW 221.

An introduction to basic contrapuntal techniques and

forms, both vocal and instrumental.
CMW

251 Basic Keyboard III 1 C

Continued instruction in the development of keyboard

skills, including modulation, transposition, and the

development of specific techniques, for playing hymns

on the piano and on the organ.
CMW

252 Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

Continuation of CMW 251. Pre-requisite: CMW 251.

Further instruction in vocal techniques and literature. A study

of proper pronunciation for vocal musicians, including the use

of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Application will

be made to both English and indigenous language texts

for the purpose of conveying the Gospel message intelligibly

through singing. Pre-requisite: CMW 154

CMW

254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMW 253.
CMW

261 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

as the candidate’s specialization. This is to further develop the

skills necessary for performance and teaching in an Western

church context.
CMW

262 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

Continuation of CMW 261. Pre-requisite: CMW 261.

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

as the candidate’s minor area of specialization. This is to further

develop the skills necessary for performance and teaching in a

Western church context.
CMW

264 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 263. Pre-requisite: CMW 263.

Participation in Western choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMW

272 Western Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 271. Pre-requisite: CMW 271.

Participation in Western band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMW

274 Western Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 273. Pre-requisite: CMW 273.

Participation in Western Dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.

CMW

323 Western Composition I 2 C

A theoretical and practical study of Western compositional

Techniques and procedures.
CMW

324 Western Composition II 2 C

Continuation of CMW 323. Pre-requisite: CMW 323.

Theoretical and practical examination of principles and techniques

of Instrumental arrangements and orchestration.
CMW

331 History of Western Church Music I 2 C

A historical survey of the musical principles, practices, and

repertoire of ancient Israel/Christian church from the earliest

Old Testament times through the end of the Medieval era

(A.D. 1400). Particular attention will be paid to relationships

between church music and the music of the surrounding

cultures as well as focusing on the importance of non-musical

events/personages in church history in the shaping of the

church’s music.
CMW

332 History of Western Church Music II 2 C

Continuation of CMW 331. Pre-requisite: CMW 331.

Continued instruction in the development of keyboard

skills, including modulation, transposition, and the

development of specific techniques, for playing hymns

on the piano and on the organ.
CMW

352 Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

Continuation of CMW 351. Pre-requisite: CMW 351.

Further instruction in vocal techniques and literature. A study

of proper pronunciation for vocal musicians, including the use

of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Application will

be made to both English and indigenous language texts

for the purpose of conveying the Gospel message intelligibly

through singing. Pre-requisite: CMW 254

CMW

354 Basic Voice VI 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMW 353.
CMW

355 Basic Guitar 1 C

This is an introduction to Guitar. It includes the learning

of basic chords in the key of C, D, G, A, F, and major

scales with strumming and accompanying patterns.

Students will be exposed to basic techniques of Trumpet or

Saxophone playing for accompanying indigenous songs in

different keys.

Further private study in a chosen performance medium or

composition, as the candidate’s specialization. This is to further

develop the skills necessary for performance and teaching in a

Western church context.
CMW

362 Private Instruction (Major) IV 2 C

Continuation of CMW 361. Pre-requisite: CMW 361.

Further private study in a chosen performance medium or

composition, as the candidate’s minor area of specialization.

This is to further develop the skills necessary for performance

and teaching in a Western church context.
CMW

364 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

Continuation of CMW 363. Pre-requisite: CMW 363.

Participation in Western choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMW

372 Western Choral Ensemble VI 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 371. Pre-requisite: CMW 371.

Participation in Western band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMW

374 Western Band Ensemble VI 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 373. Pre-requisite: CMW 373.

The historical and practical study of the usage and techniques

of music in the worship and evangelistic services of the church

with special attention to the Western cultural context.

The selection, preparation and performance of a wide variety

of music for worship and evangelism will be considered.

Fundamentals, methods and spiritual/musical preparation

of praise-worship leading in the Western church setting.
CMW

384 Hymnology 2 C

A systematic study of hymns and related forms,

including their origin, development, classification, biblical

and theological foundations, musical and poetic qualities

and use in worship and evangelism. Attention will be given

to authors and composers, to the use of hymnals, and to a

brief survey of Western cultural and contemporary trends in

hymnody.

A practical exposure to various technologies used in music

creation, storage and performance; with special emphasis on the

computer technology.

Discussion of the nature, scope, history and development,

and problems of musicology as a discipline with

particular reference to the West.

Degree students are guided to relate insights learned from

biblical, theological, philosophical, historical, missiological,

musical and practical studies and to integrate those into their

concepts of Christian ministry and professional competence.

Each student also is challenged to develop personal proposals

for continuing education and to relate his/her own educational

experiences to the needs of local congregations.

Continued instruction in the development of keyboard

skills, including modulation, transposition, and the

development of specific techniques, for playing hymns

on the piano and on the organ. (All keys).
CMW

452 Basic Keyboard VIII 1 C

Continuation of CMW 451. Pre-requisite: CMW 451.

Further instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisite: CMW 354

CMW

454 Basic Voice VIII 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisite: CMW 453.
CMW

461 Private Instruction (Major) V 2 C

Further private study in a chosen performance medium or

composition, as the candidate’s specialization. This is to further

develop the skills necessary for performance and teaching in a

Western church context.
CMW

462 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

A memorized presentation of a solo performance

recital with supporting written documents as the culmination

of four semesters of private instruction. An analytical write-up

of the repertoire is required. Pre-requisite: CMW 461.

CMW

463 Private Instruction (Minor) V 1 C

Further private study in a chosen performance medium or

composition, as the candidate’s minor area of specialization.

This is to further develop the skills necessary for performance

and teaching in a Western church context.
CMW

464 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

Continuation of CMW 463. Pre-requisite: CMW 463.

A survey of sacred repertoire for solo voice from the various

periods of Western church music history with attention to liturgical

breadth and application.

Participation in Western choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills. Survey of Western sacred choral literature

from the various periods of church music history with attention

to liturgical breadth and application.
CMW

472 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 471. Pre-requisite: CMW 471.

Participation in Western band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills. Survey of Western sacred Band literature

from the various periods of church music history with attention

to liturgical breadth and application.

CMW

474 Western Band Ensemble /Literature II 1 C*

Continuation of CMW 473. Pre-requisite: CMW 473.

Various choral/band techniques and practical guide to methods

of arrangement of choirs/bands; arranging songs for different

voice/instrumental combinations.

The philosophy and practice of the church’s ministry through

music to pre-school and primary-aged children and youth.
CMW

483 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

A survey of themes of the Old Testament books with special

reference to Music.
CMW

484 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

A survey of themes of the New Testament books with special

reference to Music.

CMW

486 Hymnology II 2 R

Continuation of CMW 384. Pre-requisite: CMW 384.

Continuation of CMW 291. Pre-requisite: CMW 291.