CMA 574c African Band Ensemble /Literature II

Continuation of CMA 573c. Pre-requisite: CMA 573c.

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 African 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 African church setting.

CMA

585 Hymnology I 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 cultural and contemporary trends in

hymnody (especially African).

Continuation of CMA 585. Pre-requisite: CMA 585.

The Master of Divinity in Western Church Music offers sound specialized Postgraduate Western church music education to various graduates and professionals from other disciplines. At the end of the course, candidates would have been

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  well grounded in Western church music theories and practices;
  
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  able to teach, organize and administer church music programmes both in church and seminary settings;
  
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  be qualified to pursue higher degrees in Western church music; and
  
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  equipped theologically, biblically and musically to minister effectively in church music that is Western based.
  

CMW 511 Rudiments and Theory I (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 512 Rudiments and Theory II (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 521 Musicianship I 1 C

CMW 522 Musicianship II 1 C

CMW 525 Introduction to Musicology 2 C

CMW 532 Survey of Contemporary Western Music 1 C

CMW 541 Western Musical Aesthetics 2 C

CMW 551a Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMW 552a Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMW 553a Basic Voice I 1 C

CMW 554a Basic Voice II 1 C

CMW 561a Western Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMW 562a Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMW 565a Conducting I 1 C

CMW 566a Conducting II 1 C

CMW 571a Western Choral Ensemble I 0 C*

CMW 572a Western Choral Ensemble II 0 C*

CMW 573a Western Band Ensemble I 0 C*

CMW 574a Western Band Ensemble II 0 C*

CMW 575 Western Dance Ensemble I 0 R

CMW 582 Church Music Administration 2 C

CMW 586 Music Ministry to Children and Youth 2 C

CMW 592 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

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CMW 513 Harmony (Western emphasis) I 2 C

CMW 514 Harmony (Western emphasis) II 2 C

CMW 515 Form & Analysis (Western emphasis) 2 C

CMW 523 Musicianship III 1 C

CMW 524 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMW 528 Counterpoint 2 C

CMW 551b Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMW 552b Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

CMW 553b Basic Voice III 1 C

CMW 554b Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMW 561b Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 562b Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMW 563b Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 564b Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 568 Sacred Solo Literature 1 C

CMW 571b Western Choral Ensemble III 0 C*

CMW 572b Western Choral Ensemble IV 0 C*

CMW 573b Western Band Ensemble III 0 C*

CMW 574b Western Band Ensemble IV 0 C*

CMW 576 Western Dance Ensemble II 0 C

CMW 577 Western Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

CMW 587 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

CMW 588 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

CMW 594 Introduction to Music Technology II 1 R

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CMW 526 Senior Seminar 2 C

CMW 527 Western Composition 2 C

CMW 529 Orchestration 2 C

CMW 534 History of Western Church Music 2 C

CMW 551c Basic Keyboard V 1 C

CMW 552c Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

CMW 553c Basic Voice V 1 C

CMW 554c Basic Voice VI 1 C

CMW 555c Basic Guitar 1 C

CMW 556c Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 1 C

CMW 561c Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMW 562c Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMW 563c Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMW 564c Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMW 571c Western Choral Ensemble/Literature I 0 C*

CMW 572c Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

CMW 573c Western Band Ensemble/Literature I 0 C*

CMW 574c Western Band Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

CMW 583 Music in Western Worship and Evangelism 2 C

CMW 584 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMW 585 Hymnology I 2 C

CMW 586 Hymnology II 0 R

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RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

RED 271 Educational Administration 3 R

RED 482 Baptist Cooperative Programme 2 R

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RCT 221 Systematic Theology II 3 R

***** Discipleship 0 E

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

RED 500 Spiritual Formation 1 R

RED 501 Research Methodology & Reporting 2 R

RED 503 Leadership Principles, Recruitment & Training 2 R

RED 504 Church Administration 3 R

RED 511 Introduction to Ministry 1 R

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

GES 184 Basic Communications 2 E

RCT 278 Evangelism 2 E

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E

*Only one Choral and Band is required.

CMW 511 Rudiments and Theory I (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 521 Musicianship I 1 C

CMW 525 Introduction to Musicology 2 C

CMW 541 Western Musical Aesthetics 2 C

CMW 551a Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMW 553a Basic Voice I 1 C

CMW 561a Western Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMW 565a Conducting I 1 C

CMW 571a Western Choral Ensemble I 0 C*

CMW 573a Western Band Ensemble I 0 C*

CMW 575 Western Dance Ensemble I 0 R

CMW 582 Church Music Administration 2 C

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RED 511 Introduction to Ministry 1 R

RED 501 Research Methodology & Reporting 2 R

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Second Semester

CMW 512 Rudiments and Theory II (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 522 Musicianship II 1 C

CMW 532 Survey of Contemporary Western Music 1 C

CMW 552a Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMW 554a Basic Voice II 1 C

CMW 562a Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMW 566a Conducting II 1 C

CMW 572a Western Choral Ensemble II 0 C*

CMW 574a Western Band Ensemble II 0 C*

CMW 586 Music Ministry to Children and Youth 2 C

CMW 592 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

GES 184 Basic Communications 2 E

RCT 221 Systematic Theology II 3 R

RED 500 Spiritual Formation 1 R

RED 503 Leadership Principles, Recruitment & Training 2 R

CMW 513 Harmony (Western emphasis) I 2 C

CMW 515 Form & Analysis (Western emphasis) 2 C

CMW 523 Musicianship III 1 C

CMW 551b Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMW 553b Basic Voice III 1 C

CMW 561b Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 563b Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 571b Western Choral Ensemble III 0 C*

CMW 573b Western Band Ensemble III 0 C*

CMW 577 Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

CMW 587 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

***** Discipleship 0 E

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

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Second Semester

CMW 514 Harmony (Western emphasis) II 2 C

CMW 524 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMW 528 Counterpoint 2 C

CMW 552b Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

CMW 554b Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMW 562b Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMW 564b Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 568 Sacred Solo Literature 1 C

CMW 572b Western Choral Ensemble IV 0 C*

CMW 574b Western Band Ensemble IV 0 C*

CMW 576 Western Dance Ensemble II 0 C

CMW 588 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

CMW 594 Introduction to Music Technology II 1 R

RCT 278 Evangelism 2 E

RED 504 Church Administration 3 R

CMW 527 Western Composition 2 C

CMW 529 Orchestration 2 C

CMW 551c Basic Keyboard V 1 C

CMW 553c Basic Voice V 1 C

CMW 555c Basic Guitar 1 C

CMW 561c Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMW 563c Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMW 571c Western Choral Ensemble/Literature I 0 C*

CMW 573c Western Band Ensemble/Literature I 0 C*

CMW 583 Music in Western Worship and Evangelism 2 C

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

RED 271 Educational Administration 3 R

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Second Semester

CMW 526 Senior Seminar 2 C

CMW 534 History of Western Church Music 2 C

CMW 552c Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

CMW 554c Basic Voice VI 1 C

CMW 556c Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 1 C

CMW 562c Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMW 564c Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMW 572c Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

CMW 574c Western Band Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

CMW 584 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMW 585 Hymnology I 2 C

CMW 586 Hymnology II 0 R

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E

RED 482 Baptist Cooperative Programme 2 R

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*Only one Choral and Band is required.

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 511. Pre-requisite: CMW 511.

Practical development of aural perception, sight reading

and sense of rhythm through drills.
CMW

522 Musicianship II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 521. Pre-requisite: CMW 521.

Discussion of the nature, scope, history and development,

and problems of musicology as a discipline with

particular reference to the Western setting.

An examination of various forms contemporary of Western

music; covering their distinguishing elements and distribution.

CMW

541 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

551a Basic Keyboard I 1 C

Practical instruction in basic keyboard skills in order to play

African melodies, hymns, different harmonization and

accompanimental styles.

Continuation of CMW 551a. Pre-requisite: CMW 551a.

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 553a.

CMW

561a Western Musical Instruments I 1 C

Practical experience in any three Western musical

Instruments subject to availability of instruction.
CMW

562a Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 561a. Pre-requisite: CMW 561a.

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 565a.

Participation in Western choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMW

572a Western Choral Ensemble II 0 C*

Continuation of CMW 571a. Pre-requisite: CMW 571a.

Participation in Western band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMW

574a Western Band Ensemble II 0 C*

Continuation of CMW 573a. Pre-requisite: CMW 173a.

Participation in Western dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.

CMW

582 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.

The philosophy and practice of the church’s ministry through

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

CMW

592 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

A practical exposure to various technologies used in music

creation, storage and performance; with special emphasis on the

computer technology.

Introduction to Western harmonic structures and

their rules.

CMW

514 Harmony (Western emphasis) II 2 C

Continuation of CMW 513. Pre-requisite: CMW 513.

Analysis of various forms of Western music; covering binary,

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

523 Musicianship III 1 C

Practical development of aural perception, sight reading

and sense of rhythm through drills.

CMW

524 Musicianship IV 1 C

Continuation of CMW 523. Pre-requisite: CMW 523.

An introduction to basic contrapuntal techniques and

forms, both vocal and instrumental.

CMW

551b 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

552b Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

Continuation of CMW 551b. Pre-requisite: CMW 551b.

Further instruction in vocal technique 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 554a

CMW

554b Basic Voice IV 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMW 553b.

CMW

561b 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 a Western church

context.
CMW

562b Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

Continuation of CMW 561b. Pre-requisite: CMW 561b.

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

564 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 563b. Pre-requisite: CMW 563b.

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.
CMW

572b Western Choral Ensemble IV 0 C*

Continuation of CMW 571b. Pre-requisite: CMW 571b.

Participation in Western band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMW

574b Western Band Ensemble IV 0 C*

Continuation of CMW 573b. Pre-requisite: CMW 573b.

Participation in Western Dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.

CMW

577 Western Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

Various choral/band techniques and practical guide to methods

of arrangement of choirs/bands; arranging songs for different

voice/instrumental combinations.

A survey of themes of the Old Testament books with special

reference to Music.
CMW

588 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

A survey of themes of the New Testament books with special

reference to Music.

CMW

594 Introduction to Music Technology II 1 R

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

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.

A theoretical and practical study of Western compositional

techniques and procedures.

CMW

529 Orchestration 2 C

Theoretical and practical examination of principles and techniques

of Instrumental arrangements and orchestration. Special attention

will be paid to Western aesthetics.

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

551c Basic Keyboard V 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

552c Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

Continuation of CMW 551c. Pre-requisite: CMW 551c.

Further instruction in vocal technique 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

554c Basic Voice VI 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMW 553c.

CMW

555c 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.