CMW 562c Special Project (Recital)

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 561c.
CMW

563c Private Instruction (Minor) III 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

564c Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

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

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

572c Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 0 C*

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

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

574c Western Band Ensemble /Literature II 0 C*

Continuation of CMW 573c. Pre-requisite: CMW 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 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

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 Western

hymnody.

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

Upon the completion of M.C.M in African Church Music, the students should be able to:

(a) manifest a comprehensive understanding of theological/musicological education for the development of African church music;

(b) demonstrate clearly and intelligently the objectives of African church music;

(c) manifest clearly the biblical rationale for selecting, composing, planning, researching and performing music of authentic African styles;

(d) demonstrate capability in serving effectively as worship planners and leaders;

(e) exhibit the sensitivity to various biblical, historical, cultural, contemporary aspects and modalities of African christian worship; and

(f) conduct research in African christian music studies.

CMA 511 Special Topics in Theory of Music 2 C

CMA 513 Introduction to Sacred Musicology 2 C

CMA 531 Special Topics in African Church Music History I 2 C

CMA 532 Special Topics in African Church Music History II 2 C

CMA 533 Yoruba Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMA 534 Yoruba Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMA 535 Igbo Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMA 536 Igbo Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMA 537 Hausa Musical Terminologies I 2 C

CMA 538 Hausa Musical Terminologies II 2 C

CMA 541 Aesthetics of African Church Music 2 C

CMA 551 Basic Instrument I 1 C

CMA 552 Basic Instrument II 1 C

CMA 553 Basic Conducting I 1 C

CMA 554 Basic Conducting II 1 C

CMA 561 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMA 562 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMA 563 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 564 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMA 565 Diction for Musicians 1 C

CMA 571 African Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 572 African Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 573 African Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 574 Band Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 583 Colloquium in Philosophy of Church Music Ministry 2 C

CMA 651 Basic Instrument III 1 C

CMA 652 Basic Instrument IV 1 C

CMA 661 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMA 662 Project (recital) 3 C

CMA 663 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMA 664 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMA 665 Advanced African Choral Techniques 2 C

CMA 668 Vocal / instrumental Pedagogy 2 C

CMA 667 Vocal / Instrumental Literature 2 C

CMA 671 African Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMA 672 African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMA 673 African Band Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMA 674 African Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMA 683 Colloquium in Church Music Administration 2 C

CMA 684 Hymnology 2 C

CMA 685 Colloquium in Worship Issues 2 R

CMA 691 Music Technology/Production 2 R
RED 562 Research Methodology and Reporting 2 R

RED 564 Applied Educational Teaching Techniques 2 R

RED 580 Interdepartmental Colloquium 2 R

Elective

RCT 566 Christian Ethics 3 R

*Only one of Choral and Band

CMA 511 Special Topics in Theory of Music 2 C

CMA 513 Introduction to Sacred Musicology 2 C

CMA 531 Special Topics in African Church Music History I 2 C

CMA 533 Yoruba Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMA 535 Igbo Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMA 537 Hausa Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMA 551 Basic Instrument I 1 C

CMA 553 Basic Conducting I 1 C

CMA 561 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMA 563 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 571 African Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 573 African Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 583 Colloquium in Philosophy of Church Music Ministry 2 C

CMA 532 Special Topics in African Church Music History II 2 C

CMA 534 Yoruba Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMA 536 Igbo Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMA 538 Hausa Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMA 542 Aesthetics of African Church Music 2 C

CMA 552 Basic Instrument II 1 C

CMA 554 Basic Conducting II 1 C

CMA 562 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMA 564 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMA 566 Diction for Musicians 1 C

CMA 572 African Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 574 African Band Ensemble II 1 C*

RED 562 Research Methodology and Reporting 2 R

CMA 651 Basic Instrument III 1 C

CMA 661 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMA 663 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMA 665 Advanced African Choral Techniques 2 C

CMA 667 Vocal/Instrumental Literature 2 C

CMA 671 African Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 673 African Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 683 Colloquium in Church Music Administration 2 C

CMA 685 Colloquium in Worship Issues 2 R

CMA 691 Music Technology/Production 2 R

RED 564 Applied Educational Teaching Techniques 2 R

CMA 652 Basic Instrument IV 1 C

CMA 662 Project (Recital) 3 C

CMA 664 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMA 668 Vocal/instrumental Pedagogy 2 C

CMA 672 African Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 674 African Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 684 Hymnology 2 C

RED 580 Interdepartmental Colloquium 2 R

RCT 566 Christian Ethics 3 R

*Only one of Choral and Band

A more advanced study of musical elements such as scales, rhythm,

intervals, chords and inversions, cadences, melodic writing,

etc. as practiced in both Western and African music.

An examination of fundamentals of Sacred Musicology as a

Field. Attention will be paid to theories, concepts and

developments

covering methods, theories and comparative analysis.

for musical composition and performance. Basic Yoruba

grammar and current orthography will also be studied.

CMA

534 Yoruba Musical Terminologies II 2 C* Continuation of CMA 533. Pre-requisite: CMA 533.

CMA

535 Igbo Musical Terminologies I 2 C* Learning basic Igbo words and expressions that are used

for musical composition and performance. Basic Igbo

grammar and current orthography will also be studied.

CMA

536 Igbo Musical Terminologies II 2 C* Continuation of CMA 535. Pre-requisite: CMA 535.

CMA

537 Hausa Musical Terminologies I 2 C* Learning basic Hausa words and expressions that are used

for musical composition and performance. Basic Hausa

grammar and current orthography will also be studied.

CMA

538 Hausa Musical Terminologies II 2 C* Continuation of CMA 537. Pre-requisite: CMA 537.

CMA

541 Aesthetics of African Church Music 2 C Seminar on aesthetic beliefs, principles and practices of

African church music.

skill in a chosen instrument other than student’s major and minor

areas.

CMA

552 Basic Instrument II 1 C Continuation of CMA 551. Pre-requisite: CMA 551.

CMA

553 Basic Conducting I 1 C Practical study of basic methods and techniques in general

Advanced conducting. Emphasis will be placed on African

choirs and congregations.
CMA

554 Basic Conducting II 1 C* Continuation of CMA 553. Pre-requisite: CMA 553.
CMA

561 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 and literature necessary for performance and teaching in an

African church context.
CMA

562 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

Continuation of CMA 561. Pre-requisite: CMA 561.

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

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

skills and literature necessary for performance and teaching in an

African church context.
CMA

564 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 563. Pre-requisite: CMA 563.

Phonetic study and performance issues related to diction.

Emphasis will be placed on African languages.
CMA

571 African Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing higher choral skills.
CMA

572 African Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

Continuation of CMA 571. Pre-requisite: CMA 571.

Participation in African band ensemble for the purpose

of developing higher band skills.
CMA

574 African Band Ensemble II 1 C*

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

Discussion on historical philosophical thoughts that underlie

Church music ministry. Theological beliefs and teachings of some

Christian bodies shall be examined.

proficiency skill in a chosen instrument other than student’s major

and minor areas.

CMA

652 Basic Instrument IV 1 C* Continuation of CMA 651. Pre-requisite: CMA 651.
CMA

661 Private Instruction (Major) III 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 an

African church context.
CMA

662 Project (Recital) 3 C

A memorized presentation of a solo performance

recital with supporting written documents as the culmination

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

of the repertoire is required. Pre-requisite: CMA 561.

CMA

663 Private Instruction (Minor) III 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 an African church context.
CMA

664 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

Continuation of CMA 563. Pre-requisite: CMA 563.

Advanced work on African choral rehearsal and developmental

techniques

CMA

668 Vocal/instrumental Pedagogy 2 C

Fundamentals of teaching healthy singing or selected instrument.

A survey of literature for the solo voice/instrument, including art songs

and arias, and repertoire appropriate for church.
CMA

671 African Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills. Survey of African sacred choral literature

from the various periods of church music history with attention

to liturgical breadth and application.
CMA

672 African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

Continuation of CMA 671. Pre-requisite: CMA 671.

Participation in African band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills. Survey of African sacred Band literature

from the various periods of church music history with attention

to liturgical breadth and application.

CMA

674 African Band Ensemble /Literature II 1 C*

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

Discussion on peculiar challenges facing the development and

administration of a church-wide music programmes in Nigeria.

Various African factors will also be considered

Analysis of selected hymns. Special attention will be paid to

African hymns and their writers.

CMA

685 Colloquium in Worship Issues 2 R

Discussions on theories, problems and contextualization of worship

in Africa.
CMA

691 Music Technology/Production 2 R

A more theoretical and practical exposure to computer music

Technology and its use in music production processes.

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2. MASTER OF CHURCH MUSIC IN WESTERN CHURCH MUSIC

Upon the completion of M.C.M in Western Church Music, the students should be able to:

(a) manifest a comprehensive understanding of theological/musicological education for the development of Western church music;

(b) demonstrate clearly and intelligently the objectives of Western church music;

(c) manifest clearly the biblical rationale for selecting, composing, planning, researching and performing music of authentic Western styles;

(d) demonstrate capability in serving effectively as worship planners and leaders;

(e) exhibit the sensitivity to various biblical, historical, cultural, contemporary aspects and modalities of Western christian worship; and

(f) conduct research in Western christian music studies.

CMW 511 Special Topics in Theory of Music 2 C

CMW 513 Introduction to Sacred Musicology 2 C

CMW 531 Special Topics in Western Church Music History I 2 C

CMW 532 Special Topics in Western Church Music History II 2 C

CMW 533 Italian Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMW 534 Italian Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMW 535 German Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMW 536 German Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMW 537 French Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMW 538 French Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMW 541 Aesthetics of Western Church Music 2 C

CMW 551 Western Basic Instrument I 1 C

CMW 552 Western Basic Instrument II 1 C

CMW 553 Basic Conducting I 1 C

CMW 554 Basic Conducting II 1 C

CMW 561 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 562 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMW 563 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 564 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMW 565 Diction for Musicians 1 C

CMW 571 Western Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 572 Western Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 573 Western Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 574 Western Band Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 583 Colloquium in Philosophy of Church Music Ministry 2 C

CMW 651 Western Basic Instrument III 1 C

CMW 652 Western Basic Instrument IV 1 C

CMW 661 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMW 662 Project (recital) 3 C

CMW 663 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMW 664 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMW 665 Advanced Western Choral Techniques 2 C

CMW 668 Vocal / instrumental Pedagogy 2 C

CMW 667 Vocal / Instrumental Literature 2 C

CMW 671 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMW 672 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMW 673 Western Band Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMW 674 Western Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMW 683 Colloquium in Church Music Administration 2 C

CMW 684 Hymnology 2 C

CMW 685 Colloquium in Worship Issues 2 R

CMW 691 Music Technology/Production 2 R
RED 562 Research Methodology and Reporting 2 R

RED 564 Applied Educational Teaching Techniques 2 R

RED 580 Interdepartmental Colloquium 2 R

Elective

RCT 566 Christian Ethics 3 R

*Only one of Choral and Band

CMW 511 Special Topics in Theory of Music 2 C

CMW 513 Introduction to Sacred Musicology 2 C

CMW 531 Special Topics in Western Church Music History I 2 C

CMW 533 Italian Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMW 535 German Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMW 537 French Musical Terminologies I 2 C*

CMW 551 Western Basic Instrument I 1 C

CMW 553 Western Basic Conducting I 1 C

CMW 561 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 563 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 571 Western Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 573 Western Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 583 Colloquium in Philosophy of Church Music Ministry 2 C

CMW 532 Special Topics in Western Church Music History II 2 C

CMW 534 Italian Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMW 536 German Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMW 538 French Musical Terminologies II 2 C*

CMW 542 Aesthetics of Western Church Music 2 C

CMW 552 Western Basic Instrument II 1 C

CMW 554 Western Basic Conducting II 1 C

CMW 562 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMW 564 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMW 566 Diction for Musicians 1 C

CMW 572 Western Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 574 Western Band Ensemble II 1 C*

RED 562 Research Methodology and Reporting 2 R

CMW 651 Western Basic Instrument III 1 C

CMW 661 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMW 663 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMW 665 Advanced Western Choral Techniques 2 C

CMW 667 Vocal/Instrumental Literature 2 C

CMW 671 Western Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 673 Western Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 683 Colloquium in Church Music Administration 2 C

CMW 685 Colloquium in Worship Issues 2 C

CMW 691 Music Technology/Production 2 C

RED 564 Applied Educational Teaching Techniques 2 R

CMW 652 Western Basic Instrument IV 1 C

CMW 662 Project (Recital) 3 C

CMW 664 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMW 668 Vocal/instrumental Pedagogy 2 C

CMW 672 Western Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 674 Western Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 684 Hymnology 2 C

RED 580 Interdepartmental Colloquium 2 R

RCT 566 Christian Ethics 3 R

*Only one of Choral and Band