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CMA 211 Harmony (African emphasis) I 3 C

CMA 213 Form & Analysis (African emphasis) I 2 C

CMA 221 Musicianship III 1 C

CMA 223 Counterpoint 2 C

CMA 251 Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMA 253 Basic Voice III 1 C

CMA 255 Basic Guitar 0 C

CMA 261 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMA 263 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMA 271 African Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMA 273 African Band Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E

CMA 212 Harmony (African emphasis) II 3 C

CMA 214 Form & Analysis (African emphasis) II 2 C

CMA 222 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMA 252 Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

CMA 254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMA 256 Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 0 C

CMA 262 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMA 264 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMA 272 African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMA 274 African Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMA 292 Introduction to Music Technology 1 R

RCT 212 Systematic Theology II 3 R

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*Only one is required of choral and band.
Total Hours = 114

Dip. C.M (African) Course Descriptions

Course Titles Credit Status

CMA

011 Rudiments of Music I (African emphasis) 3 C

Rudimentary elements of music theory; including

the notation of pitch and rhythm on the musical staff, time

signatures, key signatures, scales, intervals and triads.

Emphasis will be laid on African music.

CMA

012 Rudiments of Music II (African emphasis) 3 C

Continuation of CMA 001. Pre-requisite: CMA 011

An elementary approach to the development of ear training

and sight reading skills; including the notation

of simple rhythms, scales and intervals

Continuation of CMA 021. Pre-requisite: CMA 021

A beginner’s inquiry into the concepts, features, nature

Cultural background of African music.

CMA

042 Introduction to African Music II 2 C

Continuation of CMA 041. Pre-requisite: CMA 041

Instruction in basic keyboard skills for beginners;

including playing of scales and simple major chords.

CMA

052 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

Continued instruction in the development of keyboard

Skills; including playing of selected simple hymns.

Pre-requisite: CMA 051

Introduction to basic voice training and singing in the

African style.
CMA

054 Elementary Voice II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 052. Pre-requisite: CMA 051

Beginner’s experience in any three African musical

Instruments subject to availability of instruction.
CMA

062 African Musical Instruments II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 061. Pre-requisite: CMA 061

An elementary basic beating patterns and the leading of

congregational singing.

CMA

066 Elementary Conducting II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 065. Pre-requisite: CMA 065.

Participation in African choral ensemble for learning purposes.

Continuation of CMA 071. Pre-requisite: CMA 071.

Participation in African Band ensemble for learning purposes.

Continuation of CMA 073. Pre-requisite: CMA 073.

Learning African dancing styles and techniques through

group activities.

CMA

111 Rudiments and Theory I (African emphasis) 3 C

A study of musical elements such as scales, rhythm,

intervals, chords and inversions, melodic writing, etc. as

practiced in both Western and African music.

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

Practical development of aural perception, sight reading

and sense of rhythm through drills.
CMA

122 Musicianship II 1 C

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

An examination of various forms contemporary of Nigerian

music; covering their distinguishing elements and distribution.
CMA

141 Musical Traditions & Practices of Africa 2 C

An examination of various musical beliefs and performance

Practices of the African peoples. Various vocal and instrumental

Organizations will also be looked into.

Practical instruction in basic keyboard skills in order to play

African melodies, hymns, different harmonization and

accompanimental styles.

Continuation of CMA 151. Pre-requisite: CMA 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: CMA 153
CMA

161 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

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

necessary for performance and teaching in an African church context.

Continuation of CMA 161. Pre-requisite: CMA 161.

Private study in a chosen performance medium or composition,

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

the skills necessary for performance and teaching in an African

church context.
CMA

164 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 163. Pre-requisite: CMA 163.

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: CMA 165.

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMA

172 African Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

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

Participation in African band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMA

174 African Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

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

Participation in African dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.
CMA

181 Praise-Worship 1 R

Fundamentals, methods and spiritual/musical preparation

of praise-worship leading in the African church setting.
CMA

182 Music in African Worship and Evangelism 2 C

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.

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).

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.

Introduction to Western and African harmonic structures and

their rules.
CMA

212 Harmony (African emphasis) II 3 C

Continuation of CMA 211. Pre-requisite: CMA 211.

Analysis of various forms of both Western and African music.

Emphasis will however be placed on African music.
CMA

214 Form & Analysis (African emphasis) II 2 C

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

Practical development of aural perception, sight reading

and sense of rhythm through drills.

CMA

222 Musicianship IV 1 C

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

An introduction to basic contrapuntal techniques and

forms, both vocal and instrumental.
CMA

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.
CMA

252 Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

Continuation of CMA 221. Pre-requisite: CMA 251.

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: CMA 154

CMA

254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMA 253.
CMA

255 Basic Guitar 0 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.

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

262 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. Pre-requisite: CMA 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 an

African church context.
CMA

264 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

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

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

272 African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

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

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

274 African Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

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

A practical exposure to various technologies used in music

creation, storage and performance; with special emphasis on the

computer technology.

The purpose of the Diploma in Church Music (Western Church Music emphasis) programme is to give fundamentals of church music education to desiring candidates within three years. The programme is designed to equip the students with musical skills, and skills in worship leading in a Western styled setting, worked out in the context of a theological framework that builds on the rich musical heritage of the Christian faith. Candidates who successfully complete the course would be qualified for a direct entry admission into the degree programme in church music.

CMW 011 Rudiments of Music I (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 012 Rudiments of Music II (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 021 Elementary Musicianship I 1 C

CMW 022 Elementary Musicianship II 1 C

CMW 041 Introduction to Western Music I 2 C

CMW 042 Introduction to Western Music II 2 C

CMW 051 Elementary Keyboard I 1 C

CMW 052 Elementary Keyboard II 1 C

CMW 053 Elementary Voice I 1 C

CMW 054 Elementary Voice II 1 C

CMW 061 Western Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMW 062 Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMW 065 Elementary Conducting I 1 C

CMW 066 Elementary Conducting II 1 C

CMW 071 Western Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 072 Western Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 073 Western Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 074 Western Band Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 075 Western Dance Ensemble I 1 R

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

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

CMW 121 Musicianship I 1 C

CMW 122 Musicianship II 1 C

CMW 132 Survey of Contemporary Western Music 1 C

CMW 141 Western Musical Aesthetics 2 C

CMW 151 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMW 152 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMW 153 Basic Voice I 1 C

CMW 154 Basic Voice II 1 C

CMW 161 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 162 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMW 163 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 164 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMW 165 Conducting I 1 C

CMW 166 Conducting II 1 C

CMW 171 Western Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 172 Western Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 173 Western Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 174 Western Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 175 Western Dance Ensemble II 1 C

CMW 181 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMW 182 Music in Western Worship and Evangelism 2 C

CMW 183 Hymnology 2 C

CMW 184 Church Music Administration 2 C

CMW 211 Harmony (Western emphasis) I 3 C

CMW 212 Harmony (Western emphasis) II 3 C

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

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

CMW 221 Musicianship III 1 C

CMW 222 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMW 223 Counterpoint 2 C

CMW 251 Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMW 252 Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

CMW 253 Basic Voice III 1 C

CMW 254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMW 255 Basic Guitar 0 C

CMW 256 Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 0 C

CMW 261 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMW 262 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMW 263 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMW 264 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMW 271 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMW 272 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMW 273 Western Band Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMW 274 Western Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMW 292 Introduction to Music Technology 1 R

GES 171 Study & Documentation 2 R

GES 172 English Grammar & Composition 3 R

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RCT 221 Systematic Theology II 3 R

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

RCT 356 Christian Ethics 3 R

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

Electives

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 is required of choral and band.

Total: 114

Dip. C.M (Western) Course Sequencing
First Session

First Semester

CMW 011 Rudiments of Music I (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 021 Elementary Musicianship I 1 C

CMW 041 Introduction to Western Music I 2

CMW 051 Elementary Keyboard I 1 C

CMW 053 Elementary Voice I 1 C

CMW 061 Western Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMW 063 Elementary Conducting I 1 C

CMW 071 Western Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 073 Western Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 775 Western Dance Ensemble I 1 R

GES 172 English Grammar & Composition 3 R

GES 171 Study & Documentation 2 R

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

CMW 012 Rudiments of Music II (Western emphasis) 3 C

CMW 022 Elementary Musicianship II 1 C

CMW 042 Introduction to Western Music II 2 C

CMW 052 Elementary Keyboard II 1 C

CMW 054 Elementary Voice II 1 C

CMW 062 Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMW 064 Elementary Conducting II 1 C

CMW 072 Western Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 074 Western Band Ensemble II 1 C*

GES 184 Basic Communications 2 E

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

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Second Session

First Semester

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 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 163 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 165 Conducting I 1 C

CMW 171 Western Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 173 Western Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 175 Western Dance Ensemble II 1 R

CMW 181 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMW 183 Hymnology 2 C

RCT 278 Evangelism 2 E

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Second Semester

CMW 112 Rudiments and Theory II (Western emphasis) 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 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMW 164 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMW 166 Conducting II 1 C

CMW 172 Western Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 174 Western Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 182 Music in Western Worship and Evangelism 2 C

CMW 184 Church Music Administration 2 C

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

RCT 356 Christian Ethics 3 R

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Third Session

First Semester

CMW 211 Harmony (Western emphasis) I 3 C

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

CMW 221 Musicianship III 1 C

CMW 223 Counterpoint 2 C

CMW 251 Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMW 253 Basic Voice III 1 C

CMW 255 Basic Guitar 0 C

CMW 261 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 263 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 271 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMW 273 Western Band Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E

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 IV 1 C

CMW 254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMW 256 Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 0 C

CMW 262 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMW 264 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMW 272 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMW 274 Western Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMW 292 Introduction to Music Technology 1 R

RCT 212 Systematic Theology II 3 R

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*Only one is required of choral and band.
Total Hours = 114

Dip. C.M (Western) Course Descriptions

Course Titles Credit Status

CMW

011 Rudiments of Music I (Western emphasis) 3 C

Rudimentary elements of music theory; including

the notation of pitch and rhythm on the musical staff, time

signatures, key signatures, scales, intervals and triads.

Emphasis will be laid on Western music.