The nigerian baptist theological seminary, ogbomoso-nigeria

Continuation of CMW 001. Pre-requisite: CMW 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 CMW 021. Pre-requisite: CMW 021

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

Cultural background of Western music.

CMW

042 Introduction to Western Music II 2 C

Continuation of CMW 041. Pre-requisite: CMW 041

Instruction in basic keyboard skills for beginners;

including playing of scales and simple major chords.
CMW

052 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

Continued instruction in the development of keyboard

Skills; including playing of selected simple hymns.

Pre-requisite: CMW 051

Introduction to basic voice training and singing in the

Western style.
CMW

054 Elementary Voice II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 053. Pre-requisite: CMW 053

Beginner’s experience in any three Western musical

Instruments subject to availability of instruction.
CMW

062 Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 061. Pre-requisite: CMW 061

An elementary basic beating patterns and the leading of

congregational singing.

CMW

066 Elementary Conducting II 1 C

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

Participation in Western choral ensemble for learning purposes.

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

Participation in Western Band ensemble for learning purposes.

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

Learning Western dancing styles and techniques through

group activities.
CMW

111 Rudiments and Theory I (Western emphasis) 3 C

A study of musical elements such as scales, rhythm,

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

practiced in Western music.

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

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 introduction to basic contrapuntal techniques and

forms, both vocal and instrumental.
CMW

132 Survey of Contemporary Western Music 1 C

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 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 a Western church context.

Continuation of CMW 161. Pre-requisite: CMW 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 a Western

church context.
CMW

164 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

Continuation of CMW 163. Pre-requisite: CMW 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 Western choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMW

172 Western Choral Ensemble IV 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 IV 1 C*

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

Participation in Western dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.
CMW

181 Praise-Worship 1 R

Fundamentals, methods and spiritual/musical preparation

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

182 Music in Western 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 Western 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 Western).

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 harmonic structures and

their rules.
CMW

212 Harmony (Western emphasis) II 3 C

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

Analysis of various forms of Western music such as

binary, ternary, rondo, sonata, fugue, concerto, 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 221. Pre-requisite: CMW 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: CMW 154

CMW

254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisite: CMW 253.
CMW

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 a Western

church context.
CMW

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: 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) IV 1 C

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

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

272 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

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

Participation in Western 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.

CMW

274 Western Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

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

A practical exposure to various technologies used in music

creation, storage and performance; with special emphasis on the

computer technology.

The purpose of B.C.M. in African Church Music is to lay solid foundation for would-be teachers and leaders in African Church music at the Baccalaureate level. At the end of the programme, the products should have got enough practical skills with sound theoretical and theological principles that underlie African church music practice. The programme also prepares candidates for Postgraduate studies.

CMA 111 Rudiments and Theory I (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 112 Rudiments and Theory II (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 114 Harmony (African emphasis) I 3 C

CMA 121 Musicianship I 1 C

CMA 122 Musicianship II 1 C

CMA 132 Survey of Contemporary Nigerian Music 1 C

CMA 141 Musical Traditions & Practices of Africa 2 C

CMA 151 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 152 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMA 153 Basic Voice I 1 C

CMA 154 Basic Voice II 1 C

CMA 161 African Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMA 162 African Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMA 165 Conducting I 1 C

CMA 166 Conducting II 1 C

CMA 171 African Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 172 African Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 173 African Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 174 African Band Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 175 African Dance Ensemble I 1 R

CMA 182 Church Music Administration 2 C

CMA 212 Harmony (African emphasis) II 3 C

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

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

CMA 221 Musicianship III 1 C

CMA 222 Musicianship IV 1 C

CMA 223 Counterpoint 2 C

CMA 251 Basic Keyboard III 1 C

CMA 252 Basic Keyboard IV 1 C

CMA 253 Basic Voice III 1 C

CMA 254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

CMA 261 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMA 262 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMA 263 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 264 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMA 271 African Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 272 African Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 273 African Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 274 African Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 275 African Dance Ensemble II 1 C

CMA 323 African Composition I 2 C

CMA 324 African Composition II 2 C

CMA 325 Orchestration 2 C

CMA 331 History of Church Music 2 C

CMA 332 History of Church Music in Africa 2 C

CMA 351 Basic Keyboard V 1 C

CMA 352 Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

CMA 353 Basic Voice V 1 C

CMA 354 Basic Voice VI 1 C

CMA 355 Basic Guitar 1 C

CMA 356 Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 1 C

CMA 361 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMA 362 Private Instruction (Major) IV 2 C

CMA 363 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMA 364 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMA 371 African Choral Ensemble 1 C*

CMA 372 African Choral Ensemble 1 C*

CMA 373 African Band Ensemble V 1 C*

CMA 374 African Band Ensemble VI 1 C*

CMA 381 Music in African Worship and Evangelism 2 C

CMA 382 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMA 384 Hymnology 2 C

CMA 392 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

CMA 421 Introduction to Musicology 2 C

CMA 422 Senior Seminar 2 C

CMA 451 Basic Keyboard VII 1 C

CMA 452 Basic Keyboard VIII 1 C

CMA 461 Private Instruction (Major) V 2 C

CMA 462 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMA 463 Private Instruction (Minor) V 1 C

CMA 464 Private Instruction (Minor) VI 1 C

CMA 466 Sacred Solo Literature 1 C

CMA 471 African Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMA 472 African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMU 473 African Band Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMA 474 African Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMA 475 Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

CMA 482 Music Ministry to Children and Youth 2 C

CMA 483 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

CMA 484 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

CMA 486 Hymnology II 0 R

CMA 493 Introduction to Music Technology II 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

RED 271 Educational Administration 3 R

RED 482 Baptist Cooperative Programme 2 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 of Choral and Band is required

Total = 140

B. C.M (African) Course Sequencing
First Session

First Semester

CMA 111 Rudiments and Theory I (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 121 Musicianship I 1 C

CMA 141 Musical Traditions & Practices of Africa 2 C

CMA 151 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 153 Basic Voice I 1 C

CMA 161 African Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMA 165 Conducting I 1 C

CMA 171 African Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 173 African Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMA 175 African 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

CMA 112 Rudiments and Theory II (African emphasis) 3 C

CMA 114 Harmony (African emphasis) I 3 C

CMA 122 Musicianship II 1 C

CMA 132 Survey of Contemporary Nigerian Music 1 C

CMA 152 Basic Keyboard II 1 C

CMA 154 Basic Voice II 1 C

CMA 162 African Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMA 166 Conducting II 1 C

CMA 172 African Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 174 African Band Ensemble II 1 C*

CMA 182 Church Music Administration 2 C

GES 172 English Grammar & Composition 3 R

GES 173 Introduction to Computer 0 E

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Second Session

First Semester

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

CMA 221 Musicianship III 1 C

CMA 223 Counterpoint 2 C

CMA 251 Basic Keyboard I 1 C

CMA 253 Basic Voice I 1 C

CMA 261 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMA 263 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMA 271 African Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 273 African Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMA 275 African Dance Ensemble II 1 C

RCT 211 Systematic Theology I 3 R

RCT 364 Pastoral Care & Counseling 3 E

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Second Semester

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 II 1 C

CMA 254 Basic Voice II 1 C

CMA 262 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMA 264 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMA 272 African Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMA 274 African Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

RCT 212 Systematic Theology II 3 R

RCT 233 Baptist History & Doctrines 3 R

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Third Session

CMA 323 African Composition I 2 C

CMA 325 Orchestration 2 C

CMA 331 History of Church Music 2 C

CMA 351 Basic Keyboard V 1 C

CMA 353 Basic Voice V 1 C

CMA 355 Basic Guitar 1 C

CMA 361 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMA 363 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMA 371 African Choral Ensemble V 1 C*

CMA 373 African Band Ensemble V 1 C*

CMA 381 Music in African Worship and Evangelism 2 C

RCT 277 Christian Worship 3 R

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Second Semester

CMA 324 African Composition II 2 C

CMA 332 History of Church Music in Africa 2 C

CMA 352 Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

CMA 354 Basic Voice VI 1 C

CMA 356 Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 1 C

CMA 362 Private Instruction (Major) IV 2 C

CMA 364 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMA 372 African Choral Ensemble VI 1 C*

CMA 374 African Band Ensemble VI 1 C*

CMA 382 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMA 384 Hymnology 2 C

CMA 392 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

RED 271 Educational Administration 3 R

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Fourth Session

CMA 421 Introduction to Musicology 2 C

CMA 451 Basic Keyboard VII 1 C

CMA 461 Private Instruction (Major) V 2 C

CMA 463 Private Instruction (Minor) V 1 C

CMA 471 African Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMU 473 African Band Ensemble /Literature I 1 C*

CMA 475 Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

CMA 483 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

CMA 493 Introduction to Music Technology II 1 R

RED 243 Principles & Dynamics of Teaching 3 R

RCT 356 Christian Ethics 3 R

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Second Semester

CMA 422 Senior Seminar 2 C

CMA 452 Basic Keyboard VIII 1 C

CMA 462 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMA 464 Private Instruction (Minor) VI 1 C

CMA 466 Sacred Solo Literature 1 C

CMA 472 African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMA 474 African Band Ensemble /Literature II 1 C*

CMA 482 Music Ministry to Children and Youth 2 C

CMA 484 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

CMA 486 Hymnology II 0 R

RED 482 Baptist Cooperative Programme 2 R

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* Only one of Choral and Band is required

Total Hours = 140

B. C.M (African) Course Descriptions

CMA

111 Rudiments and Theory I (African emphasis) 3 C

A study of musical elements such as scales, rhythm,

intervals, chords and inversions, cadences, melodic writing,

etc, as practiced in both Western and African music.