CMA 112 Rudiments and Theory II (African emphasis)

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

Introduction to Western and African harmonic structures and

their rules.

CMA

121 Musicianship I 1 C

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 African Musical Instruments I 1 C

Practical experience in any three African musical

Instruments subject to availability of instruction.
CMA

162 African Musical Instruments II 1 C

Continuation of CMA 161. Pre-requisite: CMA 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: CMA 165.

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMA

172 African Choral Ensemble II 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 II 1 C*

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

Participation in African dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.
CMA

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 African church setting.
CMA

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 cultural and contemporary trends in

hymnody (especially African).

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

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 251. Pre-requisite: CMA 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: CMA 154

CMA

254 Basic Voice IV 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMA 253.
CMA

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 African church context.

Continuation of CMA 261. 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) II 1 C

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

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMA

272 African Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

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

Participation in African band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMA

274 African Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

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

Participation in African Dance ensemble for the purpose

of developing dancing skills.

CMA

323 African Composition I 2 C

A theoretical and practical study of African compositional

techniques and procedures.
CMA

324 African Composition II 2 C

A theoretical and practical study of African compositional

techniques and procedures.
CMA

325 Orchestration 2 C

Theoretical and practical examination of principles and techniques

of Instrumental arrangements and orchestration. Special attention

will be paid to African 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.
CMA

332 History of Church Music in Africa 2 C

A historical survey of the musical principles, practices,

repertoire and practitioners of the christian church in Africa

from the earliest pre-colonial period to contemporary times.

Special emphasis will be laid on Nigeria.
CMA

351 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.
CMA

352 Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

Continuation of CMA 351. Pre-requisite: CMA 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: CMA 254

CMA

354 Basic Voice VI 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisites: CMA 353.
CMA

355 Basic Guitar 1 C

This is an introduction to Guitar. It includes the learning

of basic chords in the keys 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 an

African church context.
CMA

362 Private Instruction (Major) IV 2 C

Continuation of CMA 361. Pre-requisite: CMA 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 an African church context.
CMA

364 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

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

Participation in African choral ensemble for the purpose

of developing choral skills.
CMA

372 African Choral Ensemble VI 1 C*

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

Participation in African band ensemble for the purpose

of developing band skills.
CMA

374 African Band Ensemble VI 1 C*

Continuation of CMA 373. Pre-requisite: CMA 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 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

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 cultural and contemporary trends in

hymnody (especially African).

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 African setting.

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).
CMA

452 Basic Keyboard VIII 1 C

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

Further instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisite: CMA 354

CMA

454 Basic Voice VIII 1 C

Continued instruction in vocal techniques and literature.

Pre-requisite: CMA 453.
CMA

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 an

African church context.
CMA

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: CMA 461.

CMA

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 an African church context.
CMA

464 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

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

A survey of sacred repertoire for solo voice from the various

periods of African church music history with attention to liturgical

breadth and application.

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

472 African Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

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

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

474 African Band Ensemble /Literature II 1 C*

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

483 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

A survey of themes of the Old Testament books with special

reference to Music.
CMA

484 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

A survey of themes of the New Testament books with special

reference to Music.
CMA

486 Hymnology II 0 R

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

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

The purpose of B.C.M. in Western Church Music is to lay solid foundation for would-be teachers and leaders in Western 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 Western church music practice. The programme also prepares candidates for Postgraduate studies.

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

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

CMW 114 Harmony (Western emphasis) I 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 Western Musical Instruments I 1 C

CMW 162 Western Musical Instruments II 1 C

CMW 165 Conducting I 1 C

CMW 166 Conducting II 1 C

CMW 171 Western Choral Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 172 Western Choral Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 173 Western Band Ensemble I 1 C*

CMW 174 Western Band Ensemble II 1 C*

CMW 175 Western Dance Ensemble I 1 R

CMW 182 Church Music Administration 2 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 261 Private Instruction (Major) I 2 C

CMW 262 Private Instruction (Major) II 2 C

CMW 263 Private Instruction (Minor) I 1 C

CMW 264 Private Instruction (Minor) II 1 C

CMW 271 Western Choral Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 272 Western Choral Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 273 Western Band Ensemble III 1 C*

CMW 274 Western Band Ensemble IV 1 C*

CMW 275 Western Dance Ensemble II 1 C

CMW 323 Western Composition I 2 C

CMW 324 Western Composition II 2 C

CMW 325 Orchestration 2 C

CMW 331 History of Western Church Music I 2 C

CMW 332 History of Western Church Music II 2 C

CMW 351 Basic Keyboard V 1 C

CMW 352 Basic Keyboard VI 1 C

CMW 353 Basic Voice V 1 C

CMW 354 Basic Voice VI 1 C

CMW 355 Basic Guitar 1 C

CMW 356 Basic Trumpet/Saxophone 1 C

CMW 361 Private Instruction (Major) III 2 C

CMW 362 Private Instruction (Major) IV 2 C

CMW 363 Private Instruction (Minor) III 1 C

CMW 364 Private Instruction (Minor) IV 1 C

CMW 371 Western Choral Ensemble 1 C*

CMW 372 Western Choral Ensemble 1 C*

CMW 373 Western Band Ensemble V 1 C*

CMW 374 Western Band Ensemble VI 1 C*

CMW 381 Music in Western Worship and Evangelism 2 C

CMW 382 Praise-Worship 1 R

CMW 384 Hymnology 2 C

CMW 392 Introduction to Music Technology I 1 R

CMW 421 Introduction to Musicology 2 C

CMW 422 Senior Seminar 2 C

CMW 451 Basic Keyboard VII 1 C

CMW 452 Basic Keyboard VIII 1 C

CMW 461 Private Instruction (Major) V 2 C

CMW 462 Special Project (Recital) 3 C

CMW 463 Private Instruction (Minor) V 1 C

CMW 464 Private Instruction (Minor) VI 1 C

CMW 466 Sacred Solo Literature 1 C

CMW 471 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMW 472 Western Choral Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMU 473 Western Band Ensemble/Literature I 1 C*

CMW 474 Western Band Ensemble/Literature II 1 C*

CMW 475 Western Choral/Band Training & Arranging 1 C

CMW 482 Music Ministry to Children and Youth 2 C

CMW 483 Survey of Music in the Old Testament 2 C

CMW 484 Survey of Music in the New Testament 2 C

CMW 486 Hymnology II 0 R

CMW 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