Bachelor of Arts
Music
Program Overview
Students in the Music Degree program at William Jessup University receive a thorough grounding in both traditional and contemporary theory and practice courses. They develop performance skills and acquire new musical proficiencies appropriate to their chosen career path. The Music program provides opportunities for all students to be involved in a wide variety of performance groups who travel regionally to represent WJU.
Music department degrees and concentrations are designed, in agreement with the William Jessup University mission statement, to prepare graduates for leadership positions in the church and society as worship leaders, teachers, performers, ministers of music, accompanists, music industry personnel, and choral or instrumental directors. The curriculum structure, content, and time requirements enable students to develop the range of knowledge, skills, and competencies required for successful careers in the field of music and acceptance into post‐graduate degree programs. The curriculum stresses sound musicianship and active musical experience.
Program Details
University Choir & Orchestra
The William Jessup University Choir & Orchestra, under the direction of Tom Ruscica, performs the best of choral literature to audiences all over Placer County. Each year the group records a full length album and performs at a variety of venues including Jessup events and concerts and local area churches, as well as seasonal concerts. The University Choir & Orchestra is open by audition to all Jessup students and may be repeated for credit.
Jessup Concert Choir
The Jessup Concert Choir performs a variety of choral literature, including contemporary Christian choral anthems, worship songs, and gospel music. This choir performs in Placer County at local churches, as well as seasonal concerts. The Jessup Concert Choir is open by audition to all Jessup students and may be repeated for credit.
Master Works Chorale
Master Works Chorale provides students with performance group experience centered in traditional choral repertoire. The group emphasis is on rehearsal and performance of works drawn from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods of music. The Master Works Chorale is open to all William Jessup University students regardless of major. The Chorale performs approximately three times each semester.
Jessup Jazz Band
The Jessup Jazz Band performs a variety of jazz repertoire and is designed to expose students to the best of jazz ensemble literature. This ensemble contributes to the campus and general communities through artistic and spiritual expression. Students are taught techniques unique to jazz, improvisation, and sight‐reading. Included in the repertoire are jazz standards, Latin jazz, swing, soul jazz, and blues. The Jessup Jazz Band is open by audition to all Jessup instrumentalists and may be repeated for credit.
Crossroads
Current groups include a performance repertoire of jazz, gospel, R&B, a cappella, and worship. Groups are formed based on current student abilities and giftings, and auditions are held each spring for the following year. Crossroads travels the Northern California area throughout the school year, leading worship and performing original songs and arrangements for various churches, high schools, and community events.
Interested in auditioning for the Fall 2018 semester?
Music auditions take place year-round during normal business hours (Monday-Friday). If you are interested in auditioning or would like more information about music scholarships, please contact Lauren Horst at LHorst@jessup.edu or 916-577-8093
MUS100‐400 Applied Lesson
One 30 minute private lesson per week in the area of voice, keyboard, or instrument specified as the applied major. Students must obtain a juried level 400 in one applied area before presenting their senior recital. Students are encouraged to broaden and develop their skills in non‐concentration applied areas as well.
MUS190P. Class Piano I
Class instruction in the development of a basic proficiency in piano. Emphasis is on note and rhythm reading, repertoire, sight
reading, scales, and basic chord progressions. May be repeated for credit.
MUS272 Music Theory I
A study of the basic harmonic, melodic and rhythmic components of music. Included in the course content will be scales, keys, triads, inversions, transposition, counterpoint, chord progressions, and non‐harmonic tones.
MUS274 Music Theory II
A review of diatonic theory, and an introduction to dominant and non‐dominantseventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis.
MUS290P Class Piano II
Continuation of class instruction in the development of a basic proficiency in piano. Emphasis is on expanded note and rhythm reading, advancing repertoire, sight reading, scales, and chord progressions. May be repeated for credit.
MUS301-304 Ear Training I, II, III, & IV
A skills acquisition course covering sight singing, melodic intervallic, rhythmic and basic choral identification, reading, and dictation.
MUS310 Basic Conducting
An introduction to the basic skills and techniques of conducting: beat patterns, subdivisions, cues, releases, terminology, score preparation and preparatory gestures.
MUS367 World Music
A survey of the music of the non‐western world, including selected areas from Africa, Asia, and South America.
MUS372-374 Music Theory III & IV
A more advanced look at diatonic theory, and dominant and non‐dominant seventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis.
MUS396. Master Works
Master Works provides students with performance group experience centered in traditional choral repertoire. The group emphasis is on rehearsal and performance of works drawn from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods of music. The Master Works Chorale is open to all William Jessup University students regardless of major. The Chorale performs approximately three times each semester.
MUS475 Music Internship
Students will be placed in a music ministry internship with a local congregation. Under supervision, they will apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the major to practical ministry situations.
MUS498 Senior Recital
Music Majors are required to present in the senior year a senior recital of 45 minutes to one hour prior to graduation. Students will register for M498 during the semester of their scheduled recital.
MUS100‐400 Applied Lesson
One 30 minute private lesson per week in the area of voice, keyboard, or instrument specified as the applied major. Students must obtain a juried level 400 in one applied area before presenting their senior recital. Students are encouraged to broaden and develop their skills in non‐concentration applied areas as well.
MUS190P. Class Piano I
Class instruction in the development of a basic proficiency in piano. Emphasis is on note and rhythm reading, repertoire, sight
reading, scales, and basic chord progressions. May be repeated for credit.
MUS272 Music Theory I
A study of the basic harmonic, melodic and rhythmic components of music. Included in the course content will be scales, keys, triads, inversions, transposition, counterpoint, chord progressions, and non‐harmonic tones.
MUS274 Music Theory II
A review of diatonic theory, and an introduction to dominant and non‐dominantseventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis.
MUS290P Class Piano II
Continuation of class instruction in the development of a basic proficiency in piano. Emphasis is on expanded note and rhythm reading, advancing repertoire, sight reading, scales, and chord progressions. May be repeated for credit.
MUS301-304 Ear Training I, II, III, & IV
A skills acquisition course covering sight singing, melodic intervallic, rhythmic and basic choral identification, reading, and dictation.
MUS310 Basic Conducting
An introduction to the basic skills and techniques of conducting: beat patterns, subdivisions, cues, releases, terminology, score preparation and preparatory gestures.
MUS367 World Music
A survey of the music of the non‐western world, including selected areas from Africa, Asia, and South America.
MUS372-374 Music Theory III & IV
A more advanced look at diatonic theory, and dominant and non‐dominant seventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis.
MUS396. Master Works
Master Works provides students with performance group experience centered in traditional choral repertoire. The group emphasis is on rehearsal and performance of works drawn from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods of music. The Master Works Chorale is open to all William Jessup University students regardless of major. The Chorale performs approximately three times each semester.
MUS475 Music Internship
Students will be placed in a music ministry internship with a local congregation. Under supervision, they will apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the major to practical ministry situations.
MUS498 Senior Recital
Music Majors are required to present in the senior year a senior recital of 45 minutes to one hour prior to graduation. Students will register for M498 during the semester of their scheduled recital.
Commercial Music Concentration
Introduction to Music Technology (MUS220) 2
Recording and Production I (MUS323) 2
Recording and Production II (MUS324) 2
Music Business (MUS352) 2
Instrumentation and Arranging (MUS356) 2
Applied lessons in a primary instrument or voice; must complete level 300 3
Music Composition Concentration
Introduction to Music Technology (MUS220) 2
Instrumentation and Arranging (MUS356) 2
Form and Analysis (MUS357) 2
Music Composition (MUS420) 2
Counterpoint (MUS421) 2
Music electives 2
General Music Concentration
Choose 12 units of music electives not found in the music core requirements. This concentration is intended for transfer students.
Music Education Concentration
Applied Group Woodwind Techniques (MUS332) 1
Applied Group String Techniques (MUS333) 1
Applied Group Brass Techniques (MUS334) 1
Applied Group Percussion Techniques (MUS335) 1
Instrumentation and Arranging (MUS356) 2
Advanced Conducting (MUS410) 2
Vocal Pedagogy (MUS440) 2
Music Education (MUS441) 2
Performance Concentration
Applied Music Lessons (MUS100‐400) 4
Junior Recital (MUS398) 1
Advanced Conducting (MUS410) 2
Vocal Pedagogy (MUS440) 2
Music electives 2
Worship Concentration
Worship Leading Lab I (MUS250) 1
Worship Leading Lab II (MUS251) 1
Seminar in Leadership Skills (MUS351) 1
Advanced Conducting (MUS410) 2
Worship in Contemporary Culture (MUS450) 3
Music Organization and Leadership (MUS455) 2
Music electives 2
MUS100‐400 Applied Lesson
One 30 minute private lesson per week in the area of voice, keyboard, or instrument specified as the applied major. Students must obtain a juried level 400 in one applied area before presenting their senior recital. Students are encouraged to broaden and develop their skills in non‐concentration applied areas as well.
MUS190P. Class Piano I
Class instruction in the development of a basic proficiency in piano. Emphasis is on note and rhythm reading, repertoire, sight
reading, scales, and basic chord progressions. May be repeated for credit.
MUS272 Music Theory I
A study of the basic harmonic, melodic and rhythmic components of music. Included in the course content will be scales, keys, triads, inversions, transposition, counterpoint, chord progressions, and non‐harmonic tones.
MUS274 Music Theory II
A review of diatonic theory, and an introduction to dominant and non‐dominantseventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis.
MUS290P Class Piano II
Continuation of class instruction in the development of a basic proficiency in piano. Emphasis is on expanded note and rhythm reading, advancing repertoire, sight reading, scales, and chord progressions. May be repeated for credit.
MUS301-304 Ear Training I, II, III, & IV
A skills acquisition course covering sight singing, melodic intervallic, rhythmic and basic choral identification, reading, and dictation.
MUS310 Basic Conducting
An introduction to the basic skills and techniques of conducting: beat patterns, subdivisions, cues, releases, terminology, score preparation and preparatory gestures.
MUS367 World Music
A survey of the music of the non‐western world, including selected areas from Africa, Asia, and South America.
MUS372-374 Music Theory III & IV
A more advanced look at diatonic theory, and dominant and non‐dominant seventh chords, ninth, eleventh and other expanded harmonies, figured bass, Sonata Allegro and other forms, secondary dominants, keyboard harmony, and analysis.
MUS396. Master Works
Master Works provides students with performance group experience centered in traditional choral repertoire. The group emphasis is on rehearsal and performance of works drawn from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary periods of music. The Master Works Chorale is open to all William Jessup University students regardless of major. The Chorale performs approximately three times each semester.
MUS475 Music Internship
Students will be placed in a music ministry internship with a local congregation. Under supervision, they will apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the major to practical ministry situations.
MUS498 Senior Recital
Music Majors are required to present in the senior year a senior recital of 45 minutes to one hour prior to graduation. Students will register for M498 during the semester of their scheduled recital.
Offerings
Bachelor of Arts
BA in Music
Concentrations
Commercial Music
Music Composition
Music Education
Performance
Worship
General Music
Minor
Music Minor
