Performance

Performance

Practice makes perfect—especially for music majors pursuing a performance track. In addition to a full courseload of musical and academic requirements to prepare students for graduate study, students in the performance track present two formal recitals and gain experience in church ministry.  All of that practicing pays off  in acquiring artistic accomplishments and in developing a foundation for a God-honoring performance career.

For more information, please be sure to also check out the catalog, the prospective musicians section, the music handbook, and the performing groups.

Suggested Schedule

This is the suggested class list for the Music Performance major. You may also look over the details for our Church Music major.

Year 1

Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
Aural Skills Foundations2Harmony 12
Basic Music Literature3Proficiency Courses2
Introduction to MusicTechnology2Primary Proficiency Lesson2
Proficiency Courses2Freshman Platform0
Primary Proficiency Lesson2Secondary Proficiency Lesson1
Secondary Proficiency Lesson1Repertoire0
Repertoire0Performing Group0.5
Performing Group0.5New Testament Survey2
Christian Life 11English Composition 23
Old Testament Survey2Fundamentals of Public Speaking2
English Composition 13

Year 2

Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
Intermediate Aural Skills1Harmony 32
Harmony 22Proficiency Courses2
Proficiency Courses or Music Electives4Primary Proficiency Lesson2
Primary Proficiency Lesson2Sophomore Platform0
Repertoire0Repertoire0
Performing Group0.5Performing Group0.5
Christian Life 21Principles of Bible Study2
Baptist Heritage3Bible Elective2
Math Elective3The Modern World3
Science Elective3

Year 3

Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
Advanced Aural Skills1Form and Analysis2
Harmony 42Advanced Conducting2
Elementary Conducting2Music History Course2
Music History Course2Counterpoint2
Proficiency Courses or Music Electives4Proficiency Courses or Music Electives2
Primary Proficiency Lesson2Primary Proficiency Lesson with Jr Recital2
Repertoire0Repertoire0
Performing Group0.5Performing Group0.5
Bible Doctrine 13Bible Doctrine 23

Year 4

Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
Music History Course2Music History Course2
Proficiency Courses or Music Electives2Proficiency Courses or Music Electives2
Primary Proficiency Lesson2Primary Proficiency Lesson with Sr Recital2
Repertoire0Repertoire0
Performing Group0.5Performing Group0.5
Bible Elective2Bible Elective2
Christian Life 31Humanities Elective3
Humanities Elective3Literature Elective3
American Studies Elective3

Career Options:

  • Freelance performer
  • Recording artist
  • Professional accompanist
  • Music coach
  • Professional orchestra/chamber musician
  • Advertising songwriter
  • Studio musician
  • Music editor/engraver

Performance Degree Options at Maranatha

Music Major: Performance Track

Faculty Contact:

dledgerwood@mbbc.edu

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