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Church Music Study

Church Music

(offered Fall of even numbered years)
MUS 331 (3 credits)
An overview of church music practices in light of Biblical references, historical evolution and Lutheran tradition. Includes analysis of the role of music in worship, and developing a church music program.
Instructor: Dr. Joy Berg

Congregational Song

(offered Winter of even numbered years)
MUS 332 (3 credits)
History and analysis of congregational song, including chants, chorales, metrical psalms, hymns, folk songs, spirituals, gospel songs, praise choruses. Structure of standard hymns and hymn texts. Types of congregational songs and their uses in corporate worship. Evaluation and application of standard congregational songs and leading corporate singing.
Instructor: Dr. Joy Berg

Conducting

(offered every Fall)
MUS 232 (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. John Hooper

Choral Techniques

(offered every other Winter)
MUS 230 (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. John Hooper

Choral Literature

(offered every other Winter)
MUS 231 (3 credits)
Instructor: Dr. John Hooper

Related Studies

Ensembles

Concordia Concert Choir
contact Dr. Joy Berg

Concordia Ringers
contact Susan Galloway

Studio Instruction
contact Mireille Rijavec

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