Music Arts - Oral Roberts University

Music Arts from Oral Roberts University is a Campus Bachelor Music degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. Program Overview The Music Department at ORU places a strong emphasis on imparting music\\\'s past, present and future prospects to its students within a Christian, charismatic environment. As part of the ongoing process to provide a comprehensive undergraduate foundation in music, the Music Department purposes to: Provide opportunities for students to develop their music capabilities and interests through the use of music as a socializing force, as an aid to compassionate understanding of themselves and their environment and as an avenue of self-expression Stimulate an appreciation and love for music through the study of its various disciplines Develop techniques for mature evaluation of musical standard The music art major is designed for music scholars desiring to increase their fundamental understanding of the history and development of music and the progression of music styles. Students choosing the music arts major concentrate their studies either in arts or technology. Concentration Areas Arts This concentration emphasizes general studies in music with an applied area of study. Students chose their applied areas of music study from among the following choices: Voice Brass--trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone horn, tuba Strings--violin, viola, cello, double bass Woodwinds--flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon Percussion Guitar Harp Electric bass Keyboard--piano, organ Weekly participation in vocal, keyboard, orchestral instruction or an audio workstation lesson is an integral part of this concentration. Additionally students participate in an in-depth study focusing on the history of Western music and the development of styles and literature of music in Europe and America. Technology Students selecting the technology concentration will develop a solid foundation of recording technology and applied theoretical studies. Continuing to build on this foundation, students spend one semester of their junior year at the Recording Workshop in Chillicothe, Ohio. This educational complex specializes in training audio engineers, offering ORU music arts majors an outstanding opportunity to gain experience in their field. Music majors must demonstrate continuous growth in ability. Recitals are regularly presented, affording students opportunities to appear as soloists. As with all ORU seniors, music majors are required to prepare a culminating activity: a recital, a project or a paper. This activity will be selected with the direction of their advisor according to the specific music program enrolled. Outcomes With a degree from the ORU Music Department you will be equipped for teaching in public and private schools, teaching in private studios, performing in professional music organizations, working in related music fields and church ministries. Additionally you will acquire an adequate background for further study in gradate schools. Course Offerings Include Oratorio Chorus Music Seminar Harmony Sight Singing and Ear Training Intro to Music Technology Conducting Piano Proficiency Music Vocabulary Proficiency Arts Concentration Applied Music: Primary Performance Groups History and Literature of Music Technology Concentration Music Appreciation Intro to Sound Reinforcement Studio Recording and Music Production Recording Studio Maintenance Studies in Advanced Music Technology Sequencing and Digital Audio Music Rich Media Music Technology Advanced Studio Recording New Tech Audio Production View more details on Oral Roberts University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music courses.