5-year Church Music programs are required to direct a church choir in the local area during the fourth or fifth year. D. Student Teaching - Music Education students must meet student teaching requirements. E. Music Department Seminars, Studio Classes and Recitals - Music students are required to attend Music Department seminars, studio classes and recitals. Seminars provide discussions of pertinent professional subjects, while studio classes and recitals give opportunity for students to gain proficiency in performance. Due to the spread of credits over five years, all students begin their applied study with half-hour lessons.
All programs provide for a one-hour lesson per week from the third through tenth semesters.
This program leads to both the B.S. in Bible and B.Mus. degrees, and is designed for those who plan to seek a position as director of music in a local church. Requirements may vary slightly due to piano competency and applied major. The program is designed to prepare students to teach music in either Christian or public school. The Teacher Education Department requirements apply to students in this program. The four-year Church Music Program leads to the B.S. in Bible degree.