Required for all music majors specializing in piano or organ. Major emphasis is given to voice building philosophy and methods. In addition, the students learn to select materials and literature for various age groups and singing abilities, to administrate and organize a children's choir program, rehearsal techniques, and the role children's choir program can have in worship and in the church's Christian Education program. MU 410 Music Field Experience 3 semester hours Music students gain practical experience by working at a church with a music director or in a music education setting with a music teacher. GUCC prepares a major Christmas Concert with orchestra and guest artist.
Enrollment is open to anyone.
In the spring semester GUCC joins with other Grace University ensembles to prepare and perform The Masterwork's Concert. Rehearsals are held once a week for 2 hours. Designed to teach excellence in choral singing. Many styles of sacred choral literature, including music of non-western cultures are used to teach good singing technique, musicianship, and aspects of Christian ministry and music. The Chorale performs 15 to 20 concerts each year.