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Music-Worship Arts
College of Arts & Sciences
MUSIC-WORSHIP ARTS prepares you spiritually, theologically, musically, practically, and technically to lead God’s people in worship.
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DR. CHRISTOPHER SMITH
about the program
This exciting new major combines the disciplines of music and ministry into a program explicitly for the worship-leading professional.
YOU WILL LEARN
Students are trained to be excellent musicians: becoming skilled at piano, guitar, and voice; learning improvisation and arranging; studying music theory and history. Music-Worship Arts majors also study theology, understand the philosophy of corporate worship, and learn how to be successful in team-based ministry. Students study Christian worship trends (past and present) and become skilled in audio/visual media techniques used in modern worship environments.
We team up with local churches to place each student in an internship to gain real-world experience as a worship leader. Our students have the opportunity to experience making music in various types of ensembles, including a contemporary worship ensemble, all in state-of-the-art performing and rehearsal spaces, and learn from experienced faculty with years of worship leading experience.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Scholarships for Music-Worship Arts majors and/or music ensemble participation in contemporary worship (or other ensembles) are available to exceptional students who complete the Music Scholarship Application Form and perform a successful audition.
Music majors will be provided a new iPad to increase their learning experience.
For more information contact the Department of Arts and Humanities at 913.971.3441 or email finearts@mnu.edu.
Potential Careers
- Worship Leader
- Music Minister
- Choir Director
- Performer
- Recording Artist
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1000 | Music Forum | 0 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 2101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MUTH | 2103 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUTH | 2301 | Aural Skills I | 1 |
| APMU | 1501 | Keyboard Skills I | 1 |
| MUED | 1201 | Computer Skills for Musicians | 1 |
| FRST | 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL | 1503 | English Comp I | 3 |
| MATH | 1223 | College Algebra | 3 |
Freshman Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1000 | Music Forum | 0 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 2101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MUTH | 2203 | Music Theory II | 3 |
| MUTH | 2401 | Aural Skills II | 1 |
| APMU | 1601 | Keyboard Skills II | 1 |
| ENGL | 1703 | English Comp II | 3 |
| COMM | 1303 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Math | 3 |
Sophomore Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1000 | Music Forum | 0 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 2101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MUTH | 3103 | Music Theory III | 3 |
| MUTH | 3301 | Aural Skills III | 1 |
| APMU | 1701 | Keyboard Skills III | 1 |
| MUED | 3602 | Beginning Conducting | 2 |
| BLIT | 1103 | Discovering the Old Testament | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
Sophomore Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1000 | Music Forum | 0 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 2101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MUTH | 3203 | Music Theory IV | 3 |
| MUTH | 3401 | Aural Skills IV | 1 |
| APMU | 2501 | Keyboard Skills IV | 1 |
| MUED | 3202 | Music Media and Technology | 2 |
| BLIT | 1203 | Discovering the New Testament | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
Junior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1000 | Music Forum | 0 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 3101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| APPR | 1001 | Private Voice (non vocalists) | 1 |
| MHST | 3403 | Music History I | 3 |
| THEO | 2003 | Christian Beliefs | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 |
Junior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUED | 1000 | Music Forum | 3 |
| MUEN | Ensemble | 3 | |
| ARRP | 3101 | Applied Music | 3 |
| MHST | 3503 | Music History II | 3 |
| Music Elective | 3 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 |
Senior Year - First Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 3101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| MHST | 3603 | Music History III | 3 |
| Activity Course | 2 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 1 |
Senior Year - Second Semester
| Course | # | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUEN | Ensemble | 1 | |
| APPR | 3101 | Applied Music | 1 |
| APPR | 4201 | Senior Recital | 1 |
| History | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 1 |
Career Earnings
$45,800
average annual
$1,969,400
career average
$50k
Worship Leader
$54k
Music Minister
$42k
Choir Director
$43k
Performer
$40k
Recording Artist
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