MUSC101 Fundamentals of Music 1
This course provides the fundamentals of keyboard, ear training, and music theory at the introductory level. There is no prerequisite for this course.

MUSC102 Fundamentals of Music 2
This course is a continuation of Fundamentals of Music 1.Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Music 1 [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC201 Music Theory 1 [Basic & Intermediate Rudiments]
This course will offer an understanding of basic and intermediate music notation. It will help the student develop skills in music reading. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Music 1 & 2. [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC202 Music Theory 2 [Advanced Rudiments]
This course is a continuation of Theory 1 and will cover the principles of music notation and time at a more advanced level. Prerequisite: Music Theory 1 [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC301 Music Theory 3A [Basic Harmony – Part 1]
This course is an introduction to common practice harmony, including all diatonic triads with their inversions, supertonic and dominant 7th chords, basic harmonic and structural analysis. Prerequisite: Music Theory 2 [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC302 Music Theory 3B [Basic Harmony – Part 2]
This course is a continuation of Music Theory 3A. Prerequisite: Music Theory 3A [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC501 Music Theory 4A [Intermediate Harmony – Part 1]
This course provides further study of common practice harmony with the addition of secondary dominant chords, modulation to closely related keys, and intermediate level structural analysis. Prerequisite: Music Theory 3B [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC502 Music Theory 4B [Intermediate Harmony – Part 2]
This course is a continuation of Music Theory 4A. Prerequisite: Music Theory 4A [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC701 Music Theory 5 [Counterpoint]
In this course, the materials studied in Theory 4A & 4B will be applied to the contrapuntal writing in the style of the Baroque period. Prerequisite: Music Theory 4B [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC702 Music Theory 6 [Advanced Harmony]
This course provides further study of common practice harmony with the addition of advanced modulation, mixed mode writing, and creation of two-voice contrapuntal pieces. Prerequisite: Music Theory 5 [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC801 Music Theory 7A [Analysis]
This course provides in depth analysis of Fugue, Sonata, Lied, advanced harmony and short 20th Century pieces. Prerequisite: Music Theory 6 [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC802 Music Theory 7B [Analysis]
This course is a continuation of Music Theory 7A. Prerequisite: Music Theory 7A [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC211 Ear Training 1
This course will introduce the student to basic ear-training and sight-singing skills. Chords will be introduced in audible and written form. As a result of this course, the student will develop key recognition skills, will be able to sight-sing simple melodies and be able to clap and sing rhythms in simple and compound time. Prerequisite: Fundaments of Music 2 [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC212 Ear Training 2
This course is a continuation of Ear Training 1 with a further emphasis on advanced interval recognition and sight singing of entire short songs. Each class will involve rhythmic drills to further develop ear training and sight singing skills.Prerequisite – Ear Training 1

MUSC231 Historical Survey of Christian Music
This course will survey the history of Christian Music, from plainchant, to hymnody and contemporary choruses. This course is open to all students of Canada Christian College. There is no prerequisite.

MUSC331 Music History 1A
The Music History 1 course is based on an introduction to music history through an overview of four historical periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century. Prerequisite: Music Theory 2 [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC332 Music History 1B
This course is a continuation of Music History 1A. Prerequisite: Music History 1A [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC531 Music History 2A
The Music History 2 course is based on four historical style periods: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical, with an emphasis on the development of musical genres and forms. Prerequisite: Music Theory 3B and Music History 1B [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC532 Music History 2B
This course is a continuation of Music History 2A. Prerequisite: Music History 2A [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC731 Music History 3A
The Music History 3 course is based on the musical styles of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Canadian music. Prerequisite: Music Theory 4B and Music History 2B [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC732 Music History 3B
This course is a continuation of Music History 3A. Prerequisite: Music History 3A [or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts]

MUSC121 Worship Theology & Practice 1
This course will introduce students to a Biblical understanding of worship and the role of worship ministry in the Church.

MUSC122 Worship Theology & Practice 2
This course will continue the studies of Worship 1 and engage the students in practical worship leading and planning. Prerequisite: Worship Theology & Practice 1

MUSC229 Technologies in Worship
Students will study the technical aspects of equipment used to enhance the worship experience. Topics will include PA systems, microphones and microphone techniques, audio mixers and mixing, lighting, video projection and presentation software.

MUSC325 The Role of Biblical Worship in the Church
Students will study about developing a God-centered focus in personal and corporate worship, valuing different traditions of church worship and understanding how to build and administrate a worship and musical arts department.

MUSC326 Biblical Foundations & Development of Christian Worship
This course will provide an overview of the growth of Christian worship and its impact on contemporary worship in the church, considering the history of different denominations and their worship. It will be a survey of the roots and significant developments of Christian worship through its formative period to the present.

MUSC215 Songwriting 1
This course will study the foundational principles of songwriting including song forms, chord progressions, basic lyric and melody development, rhyming structure, and song analysis. The ability to accompany oneself (piano, guitar, etc.) is an asset but is not mandatory.

MUSC216 Songwriting 2
This course will continue the studies of Songwriting 1 and will look at writing songs for corporate worship. Prerequisite: Songwriting 1 [or by consent of the instructor]

MUSC515 Advanced Songwriting
This course will take an in-depth look at Chord Progressions and Lyric Writing and Song Development in Corporate Worship. Prerequisite: Songwriting 2 [or by consent of the instructor]

MUSC141 Introduction to Guitar1
This course is designed for students with little or no experience playing guitar. Students will learn the basics of playing guitar including the parts of the guitar, tuning, playing position and musical symbols. Chords will be introduced along with basic strumming patterns that can be used for accompaniment.

MUSC142 Introduction to Guitar 2
This course will continue the studies of Introduction to Guitar 1. Prerequisite: Introduction to Guitar 1 [or by consent of the instructor]

MUSC341 Worship Leading with Guitar
This course will emphasize the principles of Worship Leading as a guitarist (primarily acoustic guitar). Students will learn the role of the guitar as a worship leading instrument and study chording, finger-style, rhythm, voicing & chord substitutions, transitions, modulations, flow, guitar accessories, etc. Students will study a wide variety of worship music (traditional and contemporary) and learn how to integrate different styles into their repertoire. Prerequisite: Introduction to Guitar 1 [or by consent of the instructor]

MUSC241 Rhythm and Percussion 1
The rhythm and percussion course is designed for students with little or no previous musical experience. Students will learn the basic concepts of rhythm within various styles of music and how it is integrated into the larger context of melody, harmony and song structure. Students will also be given an overview of percussion instruments and how they function rhythmically.

MUSC161 Canada Christian College Gospel Choir
Students will have the opportunity to participate in the College Gospel Choir learning a variety of songs in a contemporary gospel style. This course is mandatory for all Sacred Music students. Non-music majors are welcome – an audition may be required.

MUSC261 Music Ensemble
The Music Ensemble course is designed to give students experience in creating music in an ensemble setting, primarily in the context of worship leadership. Students will regularly take part in leading the College Student Chapel on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM. This course will emphasize three key areas of working together as a worship ensemble: music, worship and teamwork.

MUSC265 Worship Team Foundations
Students will learn the foundational principles of the instruments that are typically part of a worship team. Instruction will be provided from different teachers communicating how each of the different instruments of an ensemble work and work together. Instruments include drums, bass, guitars, piano & keyboards and vocals. Worship leaders will learn how to communicate with all members of the worship team.

MUSC151 Audio Recording 1
This course is designed to teach the basics of recording, including microphones and microphone techniques, mixers and mixing techniques, effects, mastering, modern studio techniques, computer recording, MIDI, audio editing, and more. Students will participate in a Recording Project.

MUSC152 Audio Recording 2
This will expand on Audio Recording 1 with a greater emphasis on hands-on experimentation and studio techniques. Prerequisite: Audio Recording 1 [or by consent of the instructor]

MUSC255 Song Production
In this course, students will learn how to produce their own song(s) by creating a CD Recording. They will study the process of Song Production in the Recording Studio from inception to finished product including elements such as song-selection, arrangements, orchestration, pre-production, production, timelines, tracking, overdubbing, editing, mixing, mastering, artwork & duplication. Prerequisite: Songwriting 1, Recommended Corequisite: Song Recording

MUSC256 Song Recording
See “Song Production.” In order for students to create a CD Recording, they will need a significant amount of Studio hours to complete their projects. By enrolling in both courses, it will facilitate the necessary Studio time for students. Prerequisite: Songwriting 1, Recommended Corequisite: Song Production

MUSC511 Arranging
Students will be trained in creating arrangements for songs, with an emphasis on creating charts and parts for various instruments. Prerequisite: Music Theory 3B [or by consent of the instructor]

MUSC411 Advanced Ear Training and Chord Theory
This course will involve ear training through the use of various scales, modes and chord structures as it would apply to popular idioms. Prerequisite: Music Theory 3B (or exemption by consent of the Dean of Performing Arts)

MUSC351 Cubase
Cubase is a common recording program. All students are required to have a laptop loaded with Cubase (the Lite version is acceptable, but the full version preferable) an interface and a microphone. This course will cover the various features of the program, including recording, mixing, using plug-ins, MIDI, pitch and tempo correction and more.

MUSC352 MIDI
MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. In MIDI, students will be trained to arrange entire songs with one keyboard and a software program, learning how to program drums and other instruments, quantizing, correcting errors, editing and more. Cubase or similar MIDI software is required.

MUSC699 Internship
Graduate Internship. Students will participate in a Supervised Internship in Church Music Ministry/Worship Leadership for one Semester.

MUSC899 Internship
Post-graduate Internship. Students will participate in a Supervised Internship in Church Music Ministry/Worship Leadership for one Semester.

Applied Music Series [Private Lessons]
Lessons are offered in piano, guitar, bass guitar, drums and voice. Other instruments can be arranged through adjunct professors. Students must have seven semesters of weekly half-hour private lessons in order to graduate with the B.S.M. degree. Each semester consists of twelve private lessons which will be assessed weekly by the professor. Each student must contact their instrumental or vocal professor no later than the first week of classes to schedule a lesson time as private lessons must begin during the second week of classes. This will allow a sufficient number of weeks to complete the mandatory 12 lessons in order to achieve credit toward the degree.All applied music instruction MUST be with Canada Christian College music professors or adjunct professors who may be appointed for other instruments.