Music Composition - Oral Roberts University

Music Composition from Oral Roberts University is a Campus Bachelor Music and Instruments degree that prepares you for a Art and Design 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 ORU\\\'s music composition major provides the opportunity for students to express and develop their creative talents and abilities. With the music performance major, students have the opportunity to choose between a concentration in composition or technology. Concentration Areas Composition In the composition concentration, students focus on compositional techniques and on the organization of musical ideas into logical and homogenous form. Composition in small forms and original creation of small forms in both classical chamber music and jazz is encouraged. Equal musical craftsmanship is expected in both genres. Additionally, styles and techniques of 20th century music are explored. In this concentration the student will compose several semester projects using not fewer than three instruments and applying techniques studied. Composition Technology The concentration in composition technology provides an in-depth study of concepts, equipment and techniques associated with the modern electronic music studio. Composition technology encompasses most aspects of MDI as well as dedicated music software, poweruser techniques, current trends, hardware and information resources. Other focuses of this concentration include notation, film scoring, sequencing, sampling and controllers. 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 Applied Music: Primary Applied Music: Composition Performance Groups Oratorio Chorus Music Seminar Harmony Sight Singing and Ear Training Form and Analysis Orchestration Conducting Principles of Counterpoint Piano Proficiency Music Vocabulary Proficiency Applied Music: Secondary Class Piano Class Voice Brass and Percussion Instruments Woodwind Instruments String Instruments Composition Concentration Course Offerings Composition: Small Ensembles Composition: Small Ensembles 20th Century Composition Materials Composition: Advanced Studies - Ensemble Composition/Technology Concentration Course Offerings Studies in Advanced Music Technology Studies in Advanced Music Technology Sequencing and Digital Audio Music Rich Media Music Technology Practicum View more details on Oral Roberts University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music and Instruments courses.