Arts & Sciences

DEPARTMENT OF FINE & PERFORMING ARTS

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Fine Arts endeavors to provide students an opportunity to develop their unique God-given gifts, skills, and abilities in an environment of academic integrity, spiritual nurturing and professional excellence.

THE ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN MUSIC BUSINESS

The Associate of Arts Degree in Music Business is a course of study for students interested in pursuing a career in music business or the recording arts.  This introductory program provides basic skills and training opportunities needed for employment in the music industry and/or for transfer to university-level commercial music programs.  Students pursuing this degree must acquire a minimum of 69 credit hours to graduate.  The curriculum includes 34 hours of general education courses and 35 hours of Department of Music core curriculum courses. The core curriculum is 28 hours core studies, and 4 hours internship (Capstone Project).

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

It is the individual responsibility of each student to ensure that he/she meets all of the requirements for graduation.  The School of Liberal Arts and General Studies has advisors in place that will periodically meet with students to ensure that the following criteria are met:

 Completion of a minimum of 69 semester credit hours

 A 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA in courses taken after a student has accumulated 60 hours of college credit

 A 2.50 minimum cumulative GPA in courses taken after a student has accumulated 60 hours of college credit

 Completion of a minimum of 19 semester hours in courses numbered 200-level or above

ARKANSAS BAPTIST COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF FINE & PERFORMING ARTS
MODEL PLAN OF STUDY
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN MUSIC BUSINESS – 69 HOURS

MUSIC BUSINESS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MUS 130/131 Arkansas Baptist College Choir

This course is an auditioned mixed chorus specializing in choral music literature of the common practice period and music of the 20th century; contemporary genres will include spirituals, gospel, folk, and popular music of diverse idioms and cultures. One credit hour.

*(MUS 230/231, 330/331, 430/431)

MUS 140/141 Men’s Chorale

This course is an auditioned ensemble for male voices specializing in standard literature for men; including spirituals, gospel and popular music repertoire. One credit hour.

*(MUS 240/241, 340/341, 440/441)

MUS 150/151 Women’s Ensemble

This course is an auditioned ensemble for female voices specializing in standard literature for women; including spirituals, gospel and popular music repertoire. One credit hour.

*(MUS 250/251, 350/351, 450/451)

MUS 050 The Community Chorus

This course is a non-auditioned mixed chorus consisting of both the greater Little Rock community and students of Arkansas Baptist College specializing in choral music literature of the common practice period and contemporary genres. One credit hour.

MUS 101 Fundamentals 1

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of music theory and practice designed to develop basic music literacy in reading and writing music such as elements of pitch and rhythmic notation, meter, scales, and key relationships. Two credit hours.

MUS 102 Fundamentals 2

This course is a continuation of the study of music fundamentals including intervallic relationships, scales and modes, keys, and an introduction to chord progressions and musical composition. Two credit hours.

MUS 103, 104 Ears Training I, II

This course provides sight singing and dictation drills and develops listening skills for melodic, rhythmic and harmonic recognition. One credit hour.

(MUS 103 fall semester/MUS 104-spring semester)

MUS 105 Theories I

Students enrolled in this course will explore the basic materials of tonal music with particular attention to the principles of harmonic analysis and voice leading. Three credit hours.

MUS 106 Theories II

Students enrolled in this course will explore the materials of tonal music emphasizing chorale style part-writing and harmonic analysis from the common practice period through 20^{th Century and chromaticism. Three credit hours.}

MUS 107 Music Appreciation

This course is an exploration of the relationship music as an art form has with society and culture. Students will become acquainted with the major composers and literature of the common practice period, 20th century, and popular genres through research, discussion, listening, and concert attendance. Three credit hours

MUS MUS 108 Class Voice I

This course will introduce students to the basic techniques of vocal production in singing such as, correct posture, breath control, tone production, and diction. One credit hour

MUS MUS 109 Class Voice II

Advance techniques of vocal production developing tone, range, resonance and stylistic artistry. One credit hour

MUS MUS 115, 116 Class Piano

No prior piano experience necessary. Fundamentals of piano; hand position, proper fingering, scales, melodic and rhythmic notation and the primary chords using two hands. Two credit hours each course (MUS 101 prerequisite to 115; MUS 115 prerequisite to MUS 116)

MUS MUS 117 Class Piano in Gospel Music
For persons who want to develop the ability to play basic, traditional gospel music. One credit hour (Student’s level will be evaluated by instructor.)

MUS MUS 118 Applied Music

Private instruction in voice, piano, and other music disciplines. One credit hour MUS 108, 109 or 115, 116 prerequisite to 118, or arrangements made through the Chair of the Division of Fine Arts.

Applied Vocal:

MUS 118V/119V, 218/219V, 318V/319V, and 418V/419V

Applied Woodwind:

MUS 118W/119W, 218W/219W, 318W/319W, 418W/419W

Applied Upper Brass:

118UB /119UB, 218UB /219UB, 318UB /319UB, 418UB /419UB

Applied Lower Brass:

118LB /119LB, 218LB /219LB, 318LB /319LB, 418LB /419LB

Applied Percussion:

118P /119P, 218P /219P, 318P /319P, 418P /419P

Applied Piano:

118K /119K, 218K /219K, 318K /319K, 418K /419K

 
MUS MUS 201 Introduction to Music Ministry

Introduction to basic aspects of organizing and implementing a comprehensive church music ministry. Students will become acquainted with research methods for students preparing for vocational service in that field. Three credit hours

MUS 202 Ministry of Music in the African American Church

A survey of the historical, traditional and contemporary music styles used in African American churches, and how to maintain a balance and blended music ministry. Attention is given to developing relationship/partnership between the pastor and minister of music. Advanced research resulting in the writing of a formal literary research paper with annotated bibliography will be required. Three credit hours

MUS 203 Basic Conducting

Study of the rudimentary, mechanical and expressive aspects of conducting gestures, with emphasis upon development of students’ individual skills. Two credit hours

MUS 110 Music History I

A survey of the historical developments and practices in Western European Music from Antiquity to the Renaissance practice periods. Three credit hours

MUS 122 Stage Band

A balanced comprehensive study of instrumental music performance specializing in band literature of the common practice period, music of the 20th century including Souza literature and jazz idioms. Two credit hours (MUS 222, 322, 422)

MUS 120/121 Arkansas Baptist College Band

A balanced comprehensive study of instrumental music performance, specializing in band literature of the common practice period, music of the 20th and 21st century including Souza literature and jazz idioms. Two credit hours (MUS 220/221, 320/321, 420/421)

MUS 111 Survey of African American Music

A historical survey of the development and contributions of African American music from slavery to the 21st Century. Through independent listening, research, and group projects, students will enhance their critical thinking skills and their ability to articulate and various points of view. Three credit hours

MUS 210 Music History II

A survey of the historical developments and practices in Western European Music from the Baroque through the Classical practice periods. Three credit hours

MUT 101 Introduction to Studio Techniques

This course exposes students to the principles and techniques of stereo and multi-track audio recording. Topics of instruction include basic audio terminology and concepts, use of microphones, multi-track recording, signal processing, and mix down techniques.  Two credit hours

MUT 102 Advance Studio Techniques

Continued study in the theory, techniques and practices of professional multi-track music recording, via classroom instruction, in-studio demonstration/hands-on experience and labs. Three credit hours

MUT 110 Music Business

Provides an overview of the music industry, its various prominent commercial and regulatory organizations, and its developmental history and future directions. Specific issues covered include record and music company operations, income generation and distribution models, and publishing technologies and trends.  Three credit hours

MUT 200 Artist Management

This course is an exploration of the basic concepts and responsibilities of a business manager, booking agent, legal representative, and others in planning, developing, and managing an artist’s career.  Attention will be given to best practices in personnel management and career maintenance.

MUT 210 Event Management and Promotions

This course is designed to introduce students to the management of all aspects of a planning a major event by applying project management tools, and teambuilding skills.  Working in groups, students will conceptualize, plan and managed a major event of the college or community organization.  Two credit hours

MUT 220 Entertainment Law, Copyright, and Publishing

This course is a survey of the various contract laws in the industry, citing legal cases and historical examples of important decisions affecting copyright and publishing practices.  Emphasis will be given to publishing rights in sound recording, film, television, and the internet. Two credit hours

MUT 230  Music Marketing & Merchandising

This course is designed to introduce students to the effective tools used to produce and market products in today’s entertainment industry.  Revisiting the many employment opportunities introduced in Music Business 101, students will focus  on business options, and deal-making principles.  Two credit hours

MUT 250  Music Business Internship

Music Business Internship is the culmination of the student’s training and an immersion into the music industry. Students need to get a broad experience into as many aspects of the host company as possible. A brief bi-weekly report is to be sent to the instructor listing work assignments and progress. A final evaluation will be filled out by the on-site supervisor and forwarded to the instructor. The Final report will be a written log of student’s daily experiences, and a typed summary of the overall experience. Three credit hours

 
 
Business Music Faculty

Henry L. Parker – Coordinator, (501) 492-0596, henry.parker@arkansasbaptist.edu

Emmanuel Scales – Director of Instrumental Music emmauel.scales@arkansasbaptist.edu