Bachelor of Arts in Music
Texas Baptist College
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Pursuing musical excellence and spiritual depth
Music studies with an additional emphasis on biblical and historical studies
Degree Highlights
- 123 hours
- Includes general studies, theological foundations, and musical education
The Bachelor of Arts in Music (BAM) is intended for students who desire music studies on a less intensive track with a greater emphasis on biblical and historical studies. The goal of the degree is to train each student to be a well-rounded musician who will be equipped with an appreciation of musical style and an understanding of music history, music theory, and theology.
All students in the School of Church Music and Worship are required to minister in the music program of a local church or organization during the time they are enrolled in their degree programs.
Scholarship Auditions
Auditions for our ministry-based ensembles, graduate assistantships, and scholarships occur yearly in the spring and fall months.
Degree Requirements
| COURSE TITLE | COURSE NUMBER | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Theory and Musicianship I | THY 1104 | 4 |
| Theory and Musicianship II | THY 1204 | 4 |
| Theory and Musicianship III | THY 2104 | 4 |
| Theory and Musicianship IV | THY 2204 | 4 |
| Music History I: Antiquity-Renaissance | MHS 2102 | 2 |
| Music History II: Baroque-Classical | MHS 2202 | 2 |
| Music History III: Nineteenth Century to Present | MHS 2302 | 2 |
| Biblical Foundations of Worship | WOR 1102 | 2 |
| Technology for Worship I | WOR 3232 | 2 |
| Conducting I | CON 3622 | 2 |
| Texas Baptist College Choir (first four semesters) | ENS 1008 | 2 |
| Southwestern Singers (second four semesters) | ENS 1028 | 2 |
| Piano Proficiency (students may need to complete Piano Foundations I-IV in preparation for PIA 1500) | PIA 1500 | 0 |
| Voice Proficiency (Students who do not pass the Voice Proficiency audition will take VOI 2402 and 2502 to satisfy the Voice Proficiency) | PIA 1500 | 0 |
| Performance Lab (eight semesters) | PFL 1100 | 0 |
| Applied Study - 8 semesters of Applied Study in voice, piano, or guitar (must enroll concurrently in Master Class) | ||
| Applied I (Voice, Piano, or Guitar) | VOI/PIA/GTR 1101 | 1 |
| Applied II (Voice, Piano, or Guitar) | VOI/PIA/GTR 1201 | 1 |
| Applied III (Voice, Piano, or Guitar) | VOI/PIA/GTR 2101 | 1 |
| Applied IV (Voice, Piano, or Guitar) | VOI/PIA/GTR 2201 | 1 |
| Sophomore Upper Level Exam | VOI/PIA/GTR 2000 | 0 |
| Applied V (Voice, Piano, or Guitar) | VOI/PIA/GTR 3101 | 1 |
| Applied VI (Voice, Piano, or Guitar) | VOI/PIA/GTR 3201 | 1 |
| Applied VII (Voice, Piano, or Guitar) | VOI/PIA/GTR 4101 | 1 |
| Applied VIII and Senior Recital (Voice, Piano, or Guitar) | VOI/PIA/GTR 4212 | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two courses: | 4 | |
| - Song Writing for Corporate Worship | COM 4232 | 2 |
| - Conducting II: Choral and Instrumental | CON 3652 | 2 |
| - Arranging and Orchestration | THY 4122 | 2 |
| - Voice Pedagogy | VOI 1902 | 2 |
| - Introduction to Congregational Worship Music | WOR 2102 | 2 |
| - The Ministry of Planning and Leading Worship | WOR 3102 | 2 |
| - Rehearsal Techniques for Vocal Ensembles | WOR 3112 | 2 |
| - Rehearsal Techniques for Worship Bands | WOR 3122 | 2 |
| - Culture, Philosophy, and Worship | WOR 3222 | 2 |
| - Technology for Worship II | WOR 3242 | 2 |
Total Hours
123
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