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WORSHIP:

WA 111 Foundations of Worship
What is worship? This course lays the foundation for excellent leadership in worship by studying key passages in the Old and New Testaments. You will discover many core principles of worship including service, sacrifice, commitment, humility, etc.

WA 321 Leading Worship
Practical how-to experience of leading worship using your knowledge and abilities in music, theology, communication, media, etc.

WA 322 Songwriting for Worship
Delve into the creative process by writing and recording your own original songs using Pro Tools, Reason, and Finale software programs.

WA 350 & WA 450 Junior and Senior Worship Programs
Put your creativity into action by crafting unforgettable worship experiences with your friends.

WA 459 Worship Arts Practicum
An essential Worship Arts capstone experience for you in leading worship in a local church.

HARMONIC PRACTICES:

This five-course sequence will guide you from your current knowledge and understanding of music to a mastery of advanced music theory elements found within today’s music. Are you new to music? No problem. WA 112 Foundations of Music will help you lay a strong foundation by focusing on music essentials including notes, rests, keys, the musical staff, time signatures, chords, etc. Harmonic Practices I-IV will continue to dig deeper into music theory principles and provide practical application of your learning through original compositions in traditional and popular forms of music.

WA 112 Foundations of Music

WA 113 Harmonic Practices I

WA 215 Harmonic Practices II

WA 217 Harmonic Practices III

WA 319 Harmonic Practices IV

MUSICIANSHIP:

Develop excellent critical listening skills in this four-course sequence. Musicianship I introduces you to fundamental ear training strategies and Musicianship IV ends with your ability to write out the melodies and chords to your favorite songs. To hear music accurately is an essential skill for you as a musician to be able to practice intelligently, rehearse a band efficiently, and lead worship competently.

WA 114 Musicianship I

WA 216 Musicianship II

WA 218 Musicianship III

WA 320 Musicianship IV

MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY:

WA 323 Music Technology
Gain hands-on experience in multi-track sequencing, editing, mixing, auto-accompaniment, and score creation using Reason, Band-in-a-Box, and Finale software programs.

WA 324 Audio Production
Time to record, edit, mix, and master those once-in-a-lifetime performances using the industry-standard software, Pro Tools –Avid’s professional digital audio recording program.

WA 325 Video Production
Capture and edit your creative movie-making efforts using Pinnacle Studios Ultimate Collection –Avid’s professional-quality video editing program.