COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Band and orchestral instruments, their ranges, technical and sonorous advantages and limitations, transpositions and place in the score. Applicable readings, including copyright laws. Extensive practice in arranging techniques. Pre-requisite: MU 112.3.

Private or semi-private instruction is given to each student to develop proper piano technique, practice procedures, and musicality for the performing of classical compositions, gospel song and hymn arrangements; and to learn the basic fundamentals of congregational hymn playing. Private Lesson fee required.

Private or semi-private instruction is given to each student to develop proper piano technique, practice procedures, and musicality for the performing of classical compositions, gospel song and hymn arrangements; and to learn the basic fundamentals of congregational hymn playing. Private Lesson fee required.

Private instruction is given to each student in developing a proper and dependable technique. The student can apply this in the singing of the basic art song and sacred art song literature, as well as applicable literature from oratorio. The ministry of the gospel-song solo is also an important part of this instruction. Private Lesson fee required.

Private instruction is given to each student in developing a proper and dependable technique. The student can apply this in the singing of the basic art song and sacred art song literature, as well as applicable literature from oratorio. The ministry of the gospel-song solo is also an important part of this instruction. Private Lesson fee required.

Private instruction is given to each student in developing proper techniques and in studying and performing some of the traditional classic literature of the masters, with an ongoing emphasis upon the gospel song/hymn arrangement as a solo ministry for the local church. Not for beginners. Private Lesson fee required.

Private instruction is given to each student in developing proper techniques and in studying and performing some of the traditional classic literature of the masters, with an ongoing emphasis upon the gospel song/hymn arrangement as a solo ministry for the local church. Not for beginners. Private Lesson fee required.

A study of the development of an individual style that encourages enthusiasm and strong singing from the congregation, the study of traditional conducting patterns, the choosing of hymns and gospel songs for evangelistic services, handling of special techniques, and platform etiquette. A study of the philosophy, organization, leadership, and resources for using music in the ministry of the local church. Emphasis on criteria for leadership, congregational singing, copyright law, service planning, vocal and instrumental music (solo/ensemble), keyboard instruments, recruitment, and music library organization.

The Gospel is clearly defined, and methods of personally winning souls to Christ, baptizing them, and discipling them in the local church are taught.

The Preacher and His Ministry course is designed to deal with contemporary issues, ministerial ethics, practical problems in the ministry, and positive steps in building sound, fundamental Baptist churches. The various gifts mentioned in Ephesians 4 are emphasized, with a strong admonition to utilize those gifts in a local New Testament church. Two Preacher and His Ministry courses are taught each year on a four-year cycle. Therefore, a student will not necessarily take them in numerical order. Every male student is required to take the particular Preacher and His Ministry course offered each semester he is enrolled in Ambassador Baptist College.