Contemporary Christian Music Minor (A)
Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. Psalm 33:3
The successful modern music ministry requires well-rounded musicians with a broad skill-set, no longer limited to basic performance ability. The Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) minor at Concordia University affords students the opportunity to hone the necessarily musical skills to thrive in a modern worship setting. With a performance emphasis in either piano or guitar and the inclusion of voice lessons, the CCM minor student will gain the necessary tools to be a leader in any context. Elective courses in this minor allow the student to tailor her experience to her individual needs, and participation in the CUAA Worship Arts Ensembles gives a practical, real-world outlet for creative expression and worship. The CCM minor does not lead to a rostered position in the LCMS.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MUS 080 | Concert/Recital Attendance (*) | 0 |
| MUS 208 | Worship Arts Ensemble (**) | 0 |
| MUS 240 | Music Theory I | 3 |
| MUS 246 | Aural Theory I | 1 |
| MUS 344 | Song Writing & Arranging | 3 |
| Music Elective - Select 6 credits | 6 | |
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Intro to Multimedia Production | ||
| Music Theory II | ||
| Aural Theory II | ||
| World Music | ||
| Students must choose Piano or Guitar as a performance emphasis | 6 | |
| Performance Emphasis (Piano) + | ||
| Applied Piano | ||
| Applied Voice | ||
| Performance Emphasis (Guitar) | ||
| Applied Guitar | ||
| Applied Voice | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
- *
Four semesters of participation are required.
- **
Three semesters of participation are required.