MUSM 5286 - Music in the Church : The Larger Volunteer Choir; Hymnody in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Institution:

University of North Texas

Subject:

Music, Sacred Music

Description:

5286. Music in the Church : The Larger Volunteer Choir; Hymnody in the 20th and 21st Centuries. 3 hours. A survey of church music, chronologically exploring the influence of Eastern Music, African music, North American church music and music in 20th century America, including aural and printed examples with repertoire lists. How to choose practically choral music with repertoire lists aimed at finding quality music, easy to moderate difficulty, appropriate for the volunteer singers : liturgically, musically, denominationally. The mechanics of an efficient choral rehearsal; planning using the liturgical year and lectionary; preparing a budget; survey of resources for music and equipment; introduction to music writing software.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unt.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 565-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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