MUCM 4225 Worship Song Writing and Arranging
Divided into two sections, this course focuses on an overview in the art of songwriting with an emphasis on biblical content for modern worship. Section 1 surveys the history and form of songwriting, including the formation of lyrical content and fundamentals of music composition and arrangement. Section 2 focuses these elements as students apply them in the creation and performance of an original work to be played and/or performed as a capstone project at the end of the semester. Intermittent creative writing portfolio or original works and ideas that can be used to help complete the final assignment and contribute to future creative works.