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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY MUSC 396_001 – Junior Artist or Worship Program (1 Credit Hours) Spring Semester 2017 Mr. Paul H. Randlett [email protected] Office: SOM 276 Phone: (434) 582-2281 I.

Course Description A faculty-supervised 20-30 minute program devoted to the presentation of literature representative of contemporary Christian, worship and praise, gospel song, or hymn-style music. The student must demonstrate ability to organize a program using a variety of media, Scripture, drama, lighting, video, band and praise team. The student’s final worship/artist program must be approved by Faculty Committee.

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Rationale The junior artist or worship program is designed to assess the student’s assimilation of performance and leadership skills appropriate for the Christian artist/musician and/or congregational worship leader within a group context. It is the student’s responsibility to coordinate all aspects of a well-planned and executed worship event.

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Prerequisite statement Approval of the student’s primary applied faculty instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to make up any prerequisite deficiencies, as stated in the Liberty University Catalog, which would prevent the successful completion of this course.

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Materials List The student will work from a preapproved pool of song charts located on Blackboard.

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Learning Outcomes When completing this course, the student should be able to: 1) Demonstrate competent skills in the preparation and memorization of rhythm charts, both instrumentally and vocally. 2) Prepare a worship team for performance through effective rehearsal leadership. 3) Demonstrate strong group cohesion (blend and dynamics) throughout both the program and the individual songs. 4) Work with other students in the group setting to craft a worship program which exhibits a well-balanced musical flow utilizing principles of song pacing and style, use of Scripture, comments, musical underscore, and other creative transitional elements. 5) Engage the congregation in effective worship leading (Platform Presence, Eye Contact, Vocal/Instrumental Confidence). 6) Demonstrate appropriate confidence, authority, and energy for the context of each song. 7) Effectively incorporate creative visual and/or dramatic components.

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Assignments/Requirements a. Mandatory Meeting: Each student is required to attend the mandatory MUSC 396/496 outlining the specific requirements for the program. (Tuesday, January 17 @ 5:15 PM in SOM 212) b. Rehearsal Attendance: Students must attend five (5) rehearsals prior to their group hearing. It is expected that rehearsals will be coordinated among the members of the group such that all members may attend each rehearsal. (Individual students may be required to alter their work/social schedule in order to attend.) Students who miss a rehearsal may request an excused absence from the course instructor. Only under extraordinary circumstances (Death in the family, documented illness) will a student be granted an excused absence. Five rehearsals are the minimum required to successfully execute the MUSC 396 worship program. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as necessary. c. Rehearsal Journals: Five (5) journal logs must be submitted via Blackboard throughout the semester. The journal should include: a. Names of those in attendance b. Rehearsal date c. Start and end times d. Brief description of the rehearsal (songs rehearsed, who led, what was emphasized…) e. The student’s contribution (as a leader) to the rehearsal f. **Due when you present your program.** d. Song Transition/Evaluation Paper: This is a 1-2 page paper outlining the primary theme, key, and musical style (driving, ballad, fast, medium, slow…) of three songs (the song prior to the student’s, the student’s, and the song following the student’s) along with a description of the transitions before and after the student’s song. Special attention must be given to explaining how the student’s song choice fits within the theme of the program, its placement within the program, and an evaluation of the choice of transitions around the student’s chosen song. (Use Turabian formatting) **Due when you present your hearing** e. Hearing/Program Guidelines: A group may only complete the program if they have passed their hearing. The hearing must exhibit thorough preparation and be “program ready” with the exception of minor adjustments as suggested by the three-person adjudication committee.

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Hearing/Program Date: Each group must choose a hearing and program date which works for all team members from the available dates as indicated through the Sharepoint link located in the Course Content folder on Blackboard. Groups will be assigned dates based on a first come, first served basis. Once scheduled, the hearing and program dates will not be changed. Program Theme: Each group will choose a theme for their program. Examples: The Sacrifice of Christ, The Attributes of God, Surrender to Christ… Song Selection: Students must choose a song from the preapproved pool located on Blackboard. Each song should relate to the overall theme of the program. It is advisable for students to collaborate in choosing songs in order to craft a strong musical flow to the program. Student Leadership: It is the student’s responsibility to provide musical/creative leadership to their chosen song in preparation for the program. Technical Request: Groups must submit the technical request form found in the Course Content folder on Blackboard outlining all of the technical needs for the hearing/program. In addition, a detailed technical run sheet must be provided to the audio technician for use during the hearing and program. Graphic Presentation: Each group must prepare a PowerPoint (ProPresenter…) presentation of song lyrics, Scripture readings, and videos (if utilized) for use during the hearing and program. Students are expected to apply principles of strong (creative, accurate) presentation design.

VII. Grading Policies Value of Each Assessment Element: Mandatory Meeting Rehearsal Attendance (50 pts. Each) Rehearsal Journals (30 pts. Each) Song/Transition Evaluation Paper Final Program

50 Pts. 250 Pts. 150 Pts. 100 Pts. 450 Pts. Total:

1000 Pts.

Grading Scale: A = 900-1000; B = 800-899; C = 700-799; D = 600-699; F = Below 600 Policies Regarding Homework Assignments: a. All work must be completed and handed in at the beginning of class on the due date. b. Each assignment must be completed in pencil and multiple pages stapled together. c. Late assignments will be accepted within one week of the due date (20% penalty). d. If a student knows in advance that he/she will miss class, he/she must work out with the instructor when the assigned work may be turned in. Policy for Students Who are Involved in School Activities: Please see information on Excused/Unexcused Absences under VIII. Attendance Policies VIII.

Attendance Policies For the good of the Liberty University student body, a consistent attendance policy is needed so that all students in all majors will understand the expectations of faculty in all their courses. In general, regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected of all students. At times, students will miss classes. Students will be permitted elective absences per the policy below. University-approved absences will not count towards these absences. •

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Students who are late for class 10 minutes or less are considered tardy but present for the class. If a student misses in-class work due to tardiness, the faculty member may choose not to allow the student to make up this work. Three class tardies will be counted as one absence. Students who are more than 10 minutes late for class are considered absent. Questions regarding elective absences must be addressed by the student with the professor within one week of returning to class. In cases where this is not possible, the student must notify the Professor in writing of the circumstances impacting his or her absence. The student may appeal the Professor's decision in writing to the respective Chair within one week. Final appeals may be made to the Dean in writing within one week of the Chair's decision and the Dean's decision is final. When circumstances result in excessive absences (e.g., serious medical illness, family crisis), upon return to campus the student shall communicate in writing with the Registrar's Office ([email protected]) and provide an explanation of his or her situation with appropriate documentation. The Registrar will consult with the faculty member before making the final decision and will notify, in writing, the student and the faculty member.

Student Elective Absences (While the University believes that consistent attendance in all classes is the largest contributor to students earning good grades, the University Attendance Policy allows students in upper-level classes the opportunity to make their own decisions concerning attendance)

It is the student's responsibility to ensure they are present for required classes and turn work in when it is due. Students must be present for all group rehearsals (TBD), the group hearing, and the group program. Failure to attend the hearing or program will result in failure for the semester. IX. Other Policies Dress Code Students are expected to come to class dressed in a manner consistent with The Liberty Way. Honor Code We, the students, faculty, and staff of Liberty University, have a responsibility to uphold the moral and ethical standards of this institution and personally confront those who do not. Academic Misconduct Academic misconduct includes: academic dishonesty, plagiarism, and falsification. See The Liberty Way for specific definitions, penalties, and processes for reporting. Disability Statement Students with a documented disability may contact the Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) in Green Hall 2668 to make arrangements for academic accommodations. For all disability testing accommodation requests (i.e. quieter environment, extended time, oral testing, etc.) the Testing Center (Green Hall 2700) is the officially designated place for all tests administered outside of the regular classroom. DROP/ADD POLICY A Fall/Spring course may be dropped without a grade, tuition, and fee charges within the first five days of the semester. From the sixth day until the end of the tenth week, a Fall/Spring course may be withdrawn with a grade of W or WF Classroom Policies The inappropriate use of technology, such as cell phones, iPods, laptops, calculators, etc. in the classroom is not tolerated. Other disruptive behavior in the classroom is not tolerated. Students who engage in such misconduct will be subject the penalties and processes as written in the Liberty Way. X.

Calendar for the Fall 2016 Term (Due to the nature of the course, the schedule varies greatly between groups. Each group prepares their own schedule throughout the semester.)

SCHOOL OF MUSIC REQUIRED EVENTS ***The following events are required for all School of Music students and do not apply to meet your concert attendance requirements.***

Night of Worship Rehearsal Schedule

Spring 2017

Tuesday, February 21 ~ 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Rehearsal, MUSIC 050 Tuesday, February 28 ~ 8:45 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Rehearsal, MUSIC 050 Tuesday, March 21 ~ 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Rehearsal, MUSIC 050 Saturday, March 25 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Rehearsal, MUSIC 050 Tuesday, March 28 ~ 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Rehearsal, MUSIC 050 Thursday, March 30 ~ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal, TRBC Main Sanctuary Saturday, April 01 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dress Rehearsal, TRBC Main Sanctuary Sunday, April 02 ~ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Night of Worship

SCHOOL OF MUSIC HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS ***The following events (excepting Convocations) do apply to meet your concert attendance requirements.*** School of Music Convocations Monday, September 5 at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Fall 2016

Signature Artist Concert Series Fall 2016 Tuesday, September 20 at 7:30pm Dwight Spencer Trio Christian Artist Concert Series Fall 2016 Tuesday, October 11 at 7:30pm Norm Stockton, bass

Spring 2017

Spring 2017 Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30pm Luvada Harrison, soprano Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm Bogdan Ota, singer

Faculty Concert Series Fall 2016 Tuesday, September 27 at 7:30pm Thursday, October 13 at 7:30pm

Spring 2017 Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 pm Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30pm

Sunday Afternoon Faculty Concerts Fall 2016 Sunday, September 11 at 4:00 pm

Spring 2017 Sunday, January 29 at 4:00 pm

Sunday, September 18 at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 2 at 4:00 pm Sunday, October 16 at 4:00 pm

Sunday, February 5 at 4:00 pm Sunday, February 19 at 4:00 pm Sunday, March 5 at 4:00 pm...