Local Church Music (Ladies)
The Local Church Music major places a strong emphasis on a prime music education for the purpose of serving the Lord through the music program of a local, New Testament church. Musicians are not only equipped with music theory and philosophy, but also the practical tools and experience needed to develop a high-quality music program.
The Music Department of Hyles-Anderson College offers instruction in a variety of subjects including music education, philosophy, music theory, conducting, composition, and orchestration. The music program offers private voice, piano, and instrumental lessons as well as larger ensembles and choirs so everyone can be involved. Small class sizes allow for greater teacher-student interaction and training.
While attending the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, students learn from pulpit preaching, invitations, baptismal services, funerals, weddings, business meetings, and much more. Each student studies the varied, successful ministries of the First Baptist Church and has the opportunity to be involved in these ministries, which include the following:
- Church planting
- Truck stop ministry
- Sunday schools
- Choirs
- Discipleship
- Orchestra
- Reformers Unanimous
- Deaf ministry
- Bus ministry
- Blind ministry
- Soul-winning visitation
- Jail ministry
- Spanish work
- Rest home ministry
- Youth work
- Developmentally challenged ministry
Newly Released!
Led by their instructor Miss Adri Ludwick, the students of the class Music Theory IV had the opportunity to compose and publish original piano arrangements in Praise Hymn, Praise Him Volume II. In addition, complimentary listening tracks are available here.
Our desire is that this project will serve as a valuable resource to local churches and to aspiring musicians across the nation.
To order your copy of Praise Hymn, Praise Him Volume II, please contact the college bookstore at 219.365.4031, ext. 1184.
Freshman
Old Testament Survey
This course is a foundational survey of the Old
Testament. The purpose, distinctives, characteristics, and broad outline of each book are presented to give a grasp of the entire Old Testament.
English
A student will be placed in an English class based on his English scores on the American College Test (ACT).
Personal Evangelism
This course provides an emphasis on the man, methods, message, and means of evangelism, and it includes a careful study of the Spirit-filled life of the soul winner as well as the work.
Discipleship
This course emphasizes the Biblical and practical principles of training believers to become spiritually mature.
Life Skills
A course covering a variety of topics including finances, study skills, health, critical-thinking skills, time management, life planning, and more.
Christian Womanhood I
A Bible-based course covering basic concepts and philosophies of women in Christian ministry. Biblical expectations and practical applications of key Scriptures pertaining primarily to women and the ministries in which they are involved are explored and discussed.
Electives (2 credits)
Speech
Basic principles of public speaking with a special emphasis on pulpit and platform techniques are taught.
New Testament Survey
This foundational survey of the New Testament covers the author, background, and purpose, as well as a broad outline of each book to give a grasp of the entire New Testament. Special emphasis is placed on the beginning, purpose, place, and instructions concerning the New Testament Church.
English
A student will be placed in an English class based on his English scores on the American College Test (ACT).
Personal Finance
This course, presented with a Biblical view of money and finances, trains students to handle financial matters, including the basics of setting up a family budget, dealing with credit, types of insurance coverage, and bank accounts.
21st-Century Missions
Christian Womanhood II
A Bible-based course covering advanced concepts and philosophies of women in Christian ministry. Behavior, thought processes, and relational dynamics in both personal and professional venues are highlighted in this course.
Bible electives (2 credits)
Choir or Orchestra
Sophomore
Philosophy of Education
This study places Christian education in its proper perspective with an emphasis upon its historical and philosophical developments. The course also emphasizes the philosophy behind the methods and goals of Christian education.
English
A student will be placed in an English class based on his English scores on the American College Test (ACT).
Choir or Orchestra
Music Theory I
This is the first part of a two-year progressive course of study designed to give an extensive knowledge of music theory with the church musician in mind. This class will cover major and minor scales, specific intervals, triads, complex time, as well as basic transposition, ear training and rhythmic dictation.
Private Study/Music Lab
Baptist Principles and Preachers
A course covering the foundational beliefs of Baptists and the leaders of fundamental, independent Baptists in America.
Women of the Bible
A study of various women in the Bible examining their faith, spirituality, strengths, weaknesses, values, qualities, ethics, and ultimate successes and/or failures in God’s prescribed role for their lives.
Systematic Theology I
A study of the Bible doctrines of the Trinity, the Church, Heaven, and Hell.
Music Theory II
This is the second part of a two-year progressive course of study in music. This class will cover chord analysis and recognition, triad inversions and figured bass, basic part writing and composition, ear training and rhythmic dictation.
Philosophy of Music
A course covering the discernment, influence, and balance of music. Rock music, the philosophy of replacement, and the Biblical purpose of music are discussed.
Choir or Orchestra
Voice Class
A basic course dealing with the study of the vocal instrument and the development of technique in the art of singing songs, hymns, and gospel songs.
Private Study/Music Lab
United States History I
The history of the United States from the pre-Columbian civilizations to 1877, studying the political, social, and economic developments of America.
Junior
Teaching Music in the Christian School
Basic course involving techniques used in teaching songs, rhythm, notation, instruments, and the appreciation of music along with organization of music materials, sources of music, and how to teach general music in the Christian school.
Music Program Administration
An emphasis on the administration of a church/school music program. This course includes the basics of preparation and production of a program or play, organizing special music, overview of PA system operation, and the development of the church/school music program.
Music Theory III
This is the third part of a two-year progressive course of study in music. This class will cover chord spacing, harmonic motion, advanced part writing, the basics of understanding and using music notation, chord analysis and recognition, triad inversions and figured bass, basic part writing and composition, ear training and rhythmic dictation.
Choir or Orchestra
Private Study/Music Lab
History of Music I
This course covers two broad spectrums of the history of music: first, a study of Western art music emphasizing the biographies of great composers, and secondly, the progression of the gospel song from Bible days to the early 20th century.
Instrumental Methods
This course provides a basic overview of the instruments in an orchestra, including strings, brass, woodwind, and percussion.
Local Church Music Project
In this class, students will have the opportunity to participate in the choir or orchestra of the First Baptist Church of Hammond. They will be required to attend one practice per week and perform in both the Sunday morning and Sunday evening services of the First Baptist Church as well as any conferences, concerts, or special programs. Those who do not attend the First Baptist Church of Hammond and those with other situations may apply to complete this requirement on campus.
Music Theory IV
This is the final part of a two-year progressive course of study in music. This class will cover transposing and arranging orchestration modulation, advanced part writing, choral arranging, counterpoint and the use of music notation software.
Choir or Orchestra
History of Music II
This continues the study of the history of music beginning at the classical period through modern day. This course focuses on the history of gospel music specifically.
Choral Directing
Basic beat patterns are coordinated with the specific demands of choral literature. Ear training and conducting exercises supplement instruction in manual technique. The study of choral performance includes warm-ups, physical preparation, posture, breath, tone, balance, diction, intonation, rhythm and more. Other topics include organization of choral groups, testing and classification of voices, the audition procedure, program building, arranging, score analysis and marking, and rehearsal techniques.
Private Study/Music Lab
Bible elective
Local Church Music Project
In this class, students will have the opportunity to participate in the choir or orchestra of the First Baptist Church of Hammond. They will be required to attend one practice per week and perform in both the Sunday morning and Sunday evening services of the First Baptist Church as well as any conferences, concerts, or special programs. Those who do not attend the First Baptist Church of Hammond and those with other situations may apply to complete this requirement on campus.
Music in the Bible
This class provides an in-depth study on how, when, where, and for what purpose music is used throughout the Bible.
Nursery and Child Care
The students gain practical, supervised experience in baby care, safety procedures, nursery organization, teaching the youngest of preschoolers, and being the face of Christianity to the general public by taking the online nursery course, by completing and using various projects as they help to lead groups of children, and by practicing their baby-care techniques in the nurseries of the First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana.
Senior
Private Study/Music Lab
Choir or Orchestra
Bible electives (4 credits)
Instruction in Gospel Hymn Playing
Designed for piano students who can play hymns as written but do not know how to fill in with chords and other additions. Some transposition and modulation will be done. Students must know chords and major scales.
Music electives (4 credits)
Electives (2 credits)
Choir or Orchestra
Teachers' Writing Seminar
A study of the mechanics of writing, giving practice in revision. The curriculum includes development of technique and style, punctuation and capitalization, and practice in writing letters, narrative writings, essays, and descriptive paragraphs.
Music Composition
This course provides training on how to write, arrange, and produce musical pieces. It will take the student from the concept phase through writing lyrics, composing music, music notation, and performing the composition.
Music electives (2 credits)
Private Study/Music Lab
Music in the Soul-Winning Church
A basic course on church music for the preacher, with the pastor and his congregation in mind. Instruction is given regarding music personnel, congregational singing, the pastor and the music program, and the purpose of music.
Electives (4 credits)
For more information, please consult the college catalog.
You may also contact the Academic Office at 219.365.4031, ext. 1210.
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