Music Technology
Minor in Music (with an emphasis in music technology)
A music minor with an emphasis in music technology could be combined with a major in communication or business to uniquely prepare you for a career in the music industry. Our program has been carefully designed to ensure you gain professional training with state-of-the-art equipment while you build strong musical skills and prepare to pursue your life calling.
The Evangel University Department of Music is vitally interested in the spiritual, academic, social and aesthetic development of every student. The purpose of the department is to provide an excellent musical education that is thoroughly integrated with the university’s emphasis on the development of strong Christian character. Within this framework, students are required to grapple with new intellectual, musical, aesthetic, social, ethical and technological challenges.
The Department of Music’s objectives are:
- To bring a breadth of stimulating intellectual experiences in music that will challenge each student to become a thinking and disciplined person responsive and sensitive to the needs of society.
- To encourage the search for the good and the beauty in music through formal study and consistent exposure to a variety of fine aesthetic experiences.
- To acquaint students with the physical properties of sound, the theoretical aspects of music found in nature, and the compositional procedures developed from universal natural principles.
These objectives are realized by means of a well-established music curriculum, a highly trained music faculty, and many varied performance opportunities.
The Department of Music is a member of the National Association of Schools of Music and the Missouri Association of Departments and Schools of Music. Courses and degree plans are designed to satisfy requirements of these accrediting agencies.
Each of Evangel's academic programs is made up of a set of core curriculum, program requirements and electives. The courses listed below are just a small sample of courses that might be taken as a part of this specific program.
| Introduction to Music Technology | Assists music students in becoming better acquainted with the broad range of interrelated use of instructional technology and media materials as well as techniques associated with these items. Emphasis on the practical problems of choosing, using, and inventing instructional materials. |
| Music Theory I & II | The elements of music, including scales and keys, intervals and chords, and rhythmic and pitch aspects of music notation, along with introductory experiences at the keyboard and in sight singing. |
| Worship Leadership | Contemporary issues in Pentecostal worship in the context of biblical-theological foundations, historical development in the Christian tradition, and expression in the local church. A hands-on practical approach includes working with worship teams, instrumental accompaniments, worship literature, and multimedia |
| Basic Conducting | Fundamental techniques of the baton, basic choral and instrumental technique, and practical work in rehearsal situations. |
| Performing Ensembles | The Music Department offers an array of relevant and inspiring musical experiences for students. Our ensembles serve to sharpen musical skills, satisfy creative impulses, and provide valuable performing experience. |
Evangel University's world-class faculty is made up of caring, Christian professionals who are distinguished in their fields and dedicated to the development of tomorrow's Christian leaders.
Jason Salazar: Assistant professor of music and Stained Glass Story director
Jason Salazar, assistant professor of music, has been a member of the music faculty at Evangel since 2007. Along with teaching a variety of music courses, he directs Evangel’s touring worship band, “Stained Glass Story.” Salazar graduated from Evangel in 1998. He then served as minister of music at churches in California and Texas. In [...]
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Dr. Michael Kolstad: Music Department chairperson
Dr. Michael Kolstad is chairman of the Music Department and professor of low brass at Evangel University. A 1988 graduate of Evangel, Kolstad earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in trombone performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. During his tenure at Evangel, he has made significant contributions in the music field, not [...]
read moreNOTE: A minor is a secondary field of interest that is meant to complement your academic major. While your major is chosen for your intended career choice, your minor may be something you pursue for your personal interest or to augment your major.
- Music Software Development
- Electronic Musical Instrument Engineering
- Recording Engineering
- Record Production
- Film Music Orchestration and Editing
No special requirements for this program.
General Undergraduate Requirements
The following are general requirements for all students beginning an undergraduate program at Evangel. For more information visit Undergraduate Admissions Requirements.
| Faith | As a boldly Christian university, all of our students have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. |
| Diploma | Graduation from high school, or having the equivalent of a high school diploma such as the General Education Development (GED) examination. |
| Core Subjects | A minimum of a 2.0 GPA in core college prep classes (English, math, social sciences and science with a lab) |
| Grade Average | A "C" average. However, in some cases, a student with a weak academic record may be considered. To remain at Evangel, however, the student must meet scholastic requirements. |
| Standardized Tests | >Entering freshmen should take the ACT or SAT test. The codes for Evangel are as follows: SAT: 6198. ACT: 2296. |
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