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THMU-2220 Music Theory IV
–Sp
3 hours
Critical study and analysis of the chromatic harmony and
formal structure of 19th-century music. Analytical study of 20th-
century compositional techniques, including impressionistic,
serial, neoclassical, and electronic practices: creative work in
contemporary styles.
THMU-2250 Contemporary Musicianship II
–Fa
2 hours
This course is designed to help students understand the
structure of contemporary music. The class will also continue to
develop written and aural musicianship studied in Contemporary
Musicianship I.
Prerequisites: THMU-1250 Contemporary
Musicianship I.
(Fee: $30)
THMU-2260 Contemporary Musicianship III
–Sp
2 hours
This course is designed to help students understand the
structure of contemporary music. The class will also continue to
develop written and aural musicianship studied in Contemporary
Musicianship II.
Prerequisites: THMU 2250 Contemporary
Musicianship II.
(Fee: $30)
THMU-2310 Aural Skills III
–Fa
2 hours
Intermediate aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing,
melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both
diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems by including
syncopated and irregular rhythmic patterns as well as four-voice
harmonic dictation, including more advanced chromatic language.
Prerequisite: THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. Corequisite: THMU-2210
Music Theory III.
THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV
–Sp
2 hours
Advanced aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing,
melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both
diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems. More advanced
melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation, including all tonal
language, as well as some extended chromatic possibilities and
introduction to the non-tonal tendencies of the 20th century.
Prerequisite: THMU-2310 Aural Skills III. Corequisite: THMU-2220
Music Theory IV.
THMU-3120 Jazz Theory and Improvisation I
–Fa
2 hours
This course will introduce students to basic concepts of jazz
theory and improvisation. Material will include harmonic structure
and appropriate scales choice for improvisation. Students will
learn to improvise over jazz standards.
Prerequisites: THMU-2210
Music Theory III,THMU-2310 Aural Skills III, and permission of
instructor
THMU-3130 Jazz Theory and Improvisation II
–Sp
2 hours
This course will introduce students to advanced concepts of
jazz theory and improvisation. Material will include harmonic
structure and appropriate scales choice for improvisation.
Students will further develop the ability to improvise over jazz
standards.
Prerequisites: THMU-2210 Music Theory III,THMU-
2310 Aural Skills III, and permission of instructor
THMU-4100 Counterpoint
–Sp
3 hours
A survey of polyphonic music from the 18th to the 21st centuries
including analysis and composition of species counterpoint
examples, canon, a fugal exposition, and a modern composition
project. Additional focus upon contrapuntal techniques utilized in
contemporary choral and orchestral music.
Prerequisite:
THMU-
2220 Music Theory IV or permission of instructor
. (odd years)
THMU-4110 Form and Analysis
–Sp
3 hours
Theoretical study of the structure of musical forms presented
by historical style period and corresponding analytical systems,
continuation in Weber’s traditional Roman numeral analysis,
and introduction to Hindemith and Hanson’s extended tonality
techniques and 20th century methods, including atonal/serial
designs of Schoenberg, Perle, and Forte.
Prerequisites: THMU-
2220 Music Theory IV; THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV.
(even years)
THMU-4130 Orchestration
–Fa
2 hours
Designed to develop skills in scoring music for various
instrumental groups.
Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV.
(Fee: $30) (odd years)
THMU-4140 Choral Arranging
–Fa
2 hours
Study of arranging for the choral medium. Includes principles
of arranging for children, youth, and adult choirs. Special attention
given to arranging for large and small choral ensembles with a
variety of forms of accompaniment.
Prerequisite: THMU-2220
Music Theory IV or permission of instructor.
(Fee: $30) (even
years)
THMU-4990
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Theory/Composition
Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music
theory or composition for individual students who demonstrate
special interests and ability. Repeatable up to three credits.
Music Technology (TYMU)
TYMU-1251 Music Technology I
–Sp
3 hours
This course is a survey of music technology tools and
techniques including an introduction to the digital audio
workstation, digital audio editing, MIDI editing and programming,
and virtual instruments.
Prerequisites: THMU-1010 Introduction
to Music Theory and Aural Skills or successful completion of the
Music Theory Entrance Exam; or permission of the instructor.
(Fee:
$45) (even years)
TYMU-2250 Music Technology II
–Fa
3 hours
This course focuses on laptop recording and editing,
giving students skills necessary to record and mix their own
arrangements and compositions. Students will use a guerrilla
recording approach to create singles and albums.
Prerequisites:
TYMU-1251 Music Technology I; or permission of the instructor.
(Fee: $45) (even years)
TYMU-2251 Music Technology III
–Sp
3 hours
This course focuses on a variety of synthesis techniques
using Logic Pro’s various synthesizers as well as the software
synthesizer, Omnisphere. Additionally, this course will introduce
students to live performance applications with Mainstage.
Prerequisites: TYMU-2250 Music Technology II; or permission of
the instructor.
(Fee: $45) (even years)
TYMU-3250 Music Technology IV
–Fa
3 hours
This course focuses on film-scoring techniques using live
instruments and electronics. Students will create music for a
variety of media including film, websites, and radio.
Prerequisites:
TYMU-2251 Music Technology III; or permission of the instructor.
(Fee: $45) (odd years)
Worship (WSHP)
WSHP-1010 Introduction to Worship Ministry
–Fa
1 hour
This course is designed to be an introductory course to the field
of worship ministry. It will provide the student with an examination
of current practices in worship ministry, an overview of the worship
degree at Cedarville, the character of a worshipper, the role of a
worship leader, and career opportunities.
WSHP-1020 Introduction to Worship Technology
–Sp
2 hours
This course is designed to be an introductory course to the
field of worship technology. It will explore the basic technologies
and concepts that are needed in worship ministry today, including
audio, graphics, video, copyright, and ministry team building. (Fee:
$50)
WSHP-2060 Music and the Arts in Worship
–Fa
3 hours
An introduction to and overview of the philosophy and history
of church music ministry in the evangelical tradition, including
the biblical foundation of worship and music, the philosophical
foundations for various worship approaches, the application of
biblical principles to past and present traditions, and biblical,
cultural, and practical principles for worship and praise ministries.
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Course Descriptions
THMU-2220 – WSHP-2060