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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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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

THMU-2220 – WSHP-2060