1947-1948 Academic Catalog

42 DESCRIPTION OF COURSES placed upon the development of the ability to apply Euclidian meth– ods to the solution of problems concerning plane figures. Elective. Prerequisite, Mathematics 5-6. Three hours a week, one semester. 12. Theory of Equations Imaginary numbers, methods of solving higher degree equations, determinants, and other related topics. Elective. Prerequisite, Math– ematics 8. Three hours a week, one semester. ' DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor Creswell The Music Department aims to present superior facilities for the study of theoretical and applied music. Courses are offered to those who wish to specialize in music as a part of a liberal education; or to those who wish to become proficient in any kind of music, such as a pianist, singer, or organist. Recitals and concerts will be given through the year by students to develop their poise and efficiency in performance. The music faculty will also assist in artistic performances. Recitals are held in the college chapel using the Steinway grand piano. Organ recitals can be given in the various churches. The music studio is situated in the Library building where les– sons are given. Several practice rooms are available to students. Or– gan practice arrangements must be made by the student. Music as an elective toward an A.B. or B.S. degree may count up to 15 semester hours and may be either theoretical or applied, or both. .A diploma in music can be earned by a superior music student who completes three years in piano, organ or voice; the music theory courses offered in the department; prepares, completes and presents at least two recitals; four semesters of regular college work. 1. Music Appreciation I Orientation into the general field of music by learning to listen to National Music, the History of Music and the pre-dominant com– posers, the instruments of the orchestra and the opera and oratorio, listening tests on radio and victrola. Two hours. 2. Music Appreciation 11 A more advanced study of various types of music and their con– nection with modern life as shown in dance music, ceremonial music, religious music and an historical study of form as developed into the modern concerto, chamber music, and impressionism and expression– ism. Listening tests continued. Two hours. 3. , H !story of Music A broad survey of the background of music tracing trends and developments from earliest time down to the present, along with the composers and musicians who influenced specific periods and their