1949-1950 Academic Catalog

102 Music Appreciation H A more advanced study of various types of music and their connection with modern life as shown in dance music, ceremonial music, religious music, and anhistorical study of form as developed into the modern concerto, chamber music, and impressionism and expressionism. Listening tests continued. Two hours credit. 103 History of Music Abroad survey of the background of music tracing trends and develop­ ments from earliest time down to the present along with the composers and musicians who influenced specific periods and their contribution to art, religion and government. Library references are used. Two hours credit. 105 Music Theory I Rudiments, sight singing, ear training dictation. Intervals, scales, triads, cadences, dominant seventh in simple harmony. Keyboard work from figured basses and given soprano. Two hours credit. 106 Music Theory II Dictation, sight singing, ear training continued. Harmony continued using diminished sevenths and secondary sevenths and their immersions. Advanced keyboard work. Two hours credit. 107 Music Theory HI Writing music from ear, singing at sight difficult melodies in special rhythms. Harmony continued using chord of the ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, altered and augmented chords. Modulation, suspension, appogiatura, pedal point. Harmonizing chants and chorales. Playing from figured basses and given sopranos. Two hours credit. 108 Music Theory IV Harmony analysis of classical works from simple song form three sonata form, the fugue, the suite, overture and chamber music. Study of the in­ struments of the orchestra. Arranging for string choir, woodwind choir, and entire symphony. Study of master scores as to form and techniques. Two hours credit. 110-111 Piano The study of the piano is the natural foundation for a thorough musical culture. Scales, studies, and pieces will be required and faithfulness in practicing as well as steady progress fromwhatever level the student begins will be considered before credit is granted. One 45-minute lesson per week. One-half hour credit. 120-121 Voice A good singing voice is gained by developing smooth resonant tones, con­ trol of breath, rhythm, phrasing, and diction. A textbook is studied and in the lesson vocalises and pieces of standard repertoire are required. No credit is given without faithful practice and steady progress in the knowledge and use of the natural voice. Beginners are accepted in classes. One 45-minute lesson per week. One-half hour credit. (All four years) 130-131 Organ Pipe organ or Hammond organ lessons will be given to those presenting a prerequisite of at least three years of piano study. Pedal studies, scales, 42