1975-1976 Academic Catalog

Music 85 COURSES IN CHURCH MUSIC 253 Song Leading - Sp 3 hours An elementary course in the mechanics of conducting hymns, a study of the duties of a song leader in organizing a service, and an evaluation of Protestant church music. Recommended for all future pastors and church workers. Prerequisite: MU 100 or a passing grade on the Music Proficiency Abstract. (Alternate, odd years) 256 Hymnology - Sp 3 hours An historical survey of Christian hymnody; consideration of criteria for judging texts and tunes with regard to artistic quality and worship suitability. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor (Alternate, even years) 352 Organization and Administration of Church Music - W 3 hours Problems and practices of church music directors, and the organization of church music activities including the graded church choir program. Recommended for all future pastors and church workers. Prerequisite: MU 100 or a passing grade on the Music Proficiency Abstract or permission of instructor (Alternate, even years) COURSES IN MUSIC EDUCATION 187 Brass Methods - A 2 hours Trumpet concentration, also trench horn, trombone, and tuba methods. (Alternate, odd years) 191 Woodwind Methods -- A 2 hours Clarinet concentration, also flute, oboe, and bassoon methods. 193 String Methods - Sp Violin concentration and viola, cello, and bass methods. 194 Percussion Methods - A (Alternate, even years) 2 hours (Alternate, odd years) 2 hours Snare drum concentration, also tympani and tuned percussion methods. (Alternate, even years) 370 Music for Elementary Teachers - A, W, Sp, Su 4 hours Music literature and teaching aids for children, including basic music theory, develop– ment of skills on keyboard and classroom instruments and voice; music in the curriculum; teaching musical concepts. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program 372 Music for Secondary Teachers W 4 hours The history of and basis for music in the secondary curriculum; administration of the music program; methods of teaching music in large and small groups; sources of materials for instruction. Prerequiste: MU 370 373 Vocal Methods - W 5 hours Philosophy, objectives and techniques of the choral prog;·am in the elementary and secondary schools with emphasis on vocal production, rehearsal procedures, repertoire, rote techniques, organization, etc. Prerequisite: One year of Applied Voice 374 The General Music Teacher - A 4 hours Philosophy, learning processes, organizational problems, and practical experience in coordinating and teaching general music throughout the school system, with emphasis on Junior High. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor (Alternate, odd years) 377 The Instrumental Teacher - A 5 hours Philosophy, learning, processes, organizational problems, and practical experience in instrumental teaching throughout the school system. Prerequisite: Permission of the in– structor (Alternate, even years) MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC COURSES 260 Beginning Conducting - A 3 hours The basic technique of the baton; fundamentals of score reading; conducting patterns applied to elements of interpretation, tone, balance and diction. Prerequisite: Satisfactory performance on music placement abstract or MU 100 (Alternate, odd years)