1976-1977 Academic Catalog

MUSI Professor: Charles L. Ellington, Robert C. Monroe Associate Professors: David L. Matson, Chairman Music 65 Assistant Professors: Lyle J. Anderson, Dean A. l<ool, Jack R. Payne Instructor: Philip L. McClure Purposes This department seeks to glorify God through the development of the whole man, (spiritually, academically, artistically, socially); to develop in the evangelical Chris– tian a better appreciation and understanding of God's creation which most definitely includes all of the arts (musical, visual, literary and dramatic); to provide a variety of musical experiences with emphasis on the study and performance of selected musi– cal literature representative of a wide range of periods, styles, nationality, forms, com– posers and media; to help students to discover and develop aptitude and to encourage them in further study; to increase the students understanding of the art of music and its place in contemporary life. General Requirements Applicants for the music programs wi 11 fol low the standard application procedure for the college, but will be admitted to the music programs only by audition. Audi– tions may be made by tape and submitted to the music department, preferably in the spring, or personal auditions may be held on the campus by special appointment. All students wishing to enroll in any of the various programs offered by the music department must take the Music Placement Abstract to complete registration. All majors must meet the requirements established by the department for Sopho– more level performance proficiency in the recital area in order to continue in the music program. This review will be held at the end of the spring quarter of the Sopho– more year. All majors will be required to meet before a committee comprised of music faculty members during the spring quarter of the Junior year. This junior seminar will require the individual to exhibit satisfactory knowledge of content within his discipline. All majors and minors must meet the proficiency standards for piano as established by the department. This proficiency is to be exhibited prior to the student's senior recital.(*) All majors are required to exhibit a performance level which meets the require– ments and standards of the department. This will be accomplished through a reci– tal given during the individual's Senior year. Scholarships Limited scholarships or work grants are available for those needing financial aid. Requests for applications and information should be submitted to the Director of Financial Aid, Cedarville College. Bachelor of Arts Program Requirements for a Major in Music. A minimum of forty-six quarter hours of core courses, twelve hours in an elected area, completion of general education require– ments and prescribed hours of electives. (*)Piano proficiency standards may be obtained by writing to the Department of Music.