1979-1980 Academic Catalog

Cedarville College 332 Music History II - Baroque and Classical - W 5 hours A study of the music of Western Civilization traced from 1580 through the early works of Beethoven with special attention given to the major musical forms in vocal and instrumental music as demonstrated in the works of Monteverdi, Schutz, Lully, Corelli, Vivaldi, Rameau, J. S. Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, and Mozart. 333 Music History Ill - Romantic and Modem - Sp 5 hours A study of the music of Western Civilization traced from the time of Beethoven to the pres– ent. 334 Choral literature - W 4 hour11 A survey of choral music from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: MU 211-212- 213. (Alternate, even years) 335 Symphonic literature - W 4 hour11 A survey of orchestral music from the classic period to the present. Prerequisite: MU 311 or permission of the instructor. (Alternate, odd years) COURSES IN CHURCH MUSIC 253 Song leading - Sp 3 hour11 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. Recom- mended for all future pastors and church workers. (Alternate, odd years) 351 Phi1011ophy and Admini&tration of Church Music - W 5 hours A formulation of a personal church philosophy, and an introduction to the organization and activities which would provide for the total church music ministry. (Alternate, odd years) 353 Material11 and Methodis of Graded Choir11 - Sp 3 hour11 The establishment of the graded choir system in the local church, giving emphasis to methods and materials. Prerequisite: MU 351. (Alternate, odd years) 354 Hymnology - W 5 hour11 An historical survey of Christian hymnody; consideration of criteria for judging texts and tunes with an emphasis upon their practical use in the worship service. (Alternate, even years) 450 Choral literature laboratory - Sp 2 hours A reading laboratory for the purpose of surveying and evaluating choral literature for use in the church. (Alternate, odd years) 499 Church Music Internship -A, W, Sp, Su 2-15 hours Senior church music majors and minors who engage in church music activity in a local church may register for 2 to 15 hours credit. One member of the Department of Music will su– pervise the student's internship. The faculty of the Department of Music will determine the amount of credit hours that will be given for individual work experience. COURSES IN MUSIC EDUCATION 187 High-BraH Methods -A 2 hours A course in trumpet and trench horn which concentrates on pedagogical and performance techniques as well as historical background of the instruments. (Alternate, odd years) 188 low Brass Methods - A 2 hours A course in trombone, baritone and tuba concentrating on pedagogical and performance techniques as well as historical background of the instruments. (Alternate, even years) 191 Woodwind Methods - Single Reed -A 2 hours A course concentrating on the techniques involved in the performance of clarinet, saxo- phone and flute. Historical background included. (Alternate, odd years) 192 Woodwind Methods - Double Reed - A 2 hours The history and technical aspects of playing the oboe and bassoon. (Alternate, even years) 193 High String Methods - Sp 2 hours This course concentrates on violin and viola performance techniques including both tradi- tional and Suzuki methods. (Alternate, odd years)