1980-1981 Academic Catalog

Music 91 334 Choral literature - W 4 hours A survey of choral music from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: MU 211-212- 213. (Alternate, even years) 335 Symphonic literature - W 4 hours 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 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. Recom- mended for all future pastors and church workers. (Alternate, odd years) 351 Philosophy and Administration 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. 353 Materials and Methods of Graded Choirs - Sp 3 hours 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 hours 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 5-16 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-Brass 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 Siring Methods - Sp 2 hours This course concentrates on violin and viola performance techniques including both tradi- tional and Suzuki methods. (Alternate, odd years) 194 Low String Methods - S 2 hours This course concentrates on the methods and techniques used in playing the cello and string bass. (Alternate, even years) 195 Percussion Methods - W 2 hours This course is designed to offer the student a concentration in snare drum techniques and also to introduce tympani and tuned percussion methods. (Alternate, odd years)