1983-1984 Academic Catalog

Professors: Charles L. Ellington, David L. Matson, Chairman Associate Professor: Lyle J. Anderson Assistant Professors: Charles R. Clevenger, Michael P. DiCuirci, Philip L. McClure, Charles M. Pagnard, Karl N. Stahl Adjunct Faculty: Advanced composition studies with a composer-in-resi– dence, together with private study with artist teachers, including some principals and members of both the Springfield (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as other professional instrumentalists and vocalists, provide direct exposure to and encouragement for the highest level of solo performance. The Music Department seeks to glorify God through the de– velopment of the whole man (spiritually, academically, artisti– cally, socially); to develop in the evangelical Christian a better ap– preciation and understanding of God's creation which includes al1 of the arts (musical, visual, literary, and dramatic); to provide a variety of musical experiences with emphasis on the study and performance of selected musical literature representative of a wide range of periods, styles, nationalities, forms, composers, and media; to help students to discover and develop aptitude and to encourage them in further study; to increase the students' un– derstanding of the art of music and its place in contemporary life. Auditions Applicants for the music programs will follow the standard ap– plication procedure for the college, but will be admitted to the audition. Auditions 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 spe– cial appointment. Audition requirements may be obtained by writing to the Department of Music. Musk Placement All students wishing to enroll in any of the various programs of– fered by the music department must take the Music Placement Examination to complete registration. This is administered during college week in the fall. Sophomore Review All majors must meet the requirements established by the de– partment for .sophomore-level performance proficiency in the re- cital area in order to continue in the music program. This review will be held at the end of the spring quarter of the sophomore year. Junior Oral Exam All majors will be required to meet before a committee com– prised 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. Piano Yrclt1c:1e1acy All majors and minors must meet the minimum proficiency standards for piano as established by the department. This profi– ciency is to be demonstrated no later than one quarter prior to the student's senior recital. Piano proficiency standards may be ob– tained by writing to the Department of Music. Recitals All majors are required to exhibit a level of performance which meets the requirements and standards of the department. This will be accomplished through a recital given during the individual's senior year. Scholarships Limited scholarships or work grants are often available to those needing financial aid. Requests for applications and information should be submitted to the Director of Financial Aid, Cedarville College. for a Major in Music. Fifty-eight quarter hours including: 51-100 Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 51-101, 51-111, 51-112, 51-113 Theory I, II, HI, IV . . . 12 51-110, 51-114, 51-115, 51-116 Aural Skills I, II, HI, IV . 7 51-212, 51-213 Theory V, VI . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 51-260 Conducting I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 51-331, 51-332, 51-333 Music History I, II, HI 12 51-362 Conducting II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 or 51-363 Conducting III ....................... 3 51-373 Vocal Methods (voice emphasis only) .......... 5 Ten hours of private instruction in the recital performance area and six hours of ensembles.