1985-1986 Academic Catalog

51-100 Orientation-A hour A basic introduction to the department of music, its philosophy, pro– gr~ms, and procedures. Required of all freshman music majors and mmors. 51-103 -A, W, Sp 0 Credit is received by music majors and minors who attend the required number of artist series programs, general recitals, senior recitals, and faculty recitals each 51-140 to -A, W, Sp, Su 5 hours Consideration of the relationship of music, art, and literature to the do– minant cultural, religious, and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. 51-200 The Christian -Sp 3 hours A study of worship as the Old and New Testaments with primary emphasis upon individual and corporate worship in the contem– porary fundamental church. 51-305 - Sp 3 hours An intensive a master-class environment, of vocal and instru- mental literature, accompanying skills, and piano duets. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (Alternate, odd years) 51-366 Pedagogy - Sp 3 hours Pedagogy in piano, organ, or other major instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (Alternate, even years) 51-400 Music Seminar-A, W, Sp 2-5 hours For music majors. Some typical topics: 16th century counterpoint, choral arranging, band arranging, performance practices. Others as in– terest demands. Prerequisite: Permission of the Music Department. 51-410 Independent Study Music-A, W, Sp hours Registration may be repeated. Prerequisite: Permission of the Music Department. A. Theory and Composition D. Music Education B. History and Literature E. Applied Music C. Church Music 51-490 Senior Recital-A, W, Sp O hours A senior recital is required of all music majors as partial fulfillment of degree requirements. The date for the recital and the repertoire will be de– termined by the performance instructor. A recital fee of $50 is charged the quarter the recital is to be performed. 51-201 Preliminary Student Involvement-A, W, Sp, Su O hours Each student arranges five full, consecutive days in a fundamental Baptist church during which he observes and participates in music ac– tivities of the local church. A follow-up report is required. 51-202 Seminar Handbells - Sp 2 hours An introduction to handbells, their use in the church, school and com– munity, the choice and maintenance of equipment, and the development of effective ringing technique. (Alternate, even years) 51-203 Seminar- Instrumental Ensembles in the Church-A 2 hours An introduction to the importance of instrumental music in the church. The study of the development of small wind and brass ensembles, large ensembles, repertoire, and the function of ensembles in worship and Christian education. (Alternate, odd years) 51-204 Seminar -Audio Resources for the Church- W 2 hours An overview of audio in relation to sound reinforcement and its use in the local church. Topics for study include: the basic sound chain, the mixing process, tape accompaniments, audio problems, and trouble- shooting. (Alternate, even years) 51-210 Piano Seminar -Sp 2 hours A seminar for advanced church keyboard musicians. Half of the class sessions are devoted to student demonstrations and analysis of individual hymn-playing styles. Subsequent sessions will deal with a wide range of topics which include hymnals, hymn-arranging, working with pub– lishers, advanced modulation and improvisation techniques, and philos– ophies of keyboard worship. Prerequisite: Piano Class II or Diagnostic test-out. (Alternate, odd years) 51-250 Hymnology- W 3 hours A 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) 51-253 Song Leading-Sp 2 hours Hymn conducting, duties of a song leader, and an evaluation of Protes– tant church music. Recommended for all future pastors and church work– ers. (Alternate, odd years) 51-350 History and Administration of Church Music- W 5 hours A survey of this history of church music together with various methods of organizing and administering the total music program of the church. A biblical foundation of church music. Development of a music philosophy based on the Bible. (Alternate, odd years)