1986-1987 Academic Catalog

106 Professors: Charles L. Ellington, David L. Matson, Chairman Lyle J. Anderson Associate Professor: Michael P. DiCuirci Assistant Professors: Charles R. Clevenger, Philip L. McClure, Charles M. Pagnard Adjunct Faculty: Advanced composition studies with a composer-in-resi– dence, together with private study with aiiist 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 vocal ists, 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 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 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 follow the standard applica– tion procedure for the college, but they are admitted to the music programs by audition. Audition requirements may be obtained by writing to the Department of Music. Music Placement All students who enroll in any of the various programs offered by the music department must take a Music Placement Examina– tion 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 their recital area in order to continue in the music program. This review will be held at the end of the spring quarterofthe sophomore year. Junior Oral Exam All majors meet before a committee comprised of music faculty members during the spring quarter of the junior year. This junior seminar requires the individual to exhibit satisfactory knowledge of content within his discipline. Piano Proficiency All majors and minors are expected to meet the minimum profi– ciency standards for piano as established by the department. This proficiency should be demonstrated by the encl of the junior year. Piano proficiency standards may be obtained by writing to the De– partment of Music. Senior Recital All majors are required to exhibit a level of performance for graduation which meets the requirements and standards of the de– partment. This is accomplished through a recital given during the individual's senior year. Scholarships Scholarship assistance is available to music majors who qualify on the basis of academic record and audition. Additional academic scholarships and other types of financial aid are avail– able to qualified individuals through the Office of Financial Aid. Requirements for a Major in Music. Seventy quarter hours in– cluding core courses and emphasis. 51-100 Orientation . . . . . . ......... . 51-lll,51-ll2,51-113 TheoryII,III,IV .. . 51-114, 51-115, 51-116 Aural Skills II, III, IV 51-212, 51-213 Theory V, VI ......... . 51-260 Conducting I .............. . 51-331, 51-332, 51-333 Music History I, II, Ill 51-362 Conducting II . or 51-363 Conducting III 51- Private Performance 51- Ensemble Performance Plus one of the following areas of emphasis: . I .9 .6 .8 .3 12 .3 .3 IO .6