1986-1987 Academic Catalog

111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111A1usK 111 51-200 The Christian at Wornhip - Sp 3 hours A study of worship as recorded in the Old and New Testaments with primary emphasis upon individual and corporate worship in the contem– porary fundamental church. 51-305 Accompanying - Sp 3 hours An intensive study, in 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 in Music -A, W, Sp 1-4 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 0 hourn 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. CHURCH MUSIC 51-201 Preliminary Student Involvement -A, W, Sp, Su 0 hours Each student arranges five full, consecutive days in a fundamental Baptist church during which he obset'\'es and paiiicipates in musicac– 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 Chmch -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. (Altemate, odd years) 51-204 Seminar -Audio Resources for the Church - W 2 i1oms 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. (Allemale, 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 the 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. (Allernate, odd years) 51-353 Music Methods and Materials for Children and Youth - Sp 3 hours The establishment of the graded music ministry in the local church, particularly the grades choir system with special attention given to methods and materials used in the organization and maintenance of the groups which comprise this ministry. Field experience is a part of this class. Prerequisite: 51-350 History and Administration of Church Music. (Alternale, odd years) 51-499 Church Music Internship-A, W, Sp, Su 5-15 hours Senior church music majors and minors engage in church music activ– ity in a local church under the supervision of one faculty member of the Department of Music. The department determines the number of credit hours that will be given. Prerequisite: Completion of all courses in the B .S.M. program and senior classification. 51-213 Theory VI - Sp 4 hours A survey of 16th and 18th century contrapuntal techniques and analyti– cal study of 20th century compositional techniques, including impres– sionistic, serial, neo-classical, and electronic practices; creative work in contemporary styles. Prerequisite: 51-212 Theory V.