1987-1988 Academic Catalog

118 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 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. Majors Offered Music History (B.A.) Theory/Composition (B. A.) Performance (B. A.) Church Music (B.A.) Music Education (B.M.E.) 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 arls (musical, visual, literary, and dramatic); to provide a variety of musical experiences with emphasis on the study and pe1formance 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 !hem in further study; to increase the students' un– derstanding of the art of music and its place in contemporary life. Am:Htfom; Applicants for the music programs follow the standard applica– tion procedure for !he college, but they are admitted to the music programs by audition. Audition requirements may be obtained by writing lo the Department of Music. Musk 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. Sophomoire 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 quarter of the sophomore year. Junfoir Ornl 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 end 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. :Career Opportunities Various career opportunities are open to qualified music graduates, including: minister ofmusic studio teacher school teacher (elementary aud secondary; Chrislian or public schools) college professor music editor retail music salesperson insfrnment salesperson music supervisor community arts manager music librarian music therapist composer/arranger performer