1988-1989 Academic Catalog

118 Music A music education major, Matthew Creamer, an accomplished guitarist and song– writer, has had several of his songs published in Israel. "Cedarville is special because it weds love for learning and love for the Lord together. Academically, I received excellent preparation for my graduate work in music. And spiritually I grew through the Christian perspective, many good friends, and opportunities for service. Through my Cedarville educa– tion I felt prepared to teach or to attend graduate school anywhere." Diane DeNicola, a professor at Troy State Uni– versity in Troy, Alabama, and a 1979 music education grad– uate, earned her Ph.D. fi'om Florida State University. Purpose The Department of Music has established objectives for those pursuing a course of study as a major or minor in music. These objectives include: 1. To glorify God in the development of the whole man (spiritually, artistically, academically and socially.) 2. To develop in the evangelical Christian a better appreciation and understanding of God's creation which definitely includes all of the arts (musical, visual, literary and dramatic). 3. To provide the student with the proper atmosphere for the develop– ment of a comprehensive and integrated understanding of music theory, history and literature. ' 4. To provide the student adequate preparation in conducting, analyz– ing, arranging and composing. 5. To provide for the development in the student of musical sensitiv– ity and technical proficiency in musical performance areas. 6. To provide a philosophical basis for the planning and implementa– tion ofan inclusive program of music education, consistent with the aesthetic nature and function of music and other arts in our society. 7. To provide opportunities for the development of professional awareness and communication skills pertaining to the music teach– ing process at all learning levels. 8. To provide the student with opportunities for advanced preparation in areas determined by the special needs and interests of the pro– spective music educator. 9. To develop within the student the capacity and the disposition for continued learning in the field of music. Personal Requirements Auditions Applicants wishing to major in music should follow the standard proce– dure for admission to Cedarville College. However, final admission to the music programs is by audition. Audition requirements may be obtained by writing to the Department of Music. Scholarships Scholarships assistance is available to music majors who qualify on the basis of audition, academic record and references. Scholarship preference will be given to those who audition before May 15. Additional academic scholarship and other types of financial assistance are available to quali– fied individuals through the college Financial Aid Office.