1990-1991 Academic Catalog

Expanding upon thefoundation in music and computer technology he gained at Ceda111ille, Dennis Patterson, a 1984 music graduate living in Australia, has developed "Soundscope," a unique music appreciation software packagefor Atari computers. 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, artisti– cally, academically and socially.) 2. To develop in the evangelical Christian a better appreciation and under– standing 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 development of a comprehensive and integrated understanding of music theory, history and literature. 4. To provide the student adequate preparation in conducting, analyzing, arranging and composing. 5. To provide for the development in the student of musical sensitivity and technical proficiency in musical perfmmance areas. 6. To provide a philosophical basis for the planning and implementation of an 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 teaching 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 prospective music educator. Auditions Applicants wishing to major in music should follow the stan– dard procedure for admission to Cedarville College. However, final admis– sion to the music programs is by audition. Audition requirements may be obtained by writing to the Department of Music. Scholarships are available to music majors who qualify on the basis audition, academic record and references. Preference will be given to those who audition before May 15. Additional academic scholar– ships and other types of financial assistance are available to qualified indi– viduals through the Financial Aid Office.