1990-1991 Academic Catalog

GMUS-100 Orientation-A 1 hour A basic introduction to the department of music - its philosophy, programs, and proce– dures. Required of all first-time music majors and minors. GMUS-103 Program and Recital Attendance-A, w; Sp O hours Music majors and minors are required to attend a prescribed number of artist series pro– grams, general recitals, senior recitals and faculty recitals each quarter. GMUS-305 Accompanying-Sp 3 hours An intensive study, in a master-class environment, of vocal and instrumental literature, accompanying skills, and piano duets. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (odd years) GMUS-366 Pedagogy-Sp 3 hours Pedagogy in piano, organ or other major instrument. Prerequisite: Permission of the in- structor. (even years) GMUS-400 Music Seminar-A, w; Sp 2-5 hours For music majors. Some typical topics: 16th century counterpoint, folk music, intermedi– ate composition practices. Prerequisites: Permission of the Music Department. HUM-140 Introduction to the Humanities-A, w; Sp, Su 5 hours An historical study of the relationship of music, art and literature to the dominant cultural religious and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. ' HUM-243 Trends and Styles in American Popular Music-Sp 4 hours ~esign~d to heli;i the.student gain an appreciation and understanding ofAmerican popular music, to rmpart histoncal perspective on styles and trends, to clarify some of the impact popular music has on society, to increase knowledge of and interest in music and to develop a basis for Christian discenrment as it relates to participation in American popular music. CHMU-200 The Christian At Worship-Sp 3 hours A ~tudy of worship as recorded in the Old and New Testament with primary emphasis upon mdividual and corporate worship in the contemporary fundamental church. Enrollment is encouraged from all departments of the College. CHMU-201 Preliminary Student Involvement-A, W, Sp, Su O hours Each ch.urch ~usic major arranges five full, consecutive days in a fundamental Baptist church durmg which he observes and participates in music activities of the local church. A follow-up report is required. CHMU-203 Instrumental Ensembles in the Church-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 ensemble, repertoire and the function of ensembles in worship and Christian education. (odd years) CHMU-204 Audio Resources for the Church- W 2 hours An overview of audio in relation to sound reinforcement and its use in the local church. Top~cs for study include: the basic sound chain, the mixing process, tape accompaniments, audio problems and trouble shooting. The course includes hands-on experience. (even years) CHMU-209 Hymn Playing I- W 1 hour . Group in.structi~n ~ essential hy~ playing and accompanying skills including congrega– tional-style rmprovisat10n, accompanymg from the hymnal, sight reading and transposition. (odd years) CHMU-210 Hymn Playing II-Sp 2 hours F?r advanced k~y~ard musicians, student demonstrations and analysis of individual hymn– ~laymg s~les. Topics ~elude ?ymnals, hymn-arranging, advanced modulation and transposi– tion .techniques and philosophies of keyboard worship. Prerequisite: Hymn Playing I or Diag- nostic Test-out. (odd years) CHMU-250 Hymnology- W 3 hours An historical survey of Christian hymnody; consideration of criteria! for judging texts and tunes with an emphasis upon their practical use in the worship service. (even years) CHMU-253 Song Leading-Sp 2 hours Presents an evaluation of Protestant church music, duties of and requirements for a song leader and experience in hymn conducting. Recommended for all future pastors and church workers. (odd years) CHMU-350 History and Administration of Church Music-W 5 hours A survey of the history of church music with various methods of organizing and admini– stering the total church music program of the church. Centers around a Biblical foundation for church music. (odd years) CHMU-353 Music Methods and Material for Children and Youth-Sp 3 hours Presents a rationale and plan for the establishment of the graded music program in the local church, particularly the graded choir program with attention given to methods and materials used in the organization and maintenance of these groups. Includes field experi- ence. Prerequisite: CHMU-350 History and Administration of Church Music. (odd years) CHMU-410 Independent Study in Church Music-A, w; Sp, Su 1-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of the church music ministry for students who demonstrate special interest and ability. CHMU-499 Church Music Internship-A, w; Sp, Su 15 hours Ten weeks in a local church gaining experience in the responsibilities of a Minister of Music under supervision of the Music Department faculty and/or the local Minister ofMusic. CDMU-260 Conducting I-A 3 hours . The ~asic technique of the conductor's art: score reading, conducting patterns, interpret– mg, cuemg, rehearsal procedures and stylistic conceptualization. Prerequisite: THMU-101 Theory I or permission of instructor. CDMU-362 Conducting II- W 3 hours Development of ability to interpret the larger forms of instrumental literature and to read from full score. Laboratory experience in conducting college ensembles. For majors only. Prerequisite: CDMU-260 Conducting I. CDMU-363 Conducting ill - Sp 3 hours .Continued developmen~ of technique with emphasis on more complex styles, including mixed meters and asymetrical patterns and on communication through appropriate gestures and immediate physical imagery. Experience in score study and analysis. For majors only. Prerequisite: CDMU-260 Conducting I. CDMU-365 Choral Repertoire and Practicum - W 3 hours A reading laboratory for the purpose of surveying and evaluating choral literature for use in the church. The course includes practical conducting experience with the Campus Fellow– ship Choir or an equivalent choral group.