1990-1991 Academic Catalog

152 Music Private instruction for credit in piano, voice, and orchestral and band instruments is available to all music majors. Students other than music majors will need special approval from the Music Department. Private instruction for credit on any instrument available may be ar– ranged with qualified professional teachers for all students in the program. All students study– ing privately, whether music majors or not, are required to attend all general recitals. They will also perform regularly in student recitals. Credit in performance lessons is based on. a minimum of six hours of practice and one-half hour lesson per week for one hour of credit. An audition is required for initial registration. Continued registration is based upon satisfac– tory progress as determined each quarter by the instructor. Class 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours 1-2 hours lhour CLMU-181, 182, 183 Piano Class I,Il,ill -A, W, Sp 1 hour Group instruction in piano fundan1entals. Required for music majors and minors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to other individuals with permission of the instruc– tor. CLMU-185 Voice Class-A, W, Sp 1 hour Group instruction designed for the entering freshman level music major who anticipates major or proficiency performance area to be voice. The class meets two hours each week in the autumn quarter, one hour of class together with private instruction during the winter and spring quarters. Instruction is devoted to basic vocal teclmique and beginning repertoire. Repeatable. Prerequisite: Audition. CLMU-186 Voice Class-A 1 hour Group instruction in basic vocal technique and repertoire. Enrollment open to any student not majoring in voice. Repeatable. CLMU-286 Advanced Voice Class - W 2 hours Continued vocal instruction with an emphasis on pedagogical techniques developed through laboratory experience. This course is required for the instrumental music major pursuing either secondary music education or the BME degree as well as for non-majors desiring further vocal study. Prerequisite: CLMU-186 Voice Class. Ensembles PFMU-370 Handbell Choir-A, W, Sp 1 hour The Handbell Choir is comprised of twelve members. Repertoire includes standard classi– cal and sacred handbell literature. Performances include selected chapel services and a major perfmmance during the spring quarter. PFMU-380 Concert Chorale-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour The Concert Chorale has a membership of 50 mixed voices, selected by audition. Reper– toire is chosen from a wide spectrum of musical styles including choral masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals and tasteful contemporary works. Numerous concerts are pre– sented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools and other venues. PFMU-382 Male Chorus-W, Sp 0-1 hour The Male Chorus of approximately 20 voices performing during the winter and spring quarters. Literature has included sacred and secular music drawn from the Renaissance through the 20th century. A major concert is presented each spring. PFMU-386 Oratorio Chorus -A 0-1 hour The Oratorio Chorus is composed of approximately 100 mixed voices. Active during the autumn quarter of each academic year, the group presents a major choral work early in December. Handel's Messiah is performed every third year. Recent repertoire has included Mendelssohn's St. Paul, J. S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio, and John Rutter's Gloria. PFMU-388 Brass Choir_:_A, W, Sp 0-1 hour The Brass Choir, of select instrumentation, consists of 20 to 25 members. It serves the College and its constituency by performing concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir literature. Major concerts are performed each quarter. PFMU-397 Symphonic Band-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80 members, selected by audition. Performing the highest quality band literature, the band appeared before state and national conference audiences and in concert under the baton of such guest conductors as Jim Curnow, George Strombeck, and George Wtlson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus and in churches and schools. Chamber Ensembles Opportunities exist for qualified students to perform in chamber ensembles. Performances typically are presented as a part of the Tuesday afternoon student recital series, but may occur at other times. Representative ensembles may include: PFMU-387 Brass Ensemble-A, W, Sp PFMU-391 Woodwind Ensemble-A, W, Sp PFMU-393 String Ensemble-A, W, Sp PFMU-394 Chamber Orchestra-A, W, Sp 0-1 hour 0-1 hour 0-1 hour 0-1 hour