1991-1992 Academic Catalog

144 Music Students learn to integrate the latest technology into the production ofmusic in the department's computer laboratory. 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, artisti– cally, academically and socially.) 2. To develop in the evangelical Christian an appreciation and understand– ing of God's creation which 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 opportunities for the student to develop musical sensitivity and technical proficiency in musical performance areas. 6. To provide a philosophical basis for the planning and implementation of an inclusive program of music education, consistent with the aesthetic na– ture and function ofmusic 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. 9. To develop within the student the capacity and the disposition for contin– ued learning in the field of music. Personal Requirements 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 ofMusic.