1992-1993 Academic Catalog

132 Music 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: I. To glorify God in the development of the whole man (spiritually, artistically, academically and socially.) 2. To develop in the evangelical Christian an appreciation and understanding of SJod's .creatio.n 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 a musical sensitivity and technical proficiency in mu,sical performance areas. . 6. To provide a philosophical basis for the plannmg. 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 leammg 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 continued learning in the field of music. Personal Requirements Auditions Applicants wishing to major in music should follow the standard procedure 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 Scholarship 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 scho~arships and ~t~er types of financial assistance are a~aila~le to. quah~ied individuals through the College Fmancial Aid Office. Music Theory Placement Examination All students who enroll in· any of the various majors offered by the Music Department, and students pursuing a music minor, must take the Music Theory Placement Examination to complete registration. This test is administered during College Week in Fall Quarter. Additional information may be secured by writing the Department of Music. Fees Instrnmental rental fee, per quarter: $25; practice room fee, per quarter: $15 (for each hour of lesson credit) Sophomore Review All music majors must meet the requirements established by the department for sophomore-level performance proficiency in their primary performance area in order to continue in the music program. This review is typically held at the end of the spring quarter of the sophomore year. Senior Comprehensive Exam All majors meet before a committee comprised of music faculty members during the fall quarter of the senior year. This senior examination requires the individual to exhibit satisfactory knowledge of content within his discipline. Piano Proficiency All music majors and minors are expected to meet the minimum proficiency requirements for piano as established by the department. In order for a student to be able to meet the proficiency it may be necessary to enroll in either class or private piano instrnction. Piano proficiency requirements may be obtained by writing to the Department of Music. Senior Recital In addition to performance in general student recitals throughout the college experience, all music majors are required to exhibit a level of performance for graduation which meets the . . requirements ancl standards of the department. This is accomplished through a recital presented during the individual's senior year.