1992-1993 Academic Catalog

All students studying privately, whether music majors or not, are required to attend all general recitals. They will also perfo~ regularly in student recitals. Credit in performance lessons 1s 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 satisfactory progress as determined each quarter by the instructor. (Fee: $20). Private Study PLMU-100,200,300,400 Organ--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-110,210,310,410 Piano--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-120,220,320,420 Voice--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-130,230,330,430 Trumpet--1},W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-131,231,331,431 Trombone/Baritone Horn-·A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-132,232,332,432 French Horn--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-133,233,333,433 Tuba--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-140,240,340,440 Clarinet--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-141,241,341,441 Flute--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-142,242,342,442 Saxophone--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-143,243,343,443 Oboe--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-144,244,344,444 Bassoon--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-150,250,350,450 Violin--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-151,251,351,451 Viola--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-152,252,352,452 Cello--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-153,253,353,453 Double Bass--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-160,260,360,460 Guitar--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-170,270,370,470 Percussion--A,W,Sp 1-2 hours PLMU-390 Junior Recital--A,W,Sp 1 hour The music major-performance emphasis student should register for this course the quarter they are ready to present their junior recital. Program is presented in a half recital format. (Fee: $50). PLMU-490 Senior Recital--A,W,Sp 1 hour Music majors should register for this course the quarter in which their recitals are to be presented. (Fee: $70). Class Study CLMU-181 Piano Class 1--A,W,Sp 1 hour Group instruction in piano fundamentals. Required for music majors and minors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to other individuals with permission of the instructor. CLMU-182 Piano Class II--W,Sp 1 hour Continued group instruction in piano fundamentals and repertoire. Prerequisite: CLMU-181 Piano Class I. CLMU-185 The Singer and His lnstrument-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 technique 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. Prerequisite: audition. CLMU-286 Intermediate Voice Class--W 2 hours Continued vocal instruction with an emphasis on pedagogical techniques developed through laboratory experience. This course is required for the student pursuing either secondary music education or the BME degree (instrumental track). Available to any student desiring further vocal study. Prerequisite: CLMU-186 Voice Class. CLMU-305 Accompanying--Sp 3 hours An intensive study, in a master-class environment, of vocal and Music 145 instrumental literature, accompanying skills, and piano duets. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (odd years) Ensembles PFMU-370 Handbell Choir--A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Handbell Choir is comprised of twelve members. Repertoire includes standard classical and sacred handbell literature. Performances include selected chapel services and a major pe1formance during the spring quarter. PFMU-380 Concert Chorale--A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Concert Chorale has a membership of 55 mixed voices, selected by audition. Repertoire is chosen from a wide spectrum of musical styles including choral masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals and tasteful contemporary works. Numerous concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools and other venues. PFMU-382 Male Chorus--W,Sp,A 0-1 hours 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-384 Women's Choir--W,Sp 0-1 hours The Women's Choir consists of approximately 30 select voices. Repertoire includes all historical periods and styles with performances on campus, in schools, churches and civic meetings. PFMU-386 Oratorio Chorus--A 0-1 hours 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 hours 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 qua1ter. PFMU-390 Woodwind Choir--A,W,Sp 0-1 hours Cedarville College Woodwind Choir is a premiere perf01ming group featuring flute, single and double reed performers. This group, which is comprised of 20-25 members performs for campus functions and travels several times per academic year to minister in churches throughout Ohio. Audition required. PFMU-394 Chamber Orchestra--A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Chamber Orchestra is composed of approximately 20 string players (or more as enrollment and interest allow), selected by audition: The group performs challenging, high quality orchestral literature in concerts on campus and has opportunities to minister in local churches. PFMU-397 Symphonic Band--A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80 members, selected by audition. Performing 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 Wilson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus, 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-385 Vocal Ensemble--A,W,Sp 0-1 hours 0-1 hours 0-1 hours 0-1 hours