1993-1994 Academic Catalog

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 the development of the whole man (spiritually, artistically, academically and socially.) 2. To develop in the evangelical Christian an apprecia– tion and understanding of God's creation which in– cludes 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 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 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 learning levels. 8. To provide 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. Applicants wishing to major in music should follow the standard procedure for admission to Cedarville College. to nr111or•nnH! is requirements '"'"-'"'"'LLn~ .... by writing to the Department of Scholarship assistance is available to music majors who qualify on the basis of audition, academic record and references. Scholarship prefer– ence will be given to those who audition before May 15. Additional academic scholarships and other types of financial assistance are available to qualified indi– viduals through the Cedarville College Financial Aid Office. l"la1ce1ne1r1t ~.xa1m.111at1on 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 Exami– nation to complete registration. This test is adminis– tered during College Week in Fall Quarter. Additional information may be secured by writing the Department of Music. Fees Instrumental rental fee, per quarter: $25; prac– tice room fee, per quarter: $20 (for each hour of lesson credit) All music majors must meet the requirements established by the department for sopho– more-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. All majors are required to take a comprehensive examination in the first quarter of their senior year. This senior examination requires the individual to exhibit a satisfactory knowledge of content within the discipline. Information on the process and expectations of the examination is available in the office of the Department of Music. l"rcmc:1e11cy All music majors and minors are expected to meet minimum proficiency require- ments 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 instruction. Piano proficiency requirements may be obtained by writing to the Department of Music. In addition to performance in general student recitals throughout the college experience, all music majors are required to exhibit a level of perfor– mance for graduation which meets the requirements and standards of the department. This is accomplished through a recital presented during the individual's senior year.