1993-1994 Academic Catalog

The provides students interested in working as church musicians with the basic tools needed to function in the field. Students from other discipline who desire a minor in church music may begin the church music course sequence in either the sophomore or junior year. Course requirements involve twenty-four quarter hours including: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting ................. 3 CHMU-200 The Christian at Worship ................... 2 CHMU-205 Audio Resources for the Church ... ...... . 2 CHMU-209 Instrumental Ensembles in the Church ... 2 CHMU-250 Hymnology .................................... 3 CHMU-253 Song Leading ................................. 2 CHMU-350 Plan. & Directing Church Music Prog ... 3 CHMU-353 Mater. & Meth. for Child. & Youth ..... 3 CLMU-181 Piano Class .................................... 1 CLMU-186 Voice Class .................................... 1 CLMU-286 Intermediate Voice Class .................... 2 GMUS-100 Orientation ..................................... 0 The allows students with interests and abilities in music to build upon this background through formal music instruction. Course requirements involve twenty-seven quarter hours including: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting ................. 3 GMUS-100 Orientation ..................................... 0 GMUS-103 Recital & Program Attendance ... ... ...... . 0 HLMU-231 Intro to Music Literature ................... 4 THMU-121,122,123 Theory I,H,HI ..................... 9 THMU-131,132,133 Aural Skills ................ 6 Ensemble Performance . ...... ..... ... ... .... ... ... .... .. ... 2 Private Performance .... .... ...... ... ... .... ... ... ...... .... 3 The technologies major prepares stu- dents for careers in the recording industry and its related fields. The exploration of computerized audio, video, and MIDI technology in the program enables students to become both skilled technicians and effec– tive communicators by utilizing contemporary elec– tronic media. The program involves two concentra– tions, music and radio\television. Multimedia tech– nologies majors who choose the music concentration will be advised by music department faculty. A completed description of the program is outlined in the Communication Arts section of the catalog. GMUS-100 Orientation--A 0 hours A basic introduction to the department of music--its philosophy, programs, and procedures. Required of all first-time music majors and minors. This course meets for two hours during college week. GMUS-103 and Recital Attendance--A,W, Sp 0 hours Music majors and minors are required to attend a prescribed number of artist series programs, general recitals, senior recitals and faculty recitals each quarter. The major must enroll each quarter until graduation. The minor is required to enroll for three consecutive quarters. GMUS-400Music Seminar--A,W,Sp 2-5 hours For music majors. Some typical topics: 16th century counter– point, folk music, intermediate composition practices. Prerequi– sites: Permission of the Music Department. HUM-140 Introduction to the Humanities--A,W,Sp,Su 5 hours An historical study of the relationship of music, art and literature to the dominant cultural, religious and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. HUM-242 Art Appreciation--W 4 hours An historical/stylistic survey of Western art viewed from a Christian theistic perspective. Satisfies the HUM-140 Introduction to Humanities requirement if combined with qualifying transfer work in music appreciation. May not be combined with HUM-243 to substitute for HUM-140. (odd years) HUM-243 Music Appreciation--W 4 hours An historical/stylistic survey of Western music viewed from a Christian theistic perspective. Satisfies the HUM-140 Introduction to Humanities requirement if combined with qualifying transfer work in art appreciation. May not be combined with HUM-242 to substitute for HUM-140. (even years) HUM-300 Trends and Styles in American Music--Sp 4 hours Designed to help the student gain an appreciation and understand– ing of American popular music, to impart historical perspective on styles and trends, to clarify some of the impact popular music has on society, to increase general knowledge of and interest in music and to develop a basis for Christian discernment as it relates to participation in American popular music. This course does not satisfy the Introduction to the Humanities requirement. CHMU-200 The Christian At Worship--Sp 2 hours A study of worship as recorded in the Old and New Testament with primary emphasis upon individual and corporate worship in the contemporary Church. Enrollment is open to students from all departments of the College. (even years) CHMU-203 Instrumental Ensembles in the Church--A 2 hours In a seminar setting the student is given an introduction to the importance of instrumental music in the church. The study of the development of small wind and brass ensembles, large ensemble, repertoire and the function of ensembles in worship and Christian education. (odd years) CHMU-204 Audio Resources for the Church--W 2 hours An overview of audio in relation to sound reinforcement and its use in the local church. Topics for study include: the basic sound chain, the mixing process, tape accompaniments, audio problems and trouble shooting. The course includes hands-on experience. CHMU-209 Introduction to Hymn Playing--W 1 hour Group instruction in essential hymn playing and accompanying skills including congregational-style improvisation, accompanying from the hymnal, sight reading and transposition. CHMU-250Hymnology--W 3 hours An historical survey of Christian hymnology; consideration of criteria for judging texts and tunes with an emphasis upon their practical use in the worship service. (even years) CHMU-253 Song Leading--Sp 2 hours Presents an evaluation of Protestant church music, duties of and requirements for a song leader and experience in hymn conducting. Recommended for all future pastors and church workers. (odd years)