1993-1994 Academic Catalog

CHMU-350 and the Church Music Ministry--W 3 hours An introduction to the methods and materials necessary for the effective planning and leading of all musical areas of church life. Recommended for future pastors and church workers. (odd years) CHMU-353 Music Methods and Material for Children and Youth--Sp 3 hours Presents a rationale and plan for the establishment of the graded music program in the local church, particularly the graded choir program with attention given to methods and materials used in the organization and maintenance of these groups. Includes field experience. Prerequisite: CHMU-350 Planning and Directing the Church Music Ministry. (odd years) CHMU-410 ChurchMusic 2 hours Two weeks in a local church gaining experience in the responsi– bilities of a Minister of Music under supervision of the Music Department faculty and/or the local Minister of Music. CHMU-499 in ChurchMusic--A,W,Sp,Su 1-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of the church music ministry for students who demonstrate special interest and ability. CDMU-260 to 3 hours The basic technique of the conductor's art: score reading, conducting patterns, interpreting, cueing, rehearsal procedures and stylistic conceptualization. Prerequisite: THMU-121 Theory I or permission of instructor. CDMU-362 Instrumental Conducting--W 3 hours This course is designed to take the student beyond basic conduct– ing techniques and present the special characteristics of instrumen– tal conducting. The student will develop skills in rehearsal technique and score analysis while learning to conceptualize musical fundamentals such as tone, intonation, balance, rhythmic ensemble and interpretation. Prerequisite: CDMU-260 Introduc– tion to Conducting. CDMU-363 Choral Methods and Repertoire--Sp 3 hours Continued development of conducting skills emphasizing score reading, diagnostic listening and the refinement of choral intona– tion, resonance, diction, blend and balance. Rehearsal procedures will be discussed and practiced with music department performing groups. Stylistic features will be discussed through the examination of selected repertoire appropriate for school and church ensembles. Prerequisite: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting. CDMU-499 Independent Study in Conducting--A,W,Spl-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of conducting for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: CDMU-362 or 363 or equivalent. .............iv......,-•.,..,,.. Introduction to Music Literature--A hours Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses upon art traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and learn listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-300 Introduction to Music Historiography--Su 3 hours An introduction to the philosophy of music history, the history of historical writing, bibliography, and methods of research. Prereq- uisite: HLMU-231 Introduction to Music Literature. (odd years) HLMU-331 Music I-Medieval Renaissance--A 3 hours A study of western civilization music traced from its primitive sources with special attention given to medieval and Renaissance music. HLMU-332 Music II-Baroque Classical--W 3 hours A study of the music of western civilization traced from 1580 through the early works of Beethoven with special attention given to the major musical forms in vocal and instrumental music as demonstrated in the works of Monteverdi, Schuetz, Lully, Corelli, Vivaldi, Rameau, J.S. Handel, Gluck, Haydn, and Mozart. HLMU-333 Music Modern--Sp3 hours A study of the music of western civilization traced from the time of Beethoven to the present. HLMU-499 Independent in Music History--A,W,Sp,Su 1-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music history for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: HLMU-331,332, and 333. « 01,1h11n.nr.rl Pedagogy 1vlll~J-~1u1 Keyboard Pedagogy 1--A 4 hours Study of techniques and literature for the teaching of beginning to intermediate piano students both in private and class settings. Includes study of graded teaching materials and participation in a supervised teaching setting. KPMU-202 Keyboard Pedagogy 11--W 4 hours Discussion of pedagogical problems involving intermediate students; evaluation of piano literature and investigation of specific aspects of piano pedagogy through readings and discussion. KPMU-203 Keyboard Pedagogy 111--Sp 4 hours A study of technique and literature for the very young beginner and the older beginning student. Planning for musical and technical development, teaching strategies for individual and group lessons, and preparing students for festivals and competition. KPMU-311,312,313 Directed Teaching--A,W,Sp 1 hour each Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate level piano students. Prerequisite: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. KPMU-401 Class Piano Pedagogy--Sp 1 hour Pedagogical methods and techniques using electronic studio in– class teaching. Prerequisites: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. KPMU-402 Studio Business Practice--W 1 hour Developing the piano studio as a small business. Aspects of advertising, building and keeping clientele, taxes, record keeping and using a microcomputer as an accounting and teaching tool. Prerequisite: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. KPMU-403 of Advanced Pre-College Literature--A 1 hour Survey of representative Baroque through 20th century literature for the advanced pre-college pianist. Teaching historically stylistic playing; selection of audition and contest literature. Prerequisite: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. KPMU-411,412,413 Directed Teaching--A,W,Sp 1 hour each Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate level piano students. Prerequisite: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. EDMU-187 High Brass Methods--A 2 hours Historical background, pedagogical and performance techniques of trumpet and French horn. (Fee: $15) (odd years) EDMU-188 Low Brass Methods--A 2 hours Historical background, pedagogical and performance techniques of trombone, baritone, and tuba. (Fee: $15) (even years) EDMU-190 Guitar Methods--W 2 hours A study of the historical background, pedagogical and perfor– mance techniques of the guitar. Required of music education majors pursuing the choral track. Open to other students by permission of instructor. (Fee: $15). EDMU-191 Woodwind Methods (Single 2 hours Historical background, pedagogical and performance techniques of clarinet, saxophone, and flute. (Fee: $15). (odd years) EDMU-192 Woodwind Methods (Double Reed)--W 2 hours Historical background, pedagogical and performance techniques oboe and bassoon. (Fee: $15). (even years) EDMU-193 String Methods--Sp 2 hours Concentration on violin and viola performance techniques including traditional and Suzuki methods. (Fee: $15). (even years) EDMU-194 Low Methods--Sp 2 hours Concentration on the methods and techniques used in playing the cello and string bass. (Fee: $15). (odd years)