1995-1996 Academic Catalog

Music CHMU-250 Hymnology--W 3 hours A 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) CHMU-350 Planning and Directing 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 Church Music Practicum--A,W,Sp,Su 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 Independent Study in Church Music--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. Conducting CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting--A 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 instrumental conducting. The student will develop skills in rehearsal technique and score analysis while learning to conceptualize musical funda– mentals such as tone, intonation, balance, rhythmic ensemble, and interpretation. Prerequisite: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conduct– ing. CDMU-363 Choral Methods and Repertoire--Sp 3 hours Continued development of conducting sldlls emphasizing score reading, diagnostic listening and the refinement of choral intonation, 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,Sp 1-4 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. General Music GMUS-100 Introduction to Music Philosophy--A 1 hour Philosophical and scriptural foundation for the Christian concepts of musical creativity, musical worship, and stewardship. Under– standing the unique teacher-student relationship in music. A first attempt at codifying a coherent, personal, Christian philosophy of music. GMUS-103 Program 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 emoll each quarter until graduation. The minor is required to enroll for three consecutive quarters. GMUS-400 Music Seminar--A,W,Sp 2-5 hours For music majors. Some typical topics: 16th century counterpoint, folk music, intermediate composition practices. Prerequisites: Permission of the music department. History and Literature HLMU-231 Introduction to Music Literature--A 4 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 to listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-235 American Music--W 5 hours A survey of musical development in America from early colonial times to the present. Attention will be given to attempts to create an individual "American" musical style. Emphasis also will be given to the principle stylistic trends and the predominant musical attitudes in America since World War I. 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. Prerequi- site: HLMU-231 Introduction to Music Literature. (odd years) HLMU-331 Music History I-Medieval and 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 History II-Baroque and 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 instmmental music as demonstrated in the works of Monteverdi, Schuetz, Lully, Corelli, Vivaldi, Rameau, J.S. Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, and Mozart. HLMU-333 Music History III-Romantic and Modern--Sp 3 hours A study of the music of western civilization traced from the time of Beethoven to the present. HLMU-336 Black American Music--Sp 3 hours A history of the musical activities of black Americans in the United States. Consideration will be given to the social, political, and economic forces in the development of Negro Music. Prerequisites: HLMU-231 Introduction to Music Literature and HLMU-235 American Music. HLMU-400 Directed Reading in Non-Western Music--Su 3 hours Selected reading designed to strengthen the student with a music history emphasis in the development of non-Western music through the use of primary and secondary materials. Prerequisite: HLMU- 231 Introduction to Music Literature and HLMU-331,332,333 Music History I,Il,III. HLMU-491,492,493 Senior Seminar I,II,III--A,W,Sp 2 hours each Each music history emphasis student will prepare a research paper using a topic approved by the student's advisor and the seminar instructor. The paper will be presented and defended before members of the music faculty, music history students, and other interested music majors. Prerequisite: Senior status and completion of other requirements in the music history emphasis. HLMU-499 Independent Study 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-331,332,333 Music History I,II,III.