1996-1997 Academic Catalog

Purpose Continuing Students The purpose of the Depatiment ofMusic is to help develop an appreciation and understanding of the musical arts consistent with a biblical world view. The depart– ment seeks to help students gain an understanding of the responsibility of stewardship that is placed upon those to whom God has given musical talents. The Department ofMusic seeks to: 1. Provide cognitive tools for developing a comprehen– sive and integrated understanding ofmusic theory, history, and literature. 2. Provide preparation in the skills of conducting, arranging, composing, and musical performance. 3. Provide opportunities for the development ofmusical sensitivity. 4. Provide a wide spectrum ofperfonnance and minis– try oppmiunities. 5. Provide foundational knowledge for entrance into a chosen music vocation or graduate school. Personal Requirements New Students Auditions Applicants who wish to major in music should follow the standard procedure for admission to Cedarville College. However, final admission to the music pro– gram is by audition. Audition requirements may be obtained by writing to the Depatiment ofMusic. Scholarships Scholarship assistance is available to music majors who qualify on the basis of audition, academic record, and references. Additional academic scholarships and other types of financial assistance are available to qualified individuals through the Cedarville College Financial Aid Office. Music Theory Placement Examination All students who enroll in any of the various majors offered by the Music Department, and students pursuing a music minor, may take the music theory and aural skills examination for test-out credit. This test is administered during College Week in the fall quaiier. Additional information may be secured by writing the Department ofMusic. Fees Instrumental rental fee, per quarter, $25; practice room fee, per quarter, $20 (each hour of lesson credit). Ensemble Participation All music majors must take six quarters ofEnsemble for credit in order to fulfill the degree requirement. Beyond this requirement, however, students have the option of taking Ensembles either for one hour of credit or for "zero" credit. Sophomore Review In order to continue in the music program, all music majors must meet the requirements established by the department for sophomore-level performance proficiency in their primary performance area. This review is typically held spring quarter at the end of the sophomore year. Piano Proficiency All music majors and minors are expected to meet the minimumproficiency requirements for piano as established by the department. Music majors (other than keyboard) must take three hours of Class Piano, or test out. Students who test out of Class Piano must take a total of three credit hours of private piano. Capstone Recital or Project In addition to performance in general student recitals throughout the college experi– ence, all music majors are required to exhibit a level of performance for graduation which meets the requirements and standards of the department. For performance, keyboard pedagogy, church music ministry, theory/ composition and music education majors, the capstone requirement is a senior recital. For music history majors the requirement is a junior recital and a senior capstone project. Music Student Handbook Every music major and minor will receive a Music Student Handbook upon entering the music program. The handbook is the authori– tative statement on all department policy as it applies to the student. Each music student is responsible for follow– ing the policies and procedures contained in both the handbook and the college catalog. Cedarville music groups travel locally, regionally, and intemationally. Tile Concert Chorale pe1for111ed at the Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, Ohio in 1995.