1997-1998 Academic Catalog

Conducting CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting-A 3 hours . The basic te~hnique .of the c<.mductor's art: score reading, conduct– mg pattern~, u:iterpretmg, c?~mg, rehearsal procedures, and stylistic co~ceptuahzat10n. Prerequ1S1te: THMU-121 Theory I or permission of mstructor. CDMU-362 Instrumental Conducting-W 3 hours Designed to take the student beyond basic conducting techniques and present th~ special char~cte.ristics of instrumental conducting. The student will develop skills 111 rehearsal technique and score analysis while learning to conceptualize musical fundamentals such as tone, ~~tonation, balance, rhythmic ensemble, and interpretation. Prerequ1s1te: CDMU-260 Introduction to Conducting. CDM~-363 Choral Methods and Repertoire-Sp 3 hours Contmued development of conducting skills emphasizing score reading, diagnostic listening and the refinement of choral intonation r~sonance, diction, blend and balance. Rehearsal procedures will be' dtsc~s~ed and pract.iced w~th music department performing groups. Styhsttc 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 In~ep~~dent and intensive study in a particular area of conducting for md1v1dual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: CDMU-362 or 363 or equivalent. Students receive pril'at~ instruction from professors with outstanding e>.penence and credentials like Charles Clevenger, a graduate ofthe Cincinnati Conservatory ofMusic. · Music 1 General Music GMUS-100 Introduction to Music Philosophy-A 1 hour Philo~ophical ~n? scriptl.~ral foundation for the Christian concepts of m~stcal creativity, musical worship, and stewardship. Under– standmg the unique teacher-student relationship in music. A first atte~pt at codifying a coherent, personal, Christian philosophy of music. GMU~-10~ Program. and Recital Attendance-A,W,Sp 0 hours Music majors and mmors must attend a prescribed number of artist series programs, ~eneral recitals, senior recitals, and faculty recitals each quarter. Majors must enroll each quarter. For a music minor students must 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. Prerequisite: permission of the music department. Ensembles PFMU-210 Piano Ensemble-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Piano Ensemble is an organization of advanced pianists who meet weekly to perform duet and duo piano literature. The Ensemble performs publicly on a regular basis. PFMU-370 Handbell Choir-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours . The Handbell Choir i~ comprised of 12 members. Repertoire mcludes standard classical and sacred handbell literature. Petfor– mances include selected chapel services and a major performance during the spring quarter. PFMU-380 Concert Chorale-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Concert Chorale has a membership of 55 select voices. ~eper~oire is chosen fron:i a wide spectrum of musical styles mcludmg choral masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals and tasteful contemporary works. Numerous concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues. PFMU-382 Men's Glee Club-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours T~e. Men',s Glee C!ub has a mei:n.bership of 40 voices, selected by aud1t10n. Literature mcludes trad1t10nal sacred and secular music from the Renaissance throughout the 20th century. Several concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues. PFMU-384 Women's Choir-W,Sp 0-1 hours The Women's Choir consists of 50 treble voices, selected by audition. Repertoire embraces all historical periods and styles with performances on campus, in schools, churches, and civic meetings. PFMU-386 Oratorio Chorus-A 0-1 hours The Oratorio Chorus is composed of approximately 100 mixed voices. Active during the fall quarter of each academic year, the group presents a major choral work early in December. Handel's ~essiah is performed evety third year. Recent repertoire has mcluded Mendelssohn's St. Paul, J. S. Bach's Christmas Oratorio, and John Rutter's Gloria. PFMU-388 Brass Choir-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Brass Choir of select instrumentation consists of 20 to 25 members. It serves the College and its constituency by performing concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir literature. Major concerts are performed each quarter. PFMU-394 String Choir-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The String Choir is composed of approximately 20 string players (or more as enrollment and interest allow), selected by audition. The group performs challenging, high quality string literature in concerts on campus and has opportunities to minister in local churches. PFMU-397 Symphonic Band-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80 members, selected by audition. Performing quality band literature, the band appeared before state and national conference audiences and in concert under the baton of such guest conductors as Jim Curnow, George Strombeck, and George Wilson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus, in churches and schools. PFMU-398 Lab Band-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Lab Band. ~as a membership of approximately 16 musicians, selected by aud1t10n. The group petforms Big Band music that spans the 30's, 40's, and up to present-day arrangements. The band is active in both campus and off-campus activities.