1998-1999 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible 143 Humanities HUM-140 Introduction to the Humanities-A,W,Sp,Su 5 hours 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-243 Music Appreciation-W 4 hours 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. (even years) HUM-300 American Popular Music-Sp 4 hours Designed to help the student gain an appreciation and understanding 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. Chamber Ensembles Opportunities exist for qualified students to pe1iorm in chamber ensembles. Representative ensembles may include: PFMU-387 Brass Ensemble-A,W,Sp PFMU-391 Woodwind Ensemble-A,W,Sp PFMU-393 String Ensemble-A,W,Sp PFMU-385 Vocal Ensemble-A,W,Sp Church Music 0-1 hours 0-1 hours 0-1 hom·s 0-1 hours CHMU-205 Introduction to Church Music-A,Sp 2 hours Overview of church music ministry in the evangelical traditions: 1) biblical foundation of worship, music ministry, 2) five major tasks for the minister of music/worship leader, 3) hymnology, 4) long term ministry planning, and 5) song leading, worship leading, service planning, and application to the overall mission of the church. CHMU-240 History and Philosophy of Worship-W 2 hours Study of the history of music in the evangelical traditions, from early Hebrew worship through the American Singing School Move– ment, the Moody-Sankey revivals, 20th century evangelistic crusades, scripture song movement, and recent gospel music phenomena. Attention is given to the philosophical foundations for various worship approaches within the evangelical movement, the application of biblical principles to past and present traditions, and biblical, cultural, and practical principles for worship and praise ministries are established. · CHMU-250 Hymnology-W 3 hours 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-350 Church Music Administration-A 2 hours Study of the process, organization, administration, planning, and presentation of church music in the evangelical tradition(s). Attention is given to concepts of service planning, the organization of a comprehensive music program, music group preparation, music program development, and the application of the Five Major Tasks for the minister of music/worship leader. Considerable time is devoted to the development of a music ministry calendar. Includes a class project and guest presentations from local pastors and ministers of music. (odd years) CHMU-353 Church Music Methods and Materials I-A 4 hours Study of the administrative, organizational, pedagogical methods in teaching and training children, youth, and adults in music of the evangelical traditions. Special attention is given to the application of ORFF and Kodaly methodology to children's music as well as an extensive examination of music literature and curricula appropriate to the evangelical church. Application of MIDI instrument is applied to the training of children, youth, and adults. A publishers' file is assimilated, discussed, and developed. (even years) CHMU-354 Church Mnsic Methods and Materials II-Sp 2 hours Introduction to the importance of instrumental music in the church in a seminar setting. This is 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-490,491,492 Church Music Ministry Internship -A,W,Sp 5 hours Intensive field experience in a local church. Place of service is determined by student interest, recommendation of supervising faculty, availability of local church and supervising minister of music. Students must apply for internships and receive endorsement from advisor and chairman of the department of music one academic quarter before period of service desired and prior to registering. Students should see the Director of the Church Music area for complete internship requirements. Class Study CLMU-181 Piano Class I-A 1 hour Group instruction in piano fundamentals. Required for m.usic majors and minors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to other individuals with permission of the instructor. CLMU-182 Piano Class II-W 1 hour Continued group instruction in piano fundamentals and repertoire. Prerequisite: CLMU-181 Piano Class I. CLMU-183 Piano Class III-SP 1 hour Continued group instruction in piano fundamentals and intermediate repertoire. Prerequisite: CLMU-181 Piano Class I; CLMU-182 Piano Class II. CLMU-186 Voice Class-A 1 hour Group instruction in basic vocal technique and repertoire. Enroll– ment open to any student not majoring in voice. Repeatable. Prerequisite: audition. CLMU-218 Diction for Singers-W 3 hours Equips the student to accurately and confidently enunciate Italian, German, and French languages in song. Standard song texts are transcribed into the international phonetic alphabet and the results correlated with oral reading in class and on tape recordings. CLMU-219 Solo Vocal Literature-Sp 3 hours Survey of literature for the solo voicefrom the onset of Thoroughbass to the 20th Century. Analysis of scores will be done through recordings and live pe1iormances. CLMU-286 Intermediate Voice Class-W 2 hours Continued vocal instruction with an emphasis on pedagogical techniques developed through laboratory experience. Required for the student pursuing the BME degree (instrumental track). Available to any student desiring further vocal study. Prerequisite: CLMU-186 Voice Class. · Professor Charles Clevenger, a graduate of the Cincinnati Consen1atory of Music, provides private instruction to interested students.