2001-2002 Academic Catalog

CLMU-218 Diction for Singers II-Sp 3 hours Students will master the mies of pronouncing German and French language song texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Classroom activities will include listening to, reading, and singing German and French language song texts. CLMU-219 Solo Vocal Literature-----Sp 3 hours Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of Thoroughbass to the 20th Century. Analysis of scores will be done in conjunction with recordings and live performances. CLMU-286 Intermediate Voice Class-W 2 hours Continued vocal instrnction with an emphasis on pedagogical techniques developed through laborat01y experience. Required for the student pursuing the BME degree (instrumental track). Available to any student desiring further vocal study. Prerequisite: CLMU-186 Voice Class. 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 1, or permission o,f instmctor. CDMU-362 Instrumental Conducting-W 3 hours Designed to take the student beyond basic conducting 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 fundamentals such as tone, intonation, balance, rhythmic ensemble, and interpretation. Prerequisite: CDMU-260 Introduction 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 intonation, resonance, diction, blend and balance. Rehearsal procedures will be discussed and practiced withmusic department performing groups. Stylistic features will be discussed through the examination ofselected repertoire appropriate for school and church ensembles. Prerequisite: CDMU-260 l11troductio11 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. Understanding 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 must attend a prescribed number of programs and 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 ofthe music department. Ensembles PFMU-210 Piano Ensemble-----A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Piano Ensemble is an organization of advanced pianists which meets weekly to perform duet and duo piano literature. The Ensemble performs publicly on a regular basis. PFMU-380 Concert Chorale-----A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Concert Chorale is a group of 60 select voices. Repertoire is chosen from a wide spectrum ofmusical styles including choral masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals, and tasteful contempora1y 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 The Men's Glee Club has a membership of 50 voices, selected by audition. Literature includes traditional 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-383 University Jazz Singers 0-1 hours The University Jazz Singers is a chamber group made up of 12-14 select voices, accompanied by an auditioned rhythm section of piano, bass, drums, guitar, and percussion. Repertoire is selected from representative styles and eras of American jazz, as well as from other ethnic jazz traditions. The development of improvisational skill within the literature will be emphasized among participants. Numerous concerts and festival patiicipation are planned each year. Prerequisite: Sophomore classification or higher, audition only. PFMU-384 Women's Choir-A,W,Sp 0-1 homs The Women's Choir consists of 50 t·eble voices, selected by audition. Repertoire embraces all historical periods and styles with performances on campus, in schools, churches, and civic meetings. 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 University and its constituency by performing concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir literature. Major concerts are performed each quarter. PFMU-394 Orchestra-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Orchestra is composed of string, wind, brass, and percussion players selected by audition. The group performs challenging, high quality 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 literahire, the band has 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 Jazz Band-A,W,Sp 0-1 hours The Jazz Band has a membership ofapproximately 16 musicians, selected by audition. The group performs Big Band music and contemporary jazz standards. The band is active in both campus and off-campus activities. 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 4 hours Survey ofmusical 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-331 Music History I-Medieval and Renaissance-----A · 3 hours 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 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 ofMonteverdi, Schuetz, Lully, Corelli, Vivaldi, Rameau, J. S. Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, and Mozart. HLMU-333 Music History III-Romantic and Modern-Sp 3 hours Study of the music of western civilization traced from the time of Beethoven to the present.