2001-2002 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities, Popular Christian music artists, Point of Grace, presented a11 upl(fiing and enjoyable concert for the Cedarville family during the 2000-01 school year. THMU-133 Aural Skills III-Sp 2 hours Singing and writing of chromatic scales, tonal and rhythmic groups, more difficult tonal melodies, and two-part work. Prerequisite: THMU-132 Aural Skills II. Corequisite: THMU-123 TheolJ' III. (Fee: $20) THMU-224 Theory IV-A 3 hours Comprehensive review ofTheoty I, II, and III. Part writing, analysis, and creative work. Prerequisite: THMU-123 TheOJJ' III. (Fee: $20) THMU-225 Theory V-W 3 hours Critical study and analysis of the chromatic harmony and formal structure of 18th and 19th century music. Creative work in traditional compositional fonns. Prerequisite: THMU-224 The01J1 IV. (Fee: $20) THMU-226 Theory VI-Sp 3 hours Survey of contrapuntal techniques and analytical study of 20th centuty compositional techniques, including impressionistic, serial, neoclassical, and electronic practices; creative work in contemporary styles. Prerequisite: THMU-225 TheOJJ' V. (Fee: $20) THMU-234 Aural Skills IV-A 1 hour Melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic dictation, singing and error detection. Melodic strnctural devices, chord identification, syncopa– tion and sub triplets. Prerequisite: THMU-133 Aural Skills III. Corequisite: THMU-224 Theo1)1 IV. (Fee: $20) THMU-235 Aural Sldlls V-W 1 hour Melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation, singing and error detection. Modulation identification; phrase, key, cadence and harmonic relationships; super triplets, and more difficult rhythms. Prerequisite: THMU-234 Aural Skills IV. Corequisite: THMU-225 Theol)' V. (Fee: $20) THMU-251 Music Engraving I-A 3 hours The first of a two-part series in music notation using the FINALE software program. Provides complete hands-on training using FINALE speedy-entty method for notation. Requires at least two hours lab each week. (Fee: $25) THMU-252 Music Engraving U-W 2 hours The second of a two-part series in music notation using the FINALE software program. Provides hands-on training using FINALE speedy– entty and hyper-scribe methods for notation. Application is made to transferring notation to sequencing programs for playback purposes. Requires at least two hours lab each week. (Fee: $25) THMU-253 Music Sequencing-Sp 2 hours In-depth training in the principles of music sequencing with computers and synthesizers. Students will learn to blend the power of today's music technology with their knowledge of music theoty, partwriting, and orchestration to produce musical compositions in various styles. (Fee: $25) THMU-310 Counterpoint-Sp 3 hours Survey of polyphonic music of the 18th century including analysis and experimental writing of species counterpoint, canon, two-part inventions, fogal expositions, and trio sonata movements. Prerequi– site: THMU-225 The01J1 V. THMU-314 Functional Keyboard Skills-A 2 hours Development of skills in harmonization at sight, transposition, playing by ear, and other keyboard harmony skills specifically designed to meet the piano proficiency requirements. Prerequisite: permission ofthe instructor. THMU-411 Form and Analysis-W 3 hours Study of the structure of music approached through analysis of representative works. Prerequisite: THMU-222 Theo1)1 VI. THMU-413 Orchestration-A 3 hours Designed to develop skills in scoring music for various instt·mnental groups. Prerequisite: THMU-226 TheolJ' VI. (Fee: $20) THMU-414 Choral Arranging-W 3 hours Study of arranging for the choral medium. Includes principles of arranging for children, youth, and adult choirs. Special attention given to arranging for large and small choral ensembles as accompanied by a variety ofmedia including congregation, live instruments, MIDI, video enhanced and audio sound tracks. Students learn to write chord charts for use in church and commercial venues. Class presentation of student arrangements in a concert setting is provided. Prerequisite: CHMU-350 Church Music Administration; THMU-251 Music Engraving I; CHMU-353,354 Church Music Methods and Materials I,II. THMU-499 Independent Study in Theory/Composition -A,W,Sp,Su 1-4 hours Independent and intensive stt1dy in a patiicular area of music theory for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Repeatable up to four credits. Members of' Cedarville's perfor111i11g musical groups devlop their musical skills under the direction of' Cedarville's experienced a11d qualified faculty.