2002-2003 Academic Catalog

126 Music School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible Purpose Statement The purpose of the Department of Music is to help develop an appreciation and understanding of the musical arts consistent with a biblical worldview. The department seeks to help students gain an understanding of the responsibility of stewardship, service, and worship that is placed upon those to whom God has given musical talents. The Department of Music seeks to: 1. Provide cognitive tools for developing a comprehensive and integrated understanding of music theory, history, and literature. 2. Provide preparation in the skills of conducting, arranging, composing, and musical performance. 3. Provide opportunities for the development of musical sensitivity. 4. Provide a wide spectrum of performance and ministry opportunities. 5. Provide foundational knowledge for entrance into a chosen music vocation or graduate school. Personal Requirements Auditions Applicants who wish to major in music should follow the standard procedures for admission. Satisfactory completion of an audition is required for approval as a music major. Students should contact the Department of Music to obtain requirements and to schedule an audition. 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 University Financial Aid Office. Music Theory Exams All incoming students are required to pass the Music Theory Competency Exam. This test assures that students have the minimum knowledge necessary for college- level Music Theory courses. The exam is scheduled during "Getting Started" week activities. Students who have had significant music theory training prior to attending Cedarville may take the Music Theory Test-Out Exam. Contact the Department of Music for additional information regarding this test. Department Requirements Music Student Handbook The Music Student Handbook is the authoritative statement on all department policy as it applies to the student. Each music student is responsible for following the policies and procedures contained in both the handbook and the university catalog. Private Lessons are open to all music majors and minors with curricular need. Students are expected to take private lessons on their major instrument for each semester they are enrolled. Exceptions to this include students who are student teaching and other circumstances as deemed appropriate by the chairman. Semester Performance Juries All music majors perform a jury in their primary performing area every semester. The jury is a short performance for a committee of music faculty. The grade from the jury counts for 25% of the final grade in private lessons for the semester. For performance majors, the jury counts for 33% of the final grade in private lessons. Freshman Review After the second semester of study, freshmen are evaluated by a committee of music faculty to determine whether they are making adequate progress to continue in the music program. Students who do not show satisfactory progress may be asked to change majors. Sophomore Check While the primary screen for continuance in the music program occurs at the Freshman Review, student achievement is also checked at the end of the sophomore year to confirm adequate progress toward degree completion and admittance to upper-level music courses. Piano Proficiency All music majors are expected to meet the minimum proficiency requirements for piano as established by the department. Piano placement is done during "Getting Started" week. Complete piano proficiency requirements are available in the music office. Ensemble Participation Music majors are expected to partici- pate in at least one ensemble every semester they are enrolled. Once the credit requirements for their majors are fulfilled, they may enroll for “zero” credit. Recital and Program Attendance is required of all music majors and minors. All students must complete recital and program attendance each semester they are enrolled as a music major. Minors must take 2 consecutive semesters. Capstone Recital or Project In addition to performance in general student recitals throughout the college experience, all music majors are required to exhibit a level of performance for graduation that meets the requirements and standards of the department. For all majors, the capstone requirement is a senior recital or project. Fees Instrumental rental fee, per semester: $50; practice room fee, per semester: $100 (each hour of lesson credit). Classes that involve labs or university-provided student equipment may also have similar fees. Programs of Study The Department of Music offers the following programs of study: Bachelor of Arts in: • Music Bachelor of Music* in: • Church Music Ministries • Composition • Keyboard Pedagogy • Performance Bachelor of Music Education in: • Choral • Instrumental Minors in: • Art • Church Music Ministries • Graphic Design • Music * Bachelor of Music degree programs are tentative, pending approval by the Ohio Board of Regents. Technical Resources The Department of Music relies heavily on the use of technol- ogy to accomplish its educational objectives. Students will spend time in a state of the art music computer/synthesizer lab that allows them to practice ear training, produce printed musical scores, and complete fully orchestrated compositions.