2002-2003 Academic Catalog

137 Music School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible ART-4990 Independent Study in Art 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of art for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Church Music CHMU-2060 Music and the Arts in Worship –Fa 3 hours An introduction to and overview of the philosophy and history of church music ministry in the evangelical tradition including the biblical foundation of worship and music, the philosophical foundations for various worship approaches, the application of biblical principles to past and present traditions, and biblical, cultural, and practical principles for worship and praise ministries. CHMU-2600 Music of the Church –Sp 3 hours An in-depth review of the past, present, and future of music in the church and its use in worship. The course provides tools that students can use to evaluate the quality and usefulness of various musical styles within the context of different worship traditions. (odd years) CHMU-3630 Administering Church Music I –Sp 3 hours Training in the organization, administration, planning, and presentation of vocal music in worship. Included in the course is a study of the administrative, organizational, and pedagogical methods for teaching and training children, youth, and adults along with an extensive examination of music literature and curricula appropriate to different age groups. (even years) CHMU-3640 Administering Church Music II –Sp 3 hours Training in the organization, administration, planning, and presentation of instrumental music in worship. Included in the course is a study of the development of small wind and brass ensembles, large ensembles, repertoire and the function of ensembles in worship and Christian education. (odd years) CHMU-4900 Church Music Internship 9 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 endorse- ment from advisor and chairman of the Department of Music one academic semester before period of service desired and prior to registering. Students should see the director of the church music area for complete internship requirements. CHMU-4990 Independent Study–Church Music 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of church music for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Class Study CLMU-1170 Diction for Singers I –Fa 2 hours Students will master the rules of pronouncing Italian and Latin language song texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Classroom activities will include listening to, reading, and singing Italian and Latin language song texts. CLMU-1180 Diction for Singers II –Sp 2 hours Students will master the rules 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-1810 Piano Class I –Fa 2 hours Group instruction in piano fundamentals. Required for music majors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to other individuals with permission of the instructor. CLMU-1820 Piano Class II –Sp 2 hours Continued group instruction in piano fundamentals and repertoire. Prerequisite: CLMU-1810 Piano Class I . CLMU-1860 Voice Class –Fa 1 hour Group instruction in basic vocal technique and repertoire. Enrollment open to any student not majoring in voice. Repeatable. CLMU-2110 Song Literature –Sp 2 hours Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of Thoroughbass to the 20 th Century. Analysis of scores will be done through recordings and live performances. (even years) CLMU-2120 Oratorio Literature –Sp 2 hours A chronological study of the world of oratorio beginning with the Passions of Johann Sebastian Bach continuing through Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and on to the staged oratorios of today. Class time is heavily devoted to aural and score analysis, with the occasional solos from major oratorio works. (odd years) CLMU-2130 Opera Literature –Fa 2 hours Designed to acquaint the student with the world of opera literature from the earliest opera Euridice written in 1600 to the present 21 st century operas. Representative works will be discussed from the Baroque, Seria, Buffa, Bel Canto, Romantic, Verismo, English and Contemporary American styles. (odd years) CLMU-2140 Opera Workshop –Sp 1 hours The coaching, staging, and performance of operatic literature in scenes, recitals or full-scale productions. (odd years) CLMU-2210 Brass Literature –Fa 2 hours A survey of brass literature covering all historical periods but emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years) CLMU-2220 Percussion Literature –Sp 2 hours A survey of literature for percussion with special emphasis on the 20 th Century. Total percussion will be considered. (even years) CLMU-2230 String Literature –Fa 2 hours A survey of string literature covering all historical periods but emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years) CLMU-2240 Woodwind Literature –Sp 2 hours The study of the history and literature of the woodwind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon). (odd years) CLMU-2300 Keyboard Literature –Fa 2 hours A survey of music for the piano and its precursors, covering the period from 1600 to the present, with a focus on the works which have come to form the core of the repertoire. (odd years) CLMU-2310 Collaborative Piano –Fa,Sp 1 hours Supervised piano accompanying experience. The student is assigned to work with one vocalist or instrumentalist for the semester and will prepare music for studio lessons as well as public performances. CLMU-2750 Performance Seminar –Fa,Sp 0 hours A once-per-semester seminar, which may take the form of a lecture, masterclass, or recital. CLMU-2760 Performance Portfolio –Fa,Sp 0 hours The student will assemble and present materials, which demonstrate performance achievement and professional awareness. The portfolio may include documentation of performances, masterclass, and repertoire. Students with artistic interest and ability are challenged to develop their skills from a Biblical perspective and viewpoint.