2002-2003 Academic Catalog

138 Music School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible CLMU-2800 Intro to Music Composition –Sp 2 hours Designed to introduce the student to the foundational concepts of musical composition. Students will gain facility with the tools of composition and will begin composing in various styles. CLMU-2850 Composition Seminar –Fa,Sp 0 hours A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students to aspects of the compositional art that are not part of general class material. The seminar may take the form of a lecture, masterclass, or recital. CLMU-2860 Composition Portfolio –Fa 0 hours Designed as an opportunity for students to receive guidance and feedback on preparing, assembling, and presenting a composition portfolio. The portfolio may include documentation of performances, masterclasses, and completed compositions. CLMU-3110 Choral Repertoire –Fa 2 hours This course exposes the student to exemplary repertoire for choirs of all levels and voicings. Most class sessions are devoted to sight-reading and discussing a large number of choral pieces as well as evaluative listening to recordings. Open to all music majors, minors, and to all CU ensemble members. For music majors, it is recommended that this course be taken concurrently with CDMU-3630 Choral Methods. Conducting CDMU-2600 Introduction to Conducting –Fa 2 hours The basic technique of the conductor’s art: score reading, conducting patterns, interpreting, cueing, rehearsal procedures, and stylistic conceptualization. Prerequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I; or permission of instructor. CDMU-3610 Choral Conducting –Sp 2 hours Concentrated focus upon the choral conductor’s stylistic gestures and verbal communication as they impact ensemble intonation, diction, tone, blend and balance. This course emphasizes diagnostic listening, problem solving, observation of professional conductors, the conducting of larger choral/ instrumental works, and student rehearsal of various music department choral ensembles. CDMU-3620 Instrumental Conducting –Sp 2 hours Designed to take the student beyond basic conducting tech- niques 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-2600 Intro- duction to Conducting . CDMU-3630 Choral Methods –Fa 2 hours Further development of conducting skills with special emphasis placed upon the organization of a comprehensive school choral curriculum. Rehearsal strategies and vocal techniques are discussed and practiced as they apply to choirs of all levels and voicings. Prerequisite: CDMU-2600 Introducion to Conducting; or permission of the instructor. CDMU-4990 Independent Study in Conducting 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of conduct- ing for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: CDMU-3620 Instrumental Conducting; CDMU-3630 Choral Methods; or equivalent. Ensembles PFMU-3100 Piano Ensemble –Fa,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-3210 Jubilatè –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours Ministry team of 40 select voices; open to all students by audition. Repertoire is selected from a wide spectrum of musical styles in evangelical traditions. Numerous concerts on campus and in churches with special application to weekend music ministry workshops and “event-oriented presentations.” Meets twice a week. Annual tour Spring Semester. PFMU-3650 Chamber Ensemble –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The performance of representative literature in a variety of instrumental and vocal settings. Groups are normally student- formed and faculty-led and can be either homogenous (all strings, all brass, etc.) or heterogeneous. NOTE: An instructor must be designated for a group before any of its members register for this course. Prerequisites: permission of instructor; approval of the chair. PFMU-3800 Concert Chorale –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The Concert Chorale is a group of 60 select voices. Repertoire is chosen from a wide spectrum of musical styles including choral masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals, and tasteful contemporary works. Numerous concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues. PFMU-3820 Men’s Glee Club –Fa,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-3830 University Jazz Singers –Fa,Sp 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 participation are planned each year. Prerequisite: sophomore classification or higher; audition only. PFMU-3840 Women’s Choir –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The Women’s Choir consists of 50 treble voices, selected by audition. Repertoire embraces all historical periods and styles with performances on campus, in schools, churches, and civic meetings. PFMU-3880 Brass Choir –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The Brass Choir of select instrumentation consists of 20 to 25 members. It serves the University and its constituency by perform- ing concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir literature. Major concerts are performed each semester. PFMU-3940 University Orchestra –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The Orchestra is composed of string, wind, brass, and percus- sion players selected by audition. The group performs challeng- ing, high quality literature in concerts on campus and has opportunities to minister in local churches. PFMU-3970 Symphonic Band –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80 members, selected by audition. Performing quality band litera- ture, the band has appeared before state and national confer- ence 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 in schools. PFMU-3980 Jazz Band –Fa,Sp 0-1 hours The Jazz Band has a membership of approximately 16 musi- cians, selected by audition. The group performs Big Band music and contemporary jazz standards. The band is active in both campus and off-campus activities.