2002-2003 Academic Catalog

141 Music School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible THMU-3500 Advanced Music Technology –Sp 2 hours In-depth study of notational techniques for music score production and the development of the skills required for sequencing musical compositions with computers and synthesiz- ers. Prerequisite: THMU-1500 Introduction to Music technology; passing grade on competency exam; or permission of instructor. (Fee: $50) THMU-4100 Counterpoint –Fa 3 hours Survey of polyphonic music of the 18th century including analysis and experimental writing of species counterpoint, canon, two-part inventions, fugal expositions, and trio sonata movements. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. THMU-4110 Form and Analysis –Sp 3 hours Study of the structure of music approached through analysis of representative works. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV . THMU-4130 Orchestration –Fa 3 hours Designed to develop skills in scoring music for various instru- mental groups. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. (Fee: $30) THMU-4140 Choral Arranging –Fa 2 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 of media 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. (Fee: $30) THMU-4990 Independent Study in Theory/Composition 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music theory or composition for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Repeatable up to three credits. Performance Private instruction for credit in piano, voice, guitar, orchestral and band instruments, and composition is available to all music majors. Students with majors outside of the Department of Music need special approval from the department chairman. Credit in performance lessons is based on a minimum of six hours of practice and one half-hour lesson per week for one hour of credit. An audition is required for initial registration. Continued registration is based upon satisfactory progress as determined each semester by the instructor. (Fee: $100 per credit) Private Study PLMU-1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 Organ 1-2 hours PLMU-1100, 2100, 3100, 4100 Piano 1-2 hours PLMU-1200, 2200, 3200, 4200 Voice 1-2 hours PLMU-1300, 2300, 3300, 4300 Trumpet 1-2 hours PLMU-1310, 2310, 3310, 4310 Trombone/Baritone Horn 1-2 hours PLMU-1320, 2320, 3320, 4320 French Horn 1-2 hours PLMU-1330, 2330, 3330, 4330 Tuba 1-2 hours PLMU-1400, 2400, 3400, 4400 Clarinet 1-2 hours PLMU-1410, 2410, 3410, 4410 Flute 1-2 hours PLMU-1420, 2420, 3420, 4420 Saxophone 1-2 hours PLMU-1430, 2430, 3430, 4430 Oboe 1-2 hours PLMU-1440, 2440, 3440, 4440 Bassoon 1-2 hours PLMU-1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 Violin 1-2 hours PLMU-1510, 2510, 3510, 4510 Viola 1-2 hours PLMU-1520, 2520, 3520, 4520 Cello 1-2 hours PLMU-1530, 2530, 3530, 4530 Double Bass 1-2 hours PLMU-1550, 2550, 3550, 4550 Harp 1-2 hours PLMU-1600, 2600, 3600, 4600 Guitar 1-2 hours PLMU-1700, 2700, 3700, 4700 Percussion 1-2 hours PLMU-2800, 3800, 4800 Music Composition 1-2 hours PLMU-3900 Junior Recital 1 hour Music major performance emphasis students should register for this course the semester they are ready to present their junior recital. Program is presented in a half recital format. (Fee: $75) PLMU-4900 Senior Recital 1 hour Music majors should register for this course the semester in which their recitals are to be presented. Capstone course. (Fee: $75) PLMU-4910 Senior Seminar –Fa,Sp 1 hour/sem One-on-one preparation for the Senior Project capstone presentation. The seminar may take the form of private studio instruction or research assistance. (Fee: $100) PLMU-4920 Senior Project –Sp 1 hour The capstone project for the B.A. in Music degree. Students should register for this course at the same time as their second semester of Senior Seminar. (Fee: $75.00) The Jubilate Ministry Choir enables students to use their musical talents to the glory and honor of God.