2004-2005 Academic Catalog

143 Music and Art School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible scenes, recitals or full-scale productions. (odd years) CLMU-2210 Brass Literature –Fa 1 hour A survey of brass literature covering all historical periods but emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years) CLMU-2220 Percussion Literature –Sp 1 hour 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 –Sp 1 hour A survey of string literature covering all historical periods but emphasizing the chamber music genre. (even years) CLMU-2240 Woodwind Literature –Fa 1 hour The study of the history and literature of the woodwind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon). (odd years) CLMU-2300 Keyboard Literature –Sp 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 hour 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, that 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. 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 toConducting –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-3610Choral 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 tech- nique and score analysis while learning to conceptualize musical fundamentals such as tone, intonation, balance, rhythmic ensemble, and interpretation. Prerequisite: CDMU- 2600 Introduction 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 inConducting 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, that meets weekly to perform duet and duo piano literature. The Ensemble performs publicly on a regular basis. PFMU-3210 Jubilate –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. 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-3820Men’sGlee 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 participa- tion are planned each year. Prerequisites: sophomore classifica- tion 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 performing 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-