2006-2007 Academic Catalog

2006-07 Cedarville University 167 School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible Music and Art Music and Art History HLMU-2100 2 hours Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture –Fa Survey of jazz as an American art form, as a representative of both Western and non-Western practices, that now make up our American multi-culture, and as the primary vehicle for the realization of improvisation within that multi-culture. Acquaints the student of music with jazz styles and the major figures in jazz history and assists in the discovery of jazz influence upon all other American music, both classical and popular. Prerequisites: THMU- 1220 Music Theory II; THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. (even years) HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature –Sp 3 hours Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses upon art traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and learn to listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-3310 Music History I –Fa 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from its primitive sources and giving special attention to Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque music as demonstrated through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each period. HLMU-3320 Music History II –Sp 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from the 1580s to the present time. HLMU-3400 Global Music –Fa 2 hours A socio-anthropological approach to the study of worlds music. Surveying music of cultures of Africa, the Americas, and Asia as well as European folk music. Music traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes music as an integral part of society and culture, helping students discover the influence of culture on music, and the subsequent role of music within the culture. (Fee: $25) (odd years) HLMU-4110 Choral Literature –Sp 3 hours An historical overview of choral music from 1400 to the present. Attention is given to primary genres of choral composition: motet, madrigal, mass, anthem, oratorio, passion, cantata, and orchestral works with choir. This course will serve as an elective for majors in choral music education, church music, vocal performance, and composition. (even years) HLMU-4990 Independent Study in Music History 1-3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music history for individual students who demonstrate special interests and abilities. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310, 3320 Music History I, II. Humanities HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities –Fa,Sp 3 hours Historical study of the relationship of music, art, and literature to the dominant cultural, religious, and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. (Fee: $50) HUM-2430 Enjoyment of Music –Fa 3 hours This class is designed to present a study of music by genre and chronology. It will focus upon the art traditions in music. Students will become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and will learn to listen analytically. The primary goal will be to bring students as far as possible along the road to being music lovers. (even years) HUM-4980 Special Topics – Humanities –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Study of selected topics in humanities. Keyboard Pedagogy KPMU-2010 Keyboard Pedagogy I –Fa 3 hours Study of techniques and literature for the teaching of beginning and intermediate piano students both in private and class settings. Includes study of graded teaching materials and participation in a supervised teaching setting. Prerequisites: THMU-1210,1220 Music Theory I, II; THMU1310,1320 Aural Skills I, II. KPMU-2020 Keyboard Pedagogy II –Sp 3 hours Discussion of pedagogical problems involving intermediate students; evaluations of piano literature and investigation of specific aspects of piano pedagogy through readings and discussion. Survey of piano literature and its predecessors— clavichord, harpsichord, and pianoforte—from the early English virginal music to the present time. Prerequisite: KPMU-2010 Keyboard Pedagogy I. KPMU-3110, 3120, 4110, 4120 1 hour each Directed Teaching –Fa,Sp Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate-level piano students. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I, II. KPMU-3150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I –Fa 2 hours Designed to develop critical and creative teaching approaches for students of varying personality and learning styles with application to theory, technique, and music concepts needed by primary and elementary-level piano students both in private and group settings. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I, II. KPMU-3160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar II –Sp 2 hours Survey of representative Baroque through 20 th century literature for the advanced pre-college pianist. The course is enhanced with videos, required readings, and discussion relative to topics such as performance anxiety, technique, and performance style. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I, II. KPMU-4150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar III –Fa 2 hours Pedagogical methods and techniques using electronic studio in-class teaching. The course is enhanced with videos, required readings, and discussion relative to group teaching. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. KPMU-4160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar IV –Sp 2 hours Continued application of various learning styles with application to developing musical performance in intermediate and advanced- level piano students both in private and group settings. The course also includes an introduction to business practices for the independent piano teacher. Access to the modern music computer lab allows students to work on musical ideas and provides the means for putting creativity into practice.