2006-2007 Academic Catalog

2006-07 Cedarville University 169 School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible Music and Art Music and Art THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology –Fa 1 hour An introductory study of the use of computers and synthesizers in the production of printed musical scores. All students are expected to complete this course during their first year of study since the skills acquired in the course are used throughout their academic curriculum. THMU-2140 Functional Keyboard Skills –Fa 1 hour Students will develop skills in harmonization at sight, transposition, playing by ear, and other keyboard harmony skills specifically designed to meet the piano proficiency requirements. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. THMU-2210 Music Theory III –Fa 3 hours Critical study and analysis of the chromatic harmony and formal structure of 18th and 19th century music. Creative work in traditional compositional forms. THMU-2220 Music Theory IV– Sp 3 hours Survey of contrapuntal techniques and analytical study of 20th century compositional techniques, including impressionistic, serial, neoclassical, and electronic practices: creative work in contemporary styles. THMU-2310 Aural Skills III –Fa 2 hours Intermediate aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems by including syncopated and irregular rhythmic patterns as well as full four- voice harmonic dictation, including more advanced chromatic language. Prerequisite: THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. Corequisite: THMU-2210 Music Theory III. THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV –Sp 2 hours Advanced aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale degree method. More advanced melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation, including all tonal language, as well as some extended chromatic possibilities and introduction to the non- tonal tendencies of the 20th century. Prerequisite: THMU-2310 Aural Skills III. Corequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. THMU-3110 Jazz Theory –Sp 3 hours Study of the elements of jazz language, which will provide the student of music a basis for understanding and eventually performing and composing jazz repertoire through the study of its underlying principles. Further enables the discovery of musical structures and forms from selected jazz style periods through detailed written and aural analysis. Prerequisites: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV; THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV. 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 synthesizers. Prerequisite: THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology, passing grade on competency exam, or permission of instructor. (Fee: $50) THMU-4100 Counterpoint –Sp 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. (odd years) THMU-4110 Form and Analysis –Fa 3 hours Theoretical study of the structure of musical forms presented by historical style period and corresponding analytical systems, continuation in Weber’s traditional Roman numeral analysis, and introduction to Hindemith and Hanson’s extended tonality techniques and 20 th century methods, including atonal/serial de- signs of Schoenberg, Perle, and Forte. Prerequisites: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV; Thmu-2320 Aural Skills IV. (even years) THMU-4130 Orchestration –Fa 2 hours Designed to develop skills in scoring music for various instrumental groups. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. (Fee: $30) (odd years) 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, and audio sound tracks. Class presentation of student arrangements in a concert setting is provided. (Fee: $30) (even years) THMU-4990 1-3 hours Independent Study in Theory/Composition 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 chairperson. 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 1-2 hours Trombone/Baritone Horn 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)