2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Music and Art 184 Cedarville University 2007-08 Music and Art EDMU-2900 Guitar Methods –Sp 1 hour Study of the historical background and pedagogical and performance techniques of the guitar. Required of music education majors pursuing the choral track. Open to other students by permission of instructor. (Fee: $40) EDMU-2910 Woodwind Methods –Sp 2 hours This course presents a framework of learning environments and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the woodwind instruments (i.e., flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon). (Fee: $40) (even years) EDMU-2930 String Methods –Fa 2 hours This course presents a framework of learning environments and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the string instruments (i.e., violin, viola, cello, string bass). (Fee: $40) (odd years) EDMU-2950 Percussion Methods –Sp 2 hours Concentration in snare drum techniques and an introduction to tympani and tuned percussion methods. (Fee: $40) (odd years) EDMU-3710 Music for Early Childhood –Fa 3 hours Music literature and teaching aids for children, including basic music theory, development of skills on keyboard, classroom instruments, and voice; music in the curriculum; and teaching music concepts. (Fee: $30) EDMU-3720 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults –Sp 3 hours The history of and basis for music in the secondary curriculum, administration of the music program, methods of teaching music in groups, and sources of materials for instruction. (Fee: $30) EDMU-3730 Vocal Pedagogy –Fa 2 hours Philosophy, objectives, and techniques of offering vocal instruction at all levels with emphasis on vocal production and pedagogical approaches. Prerequisite: CLMU-1860 Voice Class or completion of sophomore vocal review. (even years) EDMU-3750 Instrumental Pedagogy –Fa 2 hours The study of techniques and literature for the teaching of wind, percussion, brass, and string students in the private studio. Investigation of studio teaching through readings, interaction and discussion. Prerequisite: PLMU 1000 and 2000-levels. (odd years) EDMU-3910 Instrumental Administration –Fa 3 hours A course designed to present the philosophy, learning process, and organizational problems associated with beginning, inter- mediate, and advanced bands. Along with classroom instruction, students will be involved in marching band field experiences and hands-on instruction in the basic repair of band instruments. (Fee: $50) (even years) EDMU-4990 1-3 hours Independent Study in Music Education Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music education for individual music education majors who demonstrate special interests and ability. Music Theory THMU-1010 2 hours Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills –Fa An intensive study of the rudiments of music: notation, pitch, and rhythm. These elements will be explored with aural and written components. These credits may not be substituted for any other music course. (Fee: $30) THMU-1210 Music Theory I –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the basic materials and concepts of music. A foundational study of the essential building blocks of music, including rhythm, chord analysis, and harmony. Competency equivalency required of all music majors and minors. Open to all students. (Fee: $30) THMU-1220 Music Theory II –Sp 3 hours Study of fundamental harmonies and tone relations used in musical composition: elementary written and keyboard harmony, melody writing and analysis. Prerequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I or passing grade on placement examinations . (Fee: $30) THMU-1310 Aural Skills I –Fa 2 hours Introduction to techniques of basic aural musicianship, including singing, recognizing, and dictating intervals and chords within the diatonic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale degree method. Corequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I. THMU-1320 Aural Skills II –Sp 2 hours Continued study of basic aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and basic chromatic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale degree method. Introduction to melodic dictation and full four-voice harmonic dictation. Prerequisite: THMU-1310 Aural Skills I. Corequisite: THMU-1220 Music Theory II. 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. The jazz band consists of 20-25 talented musicians who perform several major concerts each year featuring some of history’s greatest jazz hits.