2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 138 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Music and Worship | School of Humanities Worship Requirements Admission Program application is required for all prospective worship students before admission into the worship program. The purpose of the audition is to evaluate your potential success as a worship student and whether you will be admitted to the department to puruse a worship degree. Guidelines for the audition can be found at www.cedarville.edu/worship. Private Lessons All worship students are required to take private lessons. Students should study the instrument for which they are most proficient in order to improve their skills. Earnest practice is expected and mandatory for your success. Juries are required for each student taking private lessons. Ensembles All worship students are required to participate in an ensemble every semester that they are on-campus. Worship Forum All worship students are required to participate in Worship Forum every semester that they are on-campus. The Forum is designed to help address topics not easily addressed in class, to build community between worship students, and to allow students to work on projects and services together. The class is for zero credit and requirements will be given to you each semester. First-Year Review All entering students are admitted into the worship program on a conditional basis. At the end of the first year, students will be asked to complete and submit information that will be combined with their first year grades, recommendations, and private lesson reviews to determine the potential success of each student in upper-level course work, field experience, internships, and as future worship leaders. The worship faculty members will meet during the week following graduation to evaluate each student’s information and make final recommendations regarding the future of the student’s ability to continue in the worship program. Second-Year Review The members of the music faculty will evaluate students’ progress since the first-year review to see that the students are adequately moving toward completion of their degree programs. Worship Student Handbook The Worship Student Handbook is the authoritative statement on all departmental policy as it applies to the student. Each worship student is responsible for following the policies and procedures contained in both the handbook and the University catalog. The handbook can be found online at www.cedarville.edu/worship. Programs of Study The department of music and worship offers the following programs of study: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: • Music • Worship Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in: • Church Music Ministries • Composition • Keyboard Pedagogy • Performance Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) in: • Choral • Instrumental Minors • Church Music Ministries • Music Technical Resources The department of music and worship relies heavily on the use of technology to accomplish its educational objectives. Music students will spend time in a state-of-the-art music computer/ synthesizer lab that allows them to practice ear training, produce printed musical scores, and complete fully orchestrated compositions. Graphic design students render and complete class assignments in a fully equipped Macintosh computer lab using industry-standard programs. Co-Curricular Opportunities All students are invited to audition for the numerous choral and instrumental ensembles that perform in many different venues throughout the academic year. Students may also participate in one of a growing number of small chamber music groups. Music education majors are required to participate in the collegiate chapter of MENC: The National Association for Music Education. This award-winning chapter offers many professional and service opportunities to its members. Career Opportunities Graduate and professional schools welcome Cedarville graduates. Careers pursued by graduates of this department include: • College professor • Performer • Community arts manager • Recording studio technician • Composer/arranger • Retail music salesperson • Instrument salesperson • School teacher (elementary • Minister of music and secondary Christian • Music editor or public schools) • Music librarian • Studio teacher • Music supervisor • Worship leader • Music therapist