2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 209 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index CHMU-4900 Church Music Internship 9 hours Intensive field experience in a local church. Place of service is determined by student interest, recommendation of supervising faculty, availability of local church, and supervising minister of music. Students must apply for internships and receive endorsement from the advisor and the chair of the department of music and worship one academic semester before period of service desired and prior to registering. Students should see the director of the church music area for complete internship requirements. CHMU-4990 Independent Study–Church Music 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of church music for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Chinese (CHN) CHN-1100 Elementary Chinese I –Fa, Sp 4 hours This course will teach students elementary levels of Chinese language proficiency in Mandarin or Putonghua. Students will develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese. CHN-1200 Elementary Chinese II –Fa, Sp 4 hours This course will teach students elementary levels of Chinese language proficiency in Mandarin or Putonghua. Students will develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese. Prerequisite: CHN-1100 Elementary Chinese I. Music Class Studies (CLMU) CLMU-1170 Diction for Singers I –Fa 2 hours Students will master the rules of pronouncing Italian and Latin language song texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Classroom activities will include listening to, reading, and singing Italian and Latin language song texts. CLMU-1180 Diction for Singers II –Sp 2 hours Students will master the rules of pronouncing German and French language song texts using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Classroom activities will include listening to, reading, and singing German and French language song texts. CLMU-1810 Piano Class I –Fa 2 hours Group instruction in piano fundamentals. Required for music majors who are unable to pass the piano proficiency. Open to other individuals with permission of the instructor. (Fee: $30) CLMU-1820 Piano Class II –Sp 2 hours Continued group instruction in piano fundamentals and repertoire. Prerequisite: CLMU-1810 Piano Class I. (Fee: $30) CLMU-1860 Voice Class –Fa 1 hour Group instruction in basic vocal technique and repertoire. Enrollment open to any student not majoring in voice. Repeatable. (odd years) CLMU-2110 Song Literature –Sp 2 hours Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of Thoroughbass to the 20th century. Analysis of scores will be done through recordings and live performances. (even years) CLMU-2120 Oratorio Literature –Sp 2 hours A chronological study of the world of oratorio beginning with the Passions of Johann Sebastian Bach continuing through Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and on to the staged oratorios of today. Class time is heavily devoted to aural and score analysis, with the occasional solos from major oratorio works. (odd years) CLMU-2130 Opera Literature –Fa 2 hours Designed to acquaint the student with the world of opera literature from the earliest opera Euridice written in 1600 to the present 21st century operas. Representative works will be discussed from the Baroque, Seria, Buffa, Bel Canto, Romantic, Verismo, English, and Contemporary American styles. (oddyears) CLMU-2200 Music Literature: Special Topics 1–2 hours A survey of the history and literature for the specified instrument. 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 20th 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, that demonstrate performance achievement and professional awareness. The portfolio may include documentation of performances, masterclass, and repertoire. CLMU-2800 Introduction 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 course 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. College Studies (COLL) COLL-0900 Foundations –Fa, Sp 1 hour Foundations is designed to orient students to the Cedarville University learning community, explore academic and life goals, and develop strengths to enhance academic success. The one-credit hour may not be used toward the hours needed for graduation. (Fee: $550) Course Descriptions | CHMU-4900 – COLL-0900