2012-2013 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 144 2012–13 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Music and Worship | College of Arts and Sciences Music Statement of Purpose The Bachelor of Arts in music degree is designed for students with a strong interest in music and other academic areas. It is an ideal degree for musically talented students who plan to pursue graduate programs that will accept a bachelor’s degree in any academic major, such as law, international studies, and music therapy. The general studies credits within the major allow students to add specialized courses from any other area. The degree is organized into two tracks: a) the Recital Track for students who are capable and desirous of performing a senior recital; b) the Project Track for students who are more interested in presenting their senior capstone event through a research project. Program Objectives Upon completion of the B.A. in music curriculum, students will be able to: • Visually and aurally identify the building blocks of musical composition. • Formulate, articulate, and defend a philosophy of music based upon sound interpretation of biblical principles. • Demonstrate facility in the use of music technology. • Perform proficiently in private lessons and in a large ensemble. -- Recognize the factors that contribute to an artistic musical performance. -- Fairly appraise and evaluate their musical performances as well as those of others. -- Compile a repertory for their instrument. • Research, plan, and perform/present a capstone senior recital or senior project. -- Recital Track: Interpret music appropriately according to accepted performance practice. -- Project Track: Investigate and report on a selected aspect of music. • Value the functional role and stylistic diversity of music from various historical periods and cultures. Course requirements involve 58 semester hours including: Proficiencies.............................................................................0–7 Piano.................................................................................... 0–4 CLMU-1810 Piano Class I..............................................0–2 CLMU-1820 Piano Class II.............................................0–2 THMU-1010 Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills.... 0–2 THMU-1500 Introduction to Music Technology...................... 0–1 Music Foundation and Skills.....................................................16 GMUS-1000 Music Philosophy and Aesthetics......................... 1 GMUS-1030 Recital and Program Attendance.......................... 0 THMU-1210, 1220, 2210 Music Theory I, II, and III................... 9 THMU-1310, 1320, 2310 Aural Skills I, II, and III....................... 6 Music Contexts.............................................................................9 HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature............................. 3 HLMU-3310, 3320 Music History I and II.................................. 6 Music Performance......................................................................8 PFMU-3100–3980 Large Ensemble.......................................... 2 PLMU-1000/4830 Private Lessons............................................ 6 Music Concentrations. .............................................................25 Primary Concentration (includes capstone course)............. 13 Secondary Concentration.................................................... 12 Select primary and secondary concentrations from the following: Jazz and Improvisation Concentration...............................12-13 HLMU-2100 Jazz History....................................................... 2 PFMU-3650 Chamber Ensemble.......................................... 3 PFMU-3980 Jazz Band......................................................... 3 THMU-3120 Jazz Theory and Improvisation I....................... 2 THMU-3130 Jazz Theory and Improvisation II...................... 2 *PLMU-4920 Senior Project. ................................................. 1 Music Composition Concentration......................................12-13 CLMU-2800 Introduction to Composition. ............................. 2 PLMU-2800-4800 Music Composition................................... 6 THMU-4130 Orchestration. ................................................... 2 THMU-4140 Choral Arranging............................................... 2 *PLMU-4920 Senior Project. ................................................. 1 Music Technology Concentration........................................12-13 TYMU-1251 Music Technology I............................................ 3 TYMU-2250 Music Technology II........................................... 3 TYMU-2251 Music Technology III.......................................... 3 TYMU-3250 Music Technology IV......................................... 3 *PLMU-4920 Senior Project. ................................................. 1 Open Music Studies Concentration....................................12-13 PLMU-3910 Junior Seminar.................................................. 1 PLMU-4910 Senior Seminar.................................................. 1 Electives (approved by advisor)........................................... 10 *PLMU-4920 Senior Project. ................................................. 1 Performance Studies Concentration...................................12-13 PFMU 3650 Small Ensemble................................................ 3 PLMU-1000/4830 Private Lessons........................................ 8 PLMU-3900 Junior Recital..................................................... 1 *PLMU-4920 Senior Project. ................................................. 1 Worship Concentration.........................................................12-13 BETH-3730 Theology of Worship.......................................... 3 CHMU-2060 Music and the Arts in Worship.......................... 3 THMU-1250 Contemporary Musicianship I. .......................... 2 WSHP-1010 Introduction to Worship Ministry........................ 1 WSHP-1020 Introduction to Worship Technology.................. 2 *PLMU-4920 Senior Project. ................................................. 1 *Capstone Course required only if primary concentration.