Department of Music Professor s: Brown , Stepan , Won g Associate Professors: Lock, Lutke , Schwarz (chairman), Unfreid, Wiebe Assistant Professo rs: Wall , Wea thers
Objectives: The objectives of the Music Department are (I) to provide an atmosphere for growth in musicianship and creative expression ; (2) to motivate students toward the development of specific musical skills through disciplined study ; (3) to encourage social and spiritual growth through ensembles and open dialogue in and out of the class room; (4) to affo rd an opportunity for musical study to those who are not majors but show a dee p interest in music . Entrance Requirements: In addition to the regular college entrance requirements a st u dent desiring to ent er the Music Department mus t complete a Music Department applica tion for admi ss ion and submit a tape reco rding (five-ten minut es in length) demonstrating l1is performance ability. In addition, all entering stude nts must take a mu sic theory ex aminat ion . Thi s examination is des igned to eva luate the student 's ability to an alyze and notate all major and minor scales; to recognize and construct all intervallic comb in ations and all di atonic triad s and inversions, and to interpret and construc t simple and com pound meters. (For comprehensive prepar at io n , st ud y : Harde r, Paul, Basic Materials in Music Theory. 2nd Ed ition , Allyn and Bacon , Bos ton, 1970.) This examination will be given in May and September. It is also expected that the entering student be capable of pursuing college level work in his applied area. Specific information as to level of literature and technical studies is avai lable from each applied division within the music department. Activities : The Music Department provides oppo rtunities for experience in several types of voca l and instrumental ensembles, including the Biola Chorale , Chamber Music En semble , Chamber Singers , La Mirada Symphony , Oratorio Chorus, String Ensemble, Summer Choir and Symphonic Band. All are open to non-music majors as well as music majo rs by audition at the beginning of each semester. (The exception is oratorio chorus which is open to all students wi t hout audition and is offered only in the spring semester.) Individual performance opportunities are offered through weekly student recital s, weekly music-at-noon concerts , and Junior and Senior recital s. The Music Department concert series features outstanding guest artists as well as its own widely-known faculty. Opportunities off Campus: The stature of Los Angeles as a music center provides excep tional opportun ities for hearing the world's leading artists , as well as outstanding college and church music organizations. Service Opportunities: The Los Angeles metropolitan area furnishes many opportunities for remunerative service in music. There are frequent openings for competent organists, church choir directors, soloists , and accompanists. Scholarships: Music scholarships and performance awards in various amounts are available to qualified students. Complete information is available by writing: Chairman, Music Scholarship Committee, Biola College, 13800 Biola Avenue , La Mirada, CA 90639. Majors: A professional degree (Bachelor of Music) is offered with emphasis in one of the fo llowing areas: applied music, composition , and music education (elementary and secondary .
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