313 CONDUCTING (3) Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observation of choral and orchestral rehearsals. (Advanced conducting, choral or instrumental , is available by private arrangement). 314 SOUND STUDIO TECHNIQUES (2) Instruction and laboratory work in producing professional (1) Stimulation of thought processes to the possibilities of tape composition through the playing of many tape pieces and development of aural discrimination through class critique of tape compositions. (Primarily a laboratory course with the student objective of creating two tape pieces utilizing splicing and mixing techniques.) 316 ELEMENTARY MUSIC WORKSHOP (2) quality recordings in acoustically varying spaces. 315 COMPOSING WITH TAPE RECORDERS Instruction in materials and procedures for teaching music in the elementary school. (Non-music majors-by permission) 319 PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION (3) An investigation of philosophies of music education and the resulting aesthetic implications for teaching music in all grades. (Music majors) 320 MUSIC EDUCATION (1) A. Brass; B. Percussion ; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds; E. Music Drama. Preparation for teaching instrumental music in elementary and secondary schools. Instruction in the techniques of correct production and care of the instruments. Method procedures for teaching beginning students. 321, 322 COMPOSITION (2, 2) Original work in vocal and instructional forms. Offered only on private instructional basis. Prerequisite: 311 . 330 OPERA WORKSHOP (1-2) The study and performance of chamber operas, one-act operas, and selected Broadway musicals. Offered fall semester only. Open to all students by audition. 350 A, B ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS CLASS (1) Development of skills for church and classroom. Harmonization , sight reading, transposition , modulation ,
conducting. Prerequisite: 313. 420 SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC LITERATURE (2) An indepth study of music literature as it relates to specific instruments, ensembles, periods of history, geographical location , individual composers or ethnic groups. One or mone sections offered every year in areas such as piano literature, choral literature, song literature, organ literature, instrumental literature (strings , woodwinds, brasses, percussion instruments) , American music, the symphony, the string
quartet, the concerto, the sonata. 421 , 422 COMPOSITION (2 , 2)
Original work in vocal , instrumental , and orchestral forms . Offered only on a private instructional basis. Prerequisite: 311. 430 PEDAGOGY (2) For the private teacher. Practical procedures in training a student in general musicianship, memorization, proper practice habits, sight-reading and other areas peculiar to specific instruments. Survey of graded literature and methods. One or more sections will be offered each semester in areas such as: piano, organ, voice, orchestra instruments. 440 SPECIAL STUDIES IN CHURCH MUSIC (3) One or more sections offered periodically such as: Church Music History, Church Music Philosophy, and Church Music Ministries. Church Music History: Music in the Bible; historical development of traditional orders of worship; orders of worship in non-liturgical churches; the writing and use of hymns; hymn tunes; the use of choirs and instruments. Church Music Philosophy: The Biblical foundation of church music; the psychology of worship; the ministry of the director and organist; congregational participation; current trends in church music. Church Music Ministries: The development of a church music program; graded choirs; the relation of the director of musical ministries to the congregation, the music committee, and the pastor, music budgets; music in the church school; music for worship, evangelism, and fellowship; church music and the arts; problems in church music. 450 MUSIC PRACTICUM (1-3) Fieldwork experience in music under the supervision of the Music Faculty and professionals in the field. Open to Junior and Senior music majors with the consent of the music faculty. 480 DIRECTED RESEARCH (1-4) Independent study in areas such as history, literature, pedagogy, church music. Each student assigned to a faculty member for guidance and evaluation. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing and consent of instructor. Ensembles BIOLA CHORALE (1) Performance of choral literature representing a variety of styles and periods. Membership by audition (60-70 members). CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE (1) Encompasses a wide variety of chamber groupings and chamber music literature. The following ensemble combinations are commonly organized under this heading: Brass ensembles, quintets, quartets, trios ; wind ensembles, quintets, quartets , trios; piano ensembles, ·two piano
improvisation , score reading. Class instruction. 351 A, B KEYBOARD SIGHT READING (1)
Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and adequate fluency at first sight. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. 352 A, B PIANO ACCOMPANYING (2) Study and performance of piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental literature; discussion of styles and performance practices; experience in public performance. 400 APPLIED MUSIC-PRIVATE (1 -3) Private instruction offered to music majors in the following: Piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instruments, woodwind instruments, percussion instruments, conducting, and composition . Prerequisite: 300. 410 ADVANCED STUDIES IN MUSIC THEORY (2-3) One or more courses offered periodically in such areas as: Counterpoint, Analytical Techniques, Orchestration , Arranging, Twentieth Century Materials. Prerequisite: 311. 413 ADVANCED STUDIES IN CONDUCTING (2) One or more sections offered periodically in the areas of choral and instrumental conducting. Continuation of the objectives of Music 313 related specifically to the technical and interpretative skills of either choral or instrumental
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