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418 PROBLEMS IN CHURCH MUSIC (2) Current church music philosophies with discussion of particular problems conf ronting evangelical church musicians. To be taken concurrently with 416. Offered on sufficient demand.

Conducting 307 CHORAL CONDUCTING AND TECHNIQUES (4) Basic conducting skills; rehearsal planning and techniques.

412 INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING (3) Reading and conducting from full score of orchestral and band compositions and orchestral accompaniments; band and orchestral works suitable for church and high school groups. Prerequisite: 307. Offered on sufficient demand.

Music History and Literature 103 MUSIC APPRECIATION (3)

A non-technical course designed exclusively for non-music majors to develop a more sympathetic and enjoyable acquaintance with musical art. No previous ability in the reading of music necessary. Brief survey of music history with numerous musical illustrations; various types of music; basic principles of music form; methods of listen­ ing ; characteristics of various instruments; themes of well-known works. Either semester. 105 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE (3) An historical survey of music literature with emphasis on comparative analysis of musical styles, forms and performance media from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: Limited ability in the reading of music. Either semester. 305 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE I (2 ) The history of music of Pre-Christian, Middle Ages, Renaissance, and early Baroque periods (Pre-Christian age through 17th century) . Prerequisite: 105. 306 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE II (2) The history of music of the Baroque and the early Classic periods (18th century). Prerequisite: 105. 308 CHORAL LITERATURE (2) Choral compositions in various musical styles for high school , college, church, and com­ munity choirs. Con-current registration in THE CANTORE! required. 405 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE III (2) The history of music of the late Classic and Romantic periods (19th century) . Pre­ requisite: 105. 406 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE IV (2) The history of music of the Modern and the Contemporary periods (20th century) . Prerequisite : 105. 408 SONG LITERATURE (2) Survey of the song literature of Italy, Germany, France, Russia, Scandinavia, Eng­ land, and America. Comparative analysis of various composers and their influence on the development of song literature. Alternate years, offered 1973-74. 76

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