DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Objective. The objective of the Department of Music is two-fold: (1) to provide competent instruction in the field of music, and (Z) to provide the specialized train ing necessary for the fields of applied music, church music, and music education. Requirements. In the applied music m ajor eighty-four units of music are re quired; in the church music major seventy-one units; and in the music education major eighty-one units. Entrance Requirements. In addition to the regular College r equirements, students entering the Department of Music must also pass the following: (1) a standard musical aptitude test, (Z) a placement examination in music theory, and (3) an audition to determine performance level. Those unable to meet the department requirements may in certain cases be admitted on probation. Deficiences must be removed before admission to the upper division. Activities. The Department of Music provides opportunities for experience in several types of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including the Biola Chorale, Oratorio, and other smaller groups. The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the National Church Music Fellowship each sponsor a Student Chapter. As part of the training program, informal recitals are given by all those receiv ing individual instruction in applied music. Periodically the more advanced students are presented in public recital. Graduation r ecitals are presented by qualifying seniors with an applied music major. Attendance at all music recitals is required of music majors. Opportunities. The increasing stature of Los Angeles as a music center provides exceptional opportunities for hearing leading artists. One of the nation's outstanding symphony orchestras, the Philharmonic of Los Angeles, presents two series of con certs each season. In the field of chamber music the Music Guild provides an additional series. Students are offered further oppor tunity to hear the best in sacred music provided by various churches of the Los Angeles area. Service Opportunities. The Metropolitan area furnishes many opportunities for remunerative service in the field of music. There are frequent 0penings for competent organists, choir cLret:tors, soloists, and accompanists, both in churches and on various radio and television programs. Scholarships. Service scholarships covering tuition and applied music fees are available for certain musically talented students evidencing character and academic ability. Graduation Requirements. The following requirements must be met: (1) a com prehensive examination covering all phases of the course of study; (Z) one year of practical training as a choir director or as an assistant to a church music director. Church Music majors, in addition to the above requirements, must prepare a thesis of no less than 5,000 words on an approved subject. Applied music majors must present a Senior recital.
THEORY
101. THEORY I. (Z) Fundamentals of notation, scales, intervals, primary triads, dominant seventh chord. Corequisite: 111 1oz. THEORY II. (Z) Secondary triads, non-chord tones, secondary seventh chords, altered chords, modulation. Corequisite: 11Z 48
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