Activities. The Department of Music provides opportunities for experience in several types of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including the Biola Chorale, Carillons, Collegians, Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, Chamber Music En semble, and the La Mirada Symphony. All ensembles are open to non-music majors as well as music majors by audition at the beginning of each semester. Those majoring in music education are expected to join the student chapter of Music Educators National Conference. As part of the training program, informal recitals are given by all those receiving individual instruction in applied music. Periodically the more advanced students are presented in public recital. Graduation recitals are presented by seniors with an applied music major. Attendance at all music recitals is requested 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 out standing symphony orchestras, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, presents five series of concerts each season. In the field of chamber music, the Music Guild provides an additional series. Students are offered further opportunities to hear outstand ing sacred music as presented by various churches and colleges in the Los Angeles area. Service Opportunities. The metropolitan area furnishes many opportunities for remunerative service in the field of music. There are frequent openings for com petent organists, choir directors, soloists, and accompanists, both in churches and on various radio and television programs. Scholarships. Several music scholarships and performance awards covering vari ous amounts of tuition and / or applied music fees are available for musically tal ented students evidencing superior performing and academic ability. Application should be submitted by March 1 of each year to the Chairman of the Music Scholarship Committee. Graduation Requirements. A Church Music major must complete one year of practical training as a choir director, an assistant to a church music director, or an organist. Applied music majors must present junior and senior recitals. All music majors must complete the minimum requirements in piano proficiency as outlined by the department. Four professional majors leading to the Bachelor of Music degree are offered: Applied Music, Music Theory and Composition, Church Music, and Music Education. One nonprofessional major leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree is offered as well as a nonprofessional music minor. Majors. Applied Music Major: 76 units, a minimum of 24 units in applied music (21 of these units must be taken on a principal instrument ) . The principal instrument may be any performing medium commonly used in performing seriou s music. The entering applied music major who desires to make piano his principal instru ment must be able to play literature comparable to that covered in Piano V (of Music 100). The entering applied music major in voice should be able to sing on pitch a standard song in English and read a simple song at sight. An elementary knowledge of the piano and rudiments of music is required of the entering voice major.
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