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ments may in certain cases be admitted on probation. Deficiencies 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 Chorus, Womens Glee Club. Brass Ensemble, and String and Woodwind Ensemble. The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Guild of Organists sponsors a Student Chapter. The National Church Music Fellowship and the Music Educators National Conference also have organized Student Chapters. 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 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 concerts 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 openings for competent organists, choir directors. soloists, and accompanists. both in churches and on various radio and television programs. Schol,arships. Service scholarships covering tuition and applied music fees are available for certain musically talented students evidencing character and academic ability. Inquiries should be directed fo the chairman of the depart ment. Graduation Requirements. Church Music and Music Education majors must complete one year of practical training as a choir director or as an assistant to a church music director. Students using organ as a principal instrument in these majors must serve one year as organist in a local church. Applied music majors must present Junior and Senior recitals. Majors. Three professional majors leading to the Bachelor of Music degree are offered: Applied Music, Church Music, and Music Education. A non professional major designed for students preparing for elementary school teaching and leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree is also offered. Entrance requirements for an Applied Music Maj ort Piano. Students must present work equivalent to the following: Studies of Heller, Op. 45, 46, 47; Czerny, Op. 299; Bach, Short Preludes and Fuges, Two-Part Inventions, sonatinas by Clementi, Kuhlau; easier sonatas of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven; and comparable selections from the romantic and modern periods, e.g. Mendelssohn , Songs Without Words, and Debussy, Children's Comer. 51
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