Department of Music
Professors: Brown, Stepan, Wong Associate Professors: Lock , Lutke, Schwarz (chairman) , Unfreid , Wiebe Assistant Professors: Wall Instructor: Liesch
Objectives: The objectives of the Music Department are ( l) to provide an atmosphere for growth in musicianship and creative expression ; (2) to motivate students toward the development of specific musical skills through disciplined study; (3) to encourage social and spiritual growth through ensembles and open dialogue in and out of the classroom; (4) to afford an opportunity for musical study to those who are not majors but show a deep interest in music. Entrances Requirements: In addition to the regular college entrance requirements a student desiring to enter the Music Department must complete a Music Department application for admission and submit a tape .recording (five-ten minutes in length) demonstrating his performance ability . In addition , all entering students must take a music theory placement examination. This examination is designed to evaluate the student's capacity to identify , dictate, and sing all major and minor scales, all simple intervals in isolation within the compass of an octave, all triads; and perform exercises in simple and compound meters. For comprehens ive preprat ion the following programmed texts are availab le: Basic Materials of Music Theory , Paul 0. Harder; Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music, Part I , Paul 0. Harder (both published by Allyn and Bacon);Programmed Ear Training, Horacek/Zefhoff (Harcourt, Brace and World). It is also expected that the entering student be capable of pursuing co llege level work in his applied area. Specific information as to level of literature and technical studies is available from each appl ied division within the music department. Piano Proficiency : All non-keyboard music majors must pass a piano proficiency examination prior to the granting of a degree in music. Since keyboard faci lity is important to every music major , students are expected to meet keyboard proficiency requirements prior to their junior year . Specific informa tion regarding the piano proficiency examination is avai lable from the Music Department office. All entering non-keyboard music majors must take a placement examination with the Class Piano Coordinator for assignment to an appropriate section of class piano. 'All students must remain enrolled in class piano every semester until proficiency is obtained. Activities: The Music Department provides opportunities for experience in several types of vocal and instrumental ensembles, including the Biola Chorale, Chamber Music Ensemble, Chamber Singers , Oratorio Chorus, String Ensemble , and Symphonic Band. All are open to non-music majors as well as music majors by audition at the beginning of each semester. (The exception is oratorio chorus which is open to all students without audition when offered.) Individual performance opportun ities are offered through weekly student recitals , weekly music-at noon concerts, and Junior and Senior recitals. The Music Department concert series features outstand ing guest artists as well as its own widely known facu lty. Opportunities off Campus: The stature of Los Angeles as a music center provides exceptional opportunities for hearing the world 's leading artists, as well as outstanding co ll ege and church music organizations. Service Opportunities: The Los Angeles metropolitan area furnishes many opportunities for re munerative service in music . There are frequent openings for competent organists , church choir directors, soloists, and accompanists.
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