107-108 SOLFEGGIO. Designed to train the student to identify chords, intervals, melodies, and rhythms merely by hearing them. This ear-training is augmented by sight-singing and rhythmic and melodic pattterns. A basic foundation in the fundamentals of music is desired before entering this course. Credit, two hours each semester. 201 HARMONY III. A study of chromatic harmony and altered chords. Exercises in the different styles of harmonization. Credit, three hours. 202 HARMONY IV. A study of some of the principles of modern harmony and their application to church music. Credit, three hours. 204 ADVANCED CHORAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONDUCTING. The larger forms of choral and instrumental music are analyzed and conducted, as well as the standard oratorios. Students are required to conduct the School Choir or Band at stated times. Credit, two hours. 205-206 HISTORY AND APPRECIATION OF MUSIC. A survey of the field of music from antiquity to the present, with an analysis of the important move ments which greatly influenced the arts in history. The lives of the great masters are studied, noting their particular contribution to the field of music. Credit, three hours each semester.
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KEYBOARD HARMONY. Consists of the application, at the keyboard, of music theory; including the study of melody harmonization in four-part har mony, in arpeggio form with rhythmic drill. The harmonization of melodies using free piano style of accompaniment. Improvisations, modulations and transpositions. Credit, two hours. HYMN COMPOSITION. An elective class for all other than music majors who desire to improve their knowledge of the composition of the words and music of hymns and gospel songs. Credit, one hour. PIANO CLASS. Fundamentals in piano playing, including simple melody and hymn playing, music reading and fundamentals of accompaniment. Two hours per week. Credit, one hour. COUNTERPOINT I. A study of the contrapuntal technique of the sixteenth century. Exercises in writing two, three, and four-part motets in the style of Palestrina. Credit, two hours.
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302 COUNTERPOINT II. A study of the contrapuntal technique of the eighteenth century. Exercises in writing two part inventions, choral preludes, and sacred choral music in the style of Bach. Credit, two hours. 303,304 CHURCH MUSIC. A thorough analysis and study of the music of the church, liturgy and seasonal music. Classification of church music, choirs and the adult choir in particular. Emphasis is pl aced on the spiritual purpose of music in the church. Credit, two hours. 307 FORM AND ANALYSIS. The study of the outstanding forms in music, rondo-form variation, polyphonic, sonata allegro, free forms, suite form and song form. Their origin and development in each musical period. Credit, three hours. 401 ,402 COMPOSITION. The writing of original compositions in small forms for piano, voice, and small ensembles. A course for students who have had no experience in composing. Credit, two hours each semester. 69
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