COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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The Bachelor of 1Husi c degrees are offe red upon compl etion of the uni· versity baccalaureate and major requirements . The major require· ment includes completing a basic core of 32 unit s of musi c and specific degree requirements of an addi tional 48 units. The core consists of the fol. lowin g: 11 3 A and W, 114 A and W, 200 (four semesters), 211 , 213 A and W, 214 A and W, 300 (three semes· ters), 307,308, 309,312, 323,410, 440. Students interes ted in pursuing one of these degrees mu st demon· mate a high leve l of performance potential and commitment to music as a profession. Specific additional requirements for the Bachelor of Music degrees are as follows: Music Education I02C (except voice principal stu• dents), 118 and 119 (except keyboard principals), 161, 162, 263,264, 320 A G (voice principals exempt from "G. "), 324 , 334 , 343, 345, 365, 366, 420, 467, 468, 470 , Ensemble (8 semesters ). Pianists must take 260 A/ B. Professional education courses: 12 units Education 300, 330, 425, 435. Those students interested in a teaching credential slwuld be advised that all single sub1ect teaching credential programs are undergoing revision. Consu/1 the Education Department for details on cumnt programs. Performance Piano 102C, 171 , 172, 260A/B, 273,274, 280, 341, 343, 345, 350 A, 360, 370, 375,376,380,420,430,477,478,490, Chamber Music Ensemble (4 semes ters), music electives (4 units) Organ l02C, 171 , 172,180,260 A/B, 273, 274, 280, 341, 343, 345, 350 A, 370, 375, 376, 380 (2 units), 430, 477, 478, 490 , Ensemble (8 semesters), music electives (2 units) Instrumental !02C, 118,119, I71, 172,273, 274, 341,343,345,370,375,376,420,430, 477, 478, 490 , Ensemble (8 semes ters), music electives (5 units) Voice 118, 119, 151, 152,171 , 172, 25I, 252,273,274,341,343,345,370,375, 376, 430, 477, 478, 490, Ensemble (8 semesters), music electives (4 units). Note: Voice perfrmnance students who plan further graduate study are encour• aged to take courses in French, Gennan or
uni1·ersities in th e United States will be accepted on a comparable course basis. Prior stud )'· in the areas of music theory, keyboa rd skill s, and indil'idual performan ce will be l'alidat ed through placement examinations. Adl'anced standing may be gained through placement examinations in th e areas of music theory, keyboard ski ll s, and individual pe1formance, how• ever no units of credit will be allowed for waived courses. Waiver of courses on th e basis of placement examinations without comparable prior course credit will increase elective units ava il able. Credit for courses taken at a non• accredited college or unive rsity will be granted only through placement or
Chair: JackSchwarz, D.M.A. FACULTY Professors: Liesch , Lock, Sc hwarz, Wiebe, Wong Associate Professors: Owen , Robison Assistant Professor: Browning, Feller In structor: Cross, Hulling, Rhodes
May be taken twice in different settings. Bypermission of instructor only. 490 Seminar in Hispanic Studies (1·3) In-<lepth study of selected issues, th emes or literary genres. Topics will rnry. May be repeated with different content. Pre· requisites will l'ary depending on the topic. Permission of instructor required. French Students desiring to enroll in French should do so during th eir fresh• man and sophomore years. It is impos- sible to complete requirement for gen• era! education (B.A. degree) if student starts in his senior year. Students with high school French should consult with department for placement. 101,102 Elementary French (4,4) Basic principles of pronunciation and grammar, vocabulary drill, graded reading. From the beginning, class· room conversations in French. Five hours each week. 201 Intermediate French (4) Intermediate grammar and conversa· tion, with emphasis on reading for meaning and speed. Class conducted in French. Five hours each week. 202 Conversational French (3) Prerequisite: French 201. T)1iical aspects of French daily life with special emphasis on idioms, useful phrases and conversa· tional patterns. Topics deal 11ith m1e to life situations and practical aspects of the language. Three hours each week. Not offered on a regular basis. Special Offerings 101, 102 Foreign Language (1·4, 1·4) The fundamentals of pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and reading in a designated foreign language. Course may include such languages as Chinese, Japanese, Russian and Korean. May be repeated with different content. Not
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Menahem Pressler, Piani st OBJECTIVES
( I) to provide opportunities for all students to study music as an essen· tial part of a liberal education; (2) lo serve as a professional school prepar· ing music specialists for teaching , graduate study, performance and other careers in music; and (3) to pre pare all of our graduates for effective contribution to the musical life of the evangelical church. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All students seeking admission must demonstrate musical background and performance strengths necessary for successful completion of the stated curriculum. Admission imo Biola Uni versity does not guarantee admission into the Music Department as a music major. A student will be admitted to the department of music after: I. Meeting of requirements for university admission 2. Completing a Music Depart· ment application with the required number of references supplied. 3. Completing a Music Depart· ment audition, including a basic musi• cianship examination designed to demonstrate university level music study readiness. After acceptance and upon entrance, students will be given place• ment examinations and auditions in music theory, keyboard skills and per· formance. These examinations are given for the purpose of validating prior study and determining proper placement in music courses. Specific information concerning the content of these examinations and suggestions for preparation are available by writ• ing the Music Department office. Transfer of Credit/Advanced Standing With the exception of courses in music theory, keyboard skills, and ind~ vidual performance, courses taken at other regionally accredited colleges and
challenge examinations. DEGREE PROGRAMS
Th e Bachelor of Arts degree in Music is offered upon completion of th e universit y baccalaur eate and major requirements. Major require ments include: !02C, 113 A and W, 114 A and W, 118, 119, 121 , 122,200 (four semesters), 211, 213 A and W, 2I4 A and W, 223, 224, 260 A/ B, 300 (three semesters), 307, 308, 309, 312, 323 , 325,326,427,428,410, 440 , Ensemble (4 -6 units), Electives (6-8 units ). Total units: 55. Note: Voice prin cipa l students are exempt from 102C. Keyboard principal students are exempt from 118, 119. Key· board principal students only are required to take 260 A/B. Note: Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music are exempt from the Fine Arts requirement. By using the elective units available in the B.A. Music degree program, stu• dents are able to effect an emphasis in church music with special focus on eth· nic or multi-cultural settings. Church music courses are offered by the Music Department that are designed to meet the needs of students for whom Eng· lish is a second language, and who are preparing to work in the field of church music in ethnic or multi-cul• tural settings. Such courses are also intended to prepare students for entrance into a graduate degree pro- gram in church music. Students select• ing this emphasis will be directed to enroll in the following courses: 38 I (3), 382 (3), 383 (3), 384 (2). Students completing these courses will not be required to complete the commonly· required course in church music, 440.
offered on a regular basis. 201 Foreign Language (1·4)
Intermediate grammar and composition with emphasis on communication and reading. Course may include such lan guages as Q1inese,Japanese, Russian and Korean. May be repeated with different content Not offered on a regular basis.
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