COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Italian since proficiency in two of these is usually req11ired for enlmnce into grad11ate pmgra111s in vocal fmformance. Composition 102C, 118,119, 131,132,233,234, 31 1, 320 A-D, 335, 336, 340, 34 1, 342, 343, 344, 345, 437 , 438 , 490, applied study in principal instrument or vo ice (5 units), Ensemble (6 semesters). Note: Completion of the 111usic major fulfills the general education req11imnenl for both degree pmgra111s in fine a,ts. Students in both degree fnograms 111usl maintain a 2.00 GPA in the major and receive a mini mum grade of "C-" in ead1 co1me. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degree are exempt fmm the general edu ca tion requirement in foreign language, liter ature and need lake only Jive units in mathematics and/or science. Special Programs/Opportunities Ensembles The Music Department provides opportunities for experience in several types of vocal and instrumental ensem bles, including the Biola Chorale, Cham ber Music Ensembles, Chamber Orches tra, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, Women's Chorus and Vocal Jazz Ensem ble. All are open to non-music majors as well as music majors by audition at the beginning of each semester. Individual performance opportunities are offered through weeklystudent recitals and jun ior and senior recitals. Concert Series The Music Department concert series features outstanding guest artists as well as its own widely-known faculty. Masterclasses and Artist-in-Residence Program Opportunities for participating in masterclasses with guest artists are available annually. Of special note is the ongoing series of masterclasses and recitals by the world-renowned artist, Menahem Pressler , pianist, Artist-in-Residence at Biola. 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 college and church music organizations. Service Opportunities The Los Angeles metropolitan area furnishes many opportunities for remu nerative ser.1ce in music. There are fre que111 openings for competent organ ists, church choir directors, soloists, accompanists and instrnmentalists.
Scholarships
voice-lead ing, cadences, elementa ry harmonic progressions, meter, rh)1hm, time signatllres and staff notation. 114A Sight-singing and Dictation II (2) Unsing I13A materials as a foundation , this course wi ll encompass the sight sing ing and transcribing of diatonic and simp le chromatic melodi es with greater rh)1hmic complexi ty, triads in all inversions, dominant seve nth chords and altered non-harmonic tones. 114W Music Theory II (2) A study of common-practice diatonic harmonywith emphasis on voice lead in g and harmonic progr ession. Includes part-writing, non-harmonic ton es, cadences, figured bass and
161, 162; 263 , 264; 365, 366; 467, 468 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2)
Music awards in 1,uying amounl5 are a1ailable to qualified students. Complete information is available by1,Ti ti ng: Chair, Musi c Scholarship Committee, Biola University, 13800 Biola Aven ue, La Mirada,.CA 90639--0001. COURSES Note: Music fees are attached lo all apt1lied insl111 clion courses, and also lo the following· JOO, 102, 104, 118, J/9, 281, 370, 470, 490. Refer lo catalog section on financial i11fon11ation for specific charges. 100 Basic Keyboard Technique (1) For the non-music major, designed to develop general keyboard facility. Also for the music major as preparation for entrance to Music 118. (U nits earned by th e musi c major may not apply toward music degree requirements. ) 101 Introduction to Music (3) Elements of music and media of per formance in historical perspective. Provides basic background in music literature. For the non-music major. Offered each semester. 102 Voice Class (1) For the student with no previous voice training who desires to study applied music. 104 Guitar Class (1) For the student with no previous train ing in guitar. Survey of different styles of playing , together with music theory as related to the instrument. First position chords, bar chords, right and left hand technique. 107,108,109,110,207,208,209,210 Applied Music- Private (1-2) Applied instruction for non-music majors and for music majors, second ary instrument. Instruction in piano, organ, harpsi chord , voice, brass instruments, string instruments, wood wind instruments, percussion instru ments, conducting, composition and improvisation. 113A Sight-singing and Dictation I (2) Sight-singing diatonic melodies, major and minor scales and triads using move able tonic solfege. Transcribing basic diatonic melodies, cadences and pro gressions. Reading, performing and transcribing rhythmic patterns in sim ple, compound and irregular meters. 113W Music Theory I (2) The study of the following music fun damentals: elementary acoustics, key board layout, intervals, scales, key sig natures, triads, figured bass, diatonic
For the music major, music education degree objective, semester 1-8. Same areas of instruction as under 121 above . 171 , 172; 273,274; 375 , 376; 477,478, 479 Principal Applied Instruction (2-3) For th e music major , performan ce degree objectiYe, semesters 1-9. Same areas of instruction as under 12 I above. 180,280,380 Performance Seminar (1) Group performance, discussion of performance practice and perform ll2..
ance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and var ious wind and orchestral instruments. May be repeated for up to 3 units credit in the same area of performance. 181 Introduction to Composition (2) Awriting course designed to provide opportunity for developing basic skills in the manipulation of musical materials. 200 Concert Music (0) Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Four semesters required for graduation. 211 Improvisation: Concepts/Practice (2) The study of foundational concepts and principles of improvisation. This course is designed to include laboratory exper~ ence in developing improvisational skills for the music major on his/ her principal instrument or voice in both large and small settings. Prerequisite: MUSC I13 Aand W; MUSC 114Aand W 213A Sight-singing and Dictation Ill (1) This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dictation skills acquired in I 13A and I 14A, with par ticular focus on dominant and non dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary domi nants and chromatic melodies. 213W Music Theory Ill (2) This is the final semester of common practice diatonic harmony. Emphasis is on voice leading and harmonic pro gressions including altered domi nants, borrowed chords, the Neapoli tan Sixth chord, augmented chords and modulation. 214A Sight-singing and Dictation IV (1) This course centers on the application of sight-singing and dicta.lion skills to complex diatonic and chromatic and modulating melodies , dominant and non-dominant seventh chords, altered non-harmonic tones, secondary dom~ nants, the Neapolitan Sixth chord, and augmented sixth chords.
Roman analysis. 118 Keyboard (1)
Keyboard technique literature for the non -keyboard major. Prerequisite:
100 or permission. 119 Keyboard (1)
Keyboard technique/ literature for the non-keyboard major. Prerequisite: l 18 or permission. 121, 122;223, 224;325,326;427,428 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major, B.A. degree objective, semester 1-8. Piano, organ, harpsichord , voice, brass instruments, string instrument , woodwind instru ment, percussion instruments. 131, 132;233,234;335,336;437,438 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major, composition degree objecti ve, semester 1-8. Instruction in composition. 151 Lyric Diction I (1) Lyric diction is taught in four semes ters. All courses are I unit lab courses meeting two hours per week. These courses are geared for students study ing classical vocal technique whose vocal repertoire consists of foreign language as well as English, and who, therefore, must learn to accurately pronounce and articulate foreign lan guages, and to know the meaning of every word in the text in order to con vey it accurately. In the first semester (Music 151) the International Pho netic Alphabet, as it applies to the lan guages studied, and the pronuncia tion and basic grammar of the Ita.lian language will be taught. In the sec ond semester (Music 152) German diction and grammar will be covered. 152 Lyric Diction II (1) See description under Music 151.
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