COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
visation, hymn playing, accompanying (solo and choral) and repertoire. 360 Plano Accompanying (2) Study and performance of piano accompaniment for vocal and instru mental literature; discussion of styles and performance practices; experi ence in public performance. May be repeated one time for credit 370 Junior Recital (0) ' Preparation for junior level applied major 30-minute recital. Credit/ no credit; no tuition. 381 Church Music Principles - Philosophy and Practice (3) Music of the Bible. Music in ethnic
lures will be studied with specific application to the work of the church. 420 Special Studies In Music uterature (2) An in-depth study of music literature as it relates to specific instruments, ensembles, periods of history, geo graphical locations, individual com posers or ethnic groups. One or more sections offered every year in areas such as piano literature, choral litera ture, organ literature , instrumental lit erature (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion instruments) , American music, the symphony, the string quar tet, the concerto, the sonata. 430 Pedagogy (2) For the private teacher. Practical pro cedures in training a student in gen eral musicianship, memorization, proper practice habits, sight-reading and other areas peculiar to specific instruments. Survey of graded litera ture and methods. Sections will be offered in areas such as: piano, organ, voice, wind and orchestral instmments. 440 Church Music (2) The biblical foundation for church music; its historical development; cur rent trends; the development of a church music program. 450 Music Practicum (1-3) Fieldwork experience in music under the supervision of the music faculty and professionals in the field. Open to junior and senior music majors with the consent of the music faculty. 460 Principal Applied Instruction (1-3) Beyond degree requirements, any music degree objective. Same areas of instruction as under 121 and 131 above. (For music majors.) 470 Senior Recltal/Flnal Project (0) Preparation for senior level music education major (30-minute recital) . 480 Directed Research (1-3) Independent study in areas such as history, literature, pedagogy, church music. Each student assigned to a fac ulty member for guidance and evalua tion. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor. 490 Senior Recital (2) Preparation for senior level perfor mance major (60-minute recital). Credit/ no credit course. Ensembles 001 Blola Chorale (1) Performance of standard choral litera ture representing a variety of styles and periods. Membership by audition.
002 Chamber Music Ensemble (1) Encompasses a wide variety of chamber grouping and chamber music literature. The following ensemble combinations are commonly organized under this headin~brassquintet,woodwindqw~ tet, flute ensemble, string quartet, per cussion ensemble, piano chamber ensembles. Open to keyboard and other instrumental students by audition. 003 Chamber Orchestra (1) Performance of standard chamber music literature encompassing a wide variety of styles and periods. Member ship by audition. 005 Chamber Choir (1) Performance of standard chamber choir literature representing styles ranging from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Member ship open to all students by audition. 010 Vocal Jazz Ensemble (1) Performance of standard vocal jazz music representing the broad range of jazz styles which have developed over the past century in this country. Mem bership open to all students by audition. 007 Jazz Ensemble (1) To provide music education majors and other interested students experi ence in jazz techniques and literature. A large volume and wide variety of lit erature is played, discussed and evalu ated as to its prospective use at the various levels of secondary and colle giate education. At least one public performance per semester is sched uled. Membership by audition. 008 Symphonic Winds (1) Performance of standard wind ensemble literature. For advanced wind and per cusgon players. Membership by audition. 009 Handbell Choir (1) Performance of a wide spectrum of handbell literature as separate ensem ble and in conjunction with other instrumental and vocal ensembles. Membership by audition.
Chair. Rebekah Fleeger, Ph.D. FACULTY Associate Professors: Fleeger, Gewe, Westcott (Associate Chair), Zukerberg Assistant Professors: Cozad, Everett, Freeman, Steiner OVERVIEW Biola University offers a Bachelor of Sama tkgm in Nurnngwhich is accred ited by the California Board of Regis Lr!.
tered Nursing, 400 R Street , Suite 4030, Sacramento, CA 95814, (916) 322-3350; and the National League for Nursing, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014, (212) 989-9393, ext. 153. The program is designed to prepare graduates for a career in professional nursing. The generic student may select a four or five year option. The Nursing Department should be con sulted for these options. Graduates of licensed vocational, diploma and asso ciate degree nursing programs may be admitted as transfer students and eval uated individually. Policies are avail able from the Nursing Department. Clinical nursing experiences are provided with the cooperation of hospi tals and agencies throughout both Los Angeles and Orange Counties. In com pliance with State Board regulations, the candidate will be eligible to take the examination required by the Board of Registered Nursing for licensure as a registered nurse. Upon graduation, application can be made for certifica tion as a public health nurse. Both acceptance to and continuation in the nursing major will be determined by the student's preparation, performance and personal qualities, as assessed by the fac ulty of the Department ofNursing. PHILOSOPHY The philosophy of the Department of Nursing is in agreement with that of the University. As such, we believe nurs ing is concerned with the wellbeing of the total person. Each individual is an integrated, unique person, created in God's image, and endowed by God with dignity and worth. The entry of sin into the world has placed a constraint on the individual's total wellbeing which can only be remedied by the power and love of God through faith in Jesus Christ. God has created all persons with the potential for dynamic growth and devel opment throughout their lives, and with the right to make decisions which influ-
and multicultural churches. 382 Church Music Leadership - Administration (3)
Planning and organizing worship ser vices and other church events invol\' ing music. Conducting music ensem bles and congregational singing. Working with the pastoral staff and volunteers. Communication skills. Emphasis will be placed on ethnic and multicultural contexts. 383 Congregational Music (3) Hymns, songs, praise and worship music, ethnic music, accompaniments. 384 Church Music Literature (2) Choir, keyboard instruments, drama resources, art, symbolism, banners, audio-visual techniques. Emphasis will be placed on ethnic and multicul tural contexts. 390 Opera Workshop (1-3) The study and performance of cham ber operas, one-act operas, scenes from major operas and selected Broadway musicals. Open to all stu dents by audition. 394A/B Music/Opera Theatre: Acting for Singers (2) This course is designed to develop act ing skills in singers who wish to per form on the lyric stage. Students will be taught techniques for text and character analysis and will explore vari ous music-theatre styles through obser vation and improvisation, and will apply these concepts to the perfor mance of excerpts from contemporary music theatre and opera repertoire. 410 Music Cultures of the World (3) An introductory study of the interrela tionships between music and culture through the examination of the music of varying cultures. Basic elements of music as they are found in world cul-
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