Music
Chair: Jack Schwarz, O.M.A.
graduate degree program in church music. Srndents selecting chis emphasis will be directed co enroll in the following courses: .,81 (3). 382 (3), 383 (3) , 384 (2 ). Students completing these courses will not be required to complete the commonl y-required course in church music 440. The Bachelor of Afusir degrees are offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. The major requirement includes completing a hasic core of 32 units of music and specific degree requirements of an additional 48 units. The 32- unir core consists of the follow ing: 113 A and W, 114 A and W, 200 (four semesters) , 2 11. 213 A and W, 214 A and W, 300 (three semesters). 307 . 308 , 309, 312 , 32., . 410. 440. Total units: 80. Students interested in pursu ing one of these degrees must demonstrate a hig h level of per formance potential and commit ment to musi c as a profession . Note: Completion of th,, music major fu!fi!!r th,, J<e11er1;/ er/11w1io11 1rq11ireme11t for hoth rlegrer pmgmms in fine arts. S111r!c111.r i11 ho!h &grer programs must maintain 11 2 .00 CPA in tht' major and reaivr II mi11- i11111m J!.mrlr of ''C- ,. in ead, w11r.rr. Candida/es for th1' /1achdor of Jl/11 .rir rlrgn:r art' exempt from the J!.l:tlt'm/ rr/11catio11 req11irem1:t1I in for eign lf/11g11aJ!.e. li1,,rr1111rr 1111d ;,eed tah onlv fivt' 1111i1.r in mathematics and/or Sci('flce. Specific additi o nal require ments for the Bachelor of l'v1 usic degrees are as follows: Music Education (48 units) l0ZC (except voice principal students) , 118 and 119 (except ke yboard prin cipals) , 161 , 162 , 26.,. 264, 320 A-G (voice principals exempt from "G.' ' ), 324, 3.,4, .,43, 34.'i, .V,5, 366. :WO (except instru men c and ke yboard ). 420. 467. 468, 470. Ens;mble (8 semesters). Pianists must take 260 A/B. Pro fessional edu ca tion courses : 12 unit, Educ.·acion 300, .,.,o. 42S, 435. Tho.rt' .rt11r!ents interested i11 a tmchi11g rrer!mti11/ sho11/rl he 11rlvi<erl !hat 11// sinf{.k .whjet1 te11d1inJ!. rrerlen ti11/ programs I/rt' 1111rlerf{.oing mv i sion. CrJ11.r11/t !hr Education Dr:p11rt ml'fl/ for detai!ron c11rrenl pmgmms. Performance Piano (48 units) l0ZC, 171. 172,260 A/B. 273. 274. 280. 341 . 343. 34S , 3S0 A, v,o, 370, 375, 376, 380, 420, 430,
Transfer of Credit/Advanced Standing With the exception of courses in music theory, keyboard skills, and individual performance, courses taken at ocher regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United Scates will be acx epted on a comparable course basis. Prior study in the areas of music theory , keyboard skills, and individual performance will he validated through placement examinations. Ad vanced standing may be gained through placement exami nations in the areas of music the ory, keyboard skills, and individ ual performan c e , howe ver no units of credit will he allowed for wai ved course s . Wa iver of courses on che basi s of placement e xaminati o ns without compara ble prior course credit will increase elective units available. Credit for courses take n at a non-accredited college or university will he 1=,,ranced onl y through place ment or challenge examinations.
477,478,490, Chamber l'vlusic Ensemble (4 semesters) , music
FACULTY Professors: Liesch , Lock,
electives (4 units) Organ (48 units)
102C, 171, 172, 180, 260 A/B, 273. 274, 280, 341 , 343, 34.'i,3S0A, 370, 37.'i , 376. 380 (2 units) , 4.,0, 477. 478, 490, ensemble (8 semes ters), music electives (2 units) Instrumental (48 units) l0ZC, 118. 119. 171. 172, 273, 274, 341, .,43, 34S. 370, 37S, 376. 420. 4.,0, 477, 478, 490, ensemble (8 semesters), music elec tives (.'i unit5, of which 2 must be in 340) Voice (48 units) 118, 119, 1.'i1. 1.'iZ. 171,172, 2.'i 1, ZSZ, 2S3, 2S4, 273 , 274, 341, 343, .,45. 370. 37.'i , 376, 430, 477, 478 , 490. Ensemble (8 semes ters) , music electi ves (2 units). Note: Jloirt' perfrmn1111a' st11rlc11t.r who plan fiuther gmr/1111tr' .rt11dv arr enaJ/{rtJgerl to 111/..-e aJJJr.re.r in F;r11ch. <:ennan or I 111/ian .ri11Ct' pro(icienry i11 two of !he.re is 11.w11//y required f;r mtnmce i1110 gmrlua/f programs in vom/ perfonnance. Composition (48 units) I0ZC. 118, 119, 131 or 181 , 132, 233, 234, 320 A-O. 335. 336. 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, .,45, 43 7, 4.,8. 490, applied scudy in princi pal instrument or voi ce (S units ), Ensemble (6 semesters).
Rohison. Schwarz, Wong Associate Professors: Browning, Feller, Owen Assistant Professors: Hulling. Stewart Instruccor: Woodruff ARTIST IN RESIDENCE l'vlenahem Pressler. Pianist
OBJECTIVES
(1 ) to provide opporrunities for all students to swdy music as an essential part of a liberal edu ca tion; (2) to serve as a profes siona I sc hool pr e parin g music specialists for teaching. graduate stud y, performance and other careers in music; and (3) to pre pare all of our graduates for effec tive contribution to the musi cal life of the evangelical church.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The !Jachdor of Arts degree in M11.rir is offered upon completion of the universit y baccalaureate and major requirements . Major requirements include: l0ZC, 113 A and W, 114 A and W, 118. 119, 121, 122 , 200 (four semesters), 211 , 213 A and W. 214 A and W. 223 , 224 , 260 A/B. 300 ( three semesters). 307..,08, 309, :HZ. 323. 32\ 326. 410, 427. 428. 440, Ensemble (4-6 units). E lectives (6-8 units). Total units: 57. Nott:: JloiCI' prill{ip11! .rt11rlents are e:xcmpt f mm / 02C. /,;evhoarrl /m.nd pal stur!ents art' exempt from I 18. I I 9. l,1y ho11rrl principal students rJ11!\ 1 arr req11irrd lo 111/..,: 26() A/IJ. Note: Cr111rlir/111es for thr /!ache /or of Arts degret' in M11sic are t':l·empt from thr Finr Arts requiremetlf. By using the electi ve units av ailable in the 13.A. Music degree program , scuden ts are able en eff~cc an emphasis in church music with special foc us on ethnic or mulci-culcural set tings. Church music courses are offered by the Music Depart ment chat are designed to meet the needs of scudencs for whom English is a second language, and who are preparing co work in the field of church music in ethnic or multi-cultural settings. Such courses are also intended co pre pare scudents for entrance into a
All swdents seeking admission must demonstrate musical back ground and performance strengths necessary for successful compl e tion of the stated curri c ulum. Admission into Biola University does not guarantee admission into the tvlusic Department as a music major. A student will be admitted to the department of music after: I. Me eting of requirements for university admission 2. C ompl e ting a l'vlusi c Department appli cation with the required number of referen ces supplied . 3. Completin g a Music Department audition, including a basi c musicianship examination designed co demonstrate univer s icy level musi c study readiness. After acceptance and upon entrance. srndents will be given pla cement examinations and auditi ons in musi c theory, ke y-. bo ard skills and performance. These examinations are given for the purpose of validatin g prior stud y and determining proper 'pla cement in music courses. Specific information concerning the content of th e se examina tions and suggestions for prepara tion are available by writing the Musi c Department office.
MINOR
For those students interested in a formal, cohesive music c ur riculum hut who are not interested in music as a major, a Musi c Minor is available. The Mu s ic Minor requires 2.> units: 17 units of spec ified lower division courses and 6 units of upper division courses. Spec ific requirements are: ■ Music Theory: I UA•, I 13W•, 114A, 114W ■ Keyboard: 118 (prerequisite: MUSC 100 or proficiency) ■ Conducting: 323 ■ Concert rvlusic: 200 (4 semesters) ■ Applied Music, principal instrument or voice: 121. 122, 223, 224.. ■ Ensemble: 4 (as appropriate to applied principal) ■ Music Electives: 4-S (two courses). May choose from among the following with instructor's approval: Music History: 307. 308. 309, 312: l\ilusic Cultures of the World: 4l0; Church Music: .,82 or 440
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