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Composition (80 units)
and W, 300 (three semesters), 307,308, 309,312,315,323,410,440. Smdents interested in pursuing one of these degrees must demonstrate a high level of pe1formance potential and commiunem to music as a profession. Specific add itional requirements for the Bachelor of Music degrees are as follows : Music Education (80 units) 102C (except voice principal stu dents), 118 and I19 (except keyboard principals), 161,162,263,264,31 1 and/ or 340 (6 uni ts), 320 A-F, 324,334, 365, 366, 420, 467, 468, 470, Ensemble - instrumenta li sts (8 semes ters), Ensemble - pi ani sts (4 semesters), Ensemble - organ ists (6 semeste rs) Pianists must take 260 A/ B, 280, 360. Organists must take 260 A/ B, 280. Pro fessional education courses: I2 units Education 300, 330, 435, 425. Thosestudents interested in a teaching credential slumld be advised that all single subject teaching crndential programs am undergoing revision. Considt the Education De/Jartmmt for details on wnml progmms. Performance (80 units) Piano I02C, 17 I, 172, 260 A/ B, 273, 274, 280,3 11 ,340 (4 units ), 350 A, 360, 370,375,376,380, 420,430,477,478, 490, Chamber Music Ensemble (4 semesters), music electi ves (5 units) Organ 102 C, 171, 172, 180,260 A/ B, 273,274,280, 311 , 340 (4 units) , 350 A, 370, 375, 376, 380 (2 uni ts), 430, 477 , 478, 490, En sembl e (8 semes ters) , music elec tives (3 units) Instrumental 102 C, 11 8, 11 9, 171, 172,273, 274 , 31 I or 340 (2 units), 340 (4 units), 370, 375, 376, 420, 430, 477, 478, 490 , Ensemble (8 semes ters), music electives (6 units) Voice 11 8, 11 9, 151, 152, l7l , 172,25 1, 252, 273, 274, 340 (6 uni ts), 370, 375, 376, 430, 477, 478, 490, Ensemble (8 semeste rs), music electives (5 units) Note: Voice/Je,Jonnance students who /!Ian further graduate study are encour aged to ta/ie courses in French, German or Italian since proficiency in two of these is usually required for ent.ra.nceinto graduate /irograms in vocal /!e1forma.11ce.
119 Keyboard (1) Keyboard technique/ literature fo r the non-keyboard major. 121 , 122;223 , 224;325, 326;427 , 428 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major , B.A. deg ree objective, semester 1-8. Piano, organ, harpsichord, voice, brass instruments, string instrument, woodwi nd instru ment, percussion instruments. 131, 132;233,234;335,336;437,438 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the mus ic major, compos iti on degree object ive, semeste r 1-8. Instruction in composition. 151 , 152 Song Literature - Diction (1 , 1) Principles of pronunciation and enun ciation of Engli sh, Ita li an, French , German and Spanish. Texts are stud ied as these languages relate to song literature from peri ods of history, geo graphical location , individual com posers or ethni c groups. 161 , 162;263 , 264;365, 366;467,468 Principal Applied Instruction (1-2) For the music major, music education degree objective, semester 1-8. Same areas of in su-uction as under 121above. 171 , 172;273, 274; 375 , 376; 477,478, 479 Principal Applied Instruction (2-3) For th e music major , performance degree objective, semesters 1-9. Same areas of insm1ction as under 121above. 180 , 280 , 380 Performance Seminar (1) Group performance , discussio n of pe rfor mance practice and perfor mance evaluation. Possible sections of voice, piano, organ and va ri ous wind and orchestral instrumems. May be repeated for up LO 3 units credi t in the same area of performance. 181 Introduction to Composition (2) Awriting course designed LO provide opportuni ty for developing basic skills in tJ1e manipulation of musical materials. 200 Concert Music (0) Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Fou r semeste rs required fo r graduat ion. Credit/ no credit; no tuition. 213(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard) (2) 7t h chords, secondary dominants, altered chords. 213(A) Music Theory: Aural (1) Sight-singi ng, dictation. 214(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard (2) Chr omat ic harmony , Neapolitan, augmented sixths, 3rd relation , com mercial harmony.
102 C, 131, 132,233,234, 311 , 324, 335, 336, 340 (8 units), 437, 438, 490, Applied Piano (8 uni ts), Ensemble (8 semesters), music electives (2 uni ts) Note: Compwtion of the music major Ju.lfllls the general ed1tcalion requ irernenl for both degree/Jrogmms in fine arts. Stu dents in both 11Pgree /nograms m1tsl main lain a 2.00 GPA in themajor and receive a minim1t111 grade of "G" in each course. Candidates for the Bachelor of Music degme we exempt from the general educa tion requimnent in foreign language, liter ature and need take only Jive 1tnils in mathe111ati~1and/or science. Special Programs/Opportunities Ensembles The Music Department provides opportunities for experience in several t)1leS of vocal and instrumental ensem bles, including the Biola Chorale, Cham ber Music Ensembles, University Singers, Chamber Orchesu.i, Symphonic Winds, Jazz Ensemble, ,me! Handbell Choir. All are open to non-music majors as well as music majors by audi tion at the begin ning of each semester. Indi1~dual per formance opportuni ties are offe red through weekly student recitals and junior and senior recitals. Concert Series The Mus ic Department concert series features outstanding guest artists as we ll as its own widely-known faculty. Masterclasses and Artist -in-Residence Program Opportunities for participating in masterclasses with guest artists are ava il able annually. Of spec ial note is the ongo ing series of maste rclasses and recitals by the wor ld-renowned art ist , Menahem Press ler, piani st, Artist-in-Residence at Biola. Opportunities Off Campus The stature of Los Angeles as a music cente r provides exceptional opportunities for hearing the wor ld 's leading art ists, as well as outstanding coll ege and church music organizations. Service Opportunities The Los Angeles meu-opoli tan area !iJrnishes manyopportunities for remu nerative se1vice in music. There are fre quem openings for competent organ ists, church choir directors, so loists, accompan ists and insu·umentali sts. Scholarships Music awards in varying amoun ts are ava il ab le to qualified students . Complete information is available by 111·iting: Chair, Music Scholarship Com miuee, Biola Un iversity, l 3800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639-000 1.
Note: Mu sic fees a.re a.I/ached to all a/!plied inslmction courses, and also lo the following· 100,102, /04, 118,119,281, 370, 470, 490. Refer lo catalog section on financial infonnalion forspecific charges. 100 A, B, C - Basic Keyboard Technique (1, 1, 1) For the non-music major, designed to develop ge neral keyboard facility. Also for the music major as preparation for enu·ance to Music l 18. (Uni ts earn ed by the music major may not appl y 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 li terature. for the non-music major. Offered each semester. 102A, B, C-VoiceClass(1 , 1, 1) For the student with no previous voice u·aini ng who desires to study appl ied music. (Section C is designated for music majors) 104 A, B, C - Guitar Class (1 , 1, 1) For the student with no previous train ing in guitar. Survey of differelll styles of playing, toge ther with music theory as re lated to the in strumen t. First position chords, bar chords, right and left hand techniqu e. Subsequent classes more advanced. 107 , 108 , 109, 110, 207 , 208,209 , 210 Applied Music - Private (1-2) Applied instruction for non-mus ic majors and for music majors, sec onda ry instrument. Instruction in piano , organ, harpsichord , voice, brass in struments, string instruments, woodwind instruments , percussio n in struments, conducting, compositi on and hymn im provisation . 113 Music Theory: Aural , Written and Keyboard (4) Scales, in tervals, triads, notation , key signatures, fu ndamentals. 114(W) Music Theory: Written and Keyboard (2) Part-wr itin g, non-harm on ic to nes, cadences, figured bass, Roman analys is. 114(A) Music Theory: Aural (2) Sight-singing, rhythmic stud ies, ear training, simple improvisa tion 118 Keyboard (1) Keyboard technique literature for the non-keyboard maJo r. Prerequisite: Grade of "B" or better in Music 100 or permi ssion.
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