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324 ADVANCED STUDIES IN CONDUCTING (3) One or more sections offered periodically in the areas of choral and instrumental conducting. Continuation of the objectives of Music 323 related specifically to the technical and interpretative skills of either choral or instrumental conducting. Prerequisite: 323. 334 PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION (3) An investigation of philosophies of music education and the resulting aesthetic implications for teaching music in all grades. (Music majors) 340 SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC THEORY/ COMPOSITION (2-3) One or more courses offered periodically in such areas as: Orchestration, Choral Arranging , Basic Techniques for Arrang­ ers, Electronic Music. Analytical techniques. Prerequisite: 312 or consent of instructor. 350 A, B ADVANCED KEYBOARD SKILLS CLASS (1) Development of skills for church and classroom. Harmonization, sight reading, transposition , modulation, improvisation, score reading. Class instruction. 360 A, B PIANO ACCOMPANYING (2) Study and performance of piano accompaniment for vocal and instrumental literature; discussion of styles and performance practices; experience in public performance. 370 JUNIOR RECITAL, 30 minutes (0) Preparation for junior level applied major 30-minute recital. 380 PERFORMANCE SEMINAR (1) Group performance and discussion of performance practice. Eval­ uation of faculty and artist recital series, and off-campus per­ formances. Exchange performances with students from other schools with departmental approval , may fulfill ensemble re­ quirement. May be repeated for up to four units credit. Possible sections in voice , piano , organ and various band and orchestral instruments . 390 OPERA WORKSHOP (1-2) The study and performance of chamber operas, one-act operas and selected Broadway musicals. Open to all students by audition. 405 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE: MUSIC SINCE 1920 (2) See description under 105 above. 420 SPECIAL STUDIES IN MUSIC LITERATURE (2) An indepth study of music literature as it relates to specific instruments , ensembles , periods of history , geographical loca­ tions , individual composers or ethnic groups. One or more sec­ tions offered every year in areas such as piano literature, choral literature , organ literature, instrumental literature (strings, wood­ winds, brasses , percussion instruments) , American music, the symphony , the string quartet, the concerto, the sonata. 430 PEDAGOGY (2) For the private teacher. Practical procedures in training a student in general musicianship, memorization , proper practice habits , sight-reading and other areas peculiar to specific instruments . Survey of graded literature and methods. Sections will be offered in areas such as: piano , organ, voice , orchestra instruments. 440 CHURCH MUSIC (3) The biblical foundation for church music; its historical de-

212 MUSIC THEORY: WRITTEN EMPHASIS (2) Advanced chromatic harmony, commercial and popular harmony /melody, contemporary chord symbolization and termi­ nology . Creative project. Prerequisite: 211 . 215 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS (l) Sight-singing of melodies that are chromatic and /or modulate. Ability to dictate four-part diatonic harmonic phrases containing simple triads in all inversions. Prerequisite: 112 216 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS (l) Sight-singing of melodies that are chromatic and /or modulate. Four-part dictation of passages that modulate and /or contain seventh chords. Prerequisite: 215 250 A, B KEYBOARD PROFICIENCY (l,l) Literature , technique , scales, harmonization , sight reading and transposition. Designed to prepare the student for the piano

proficiency examination. Class instruction. 251, 252 SONG LITERATURE-DICTION See description under I 5 I, I 52 above. 260 A, B KEYBOARD SIGHT READING

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(1 , 1) Analysis of sight reading skills and procedures. Emphasis on development of ability to read with musical understanding and adequate fluency at first sight. Prerequisite: consent of instructor . 300 CONCERT MUSIC (0) Attendance at specified number and types of concerts each semester. Periodic meeting for discussion of performers and specific performances. Four semesters required for graduation. Pass / fail , no tuition. 304 MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE: MUSIC FROM I 800-1920 (2) See description under 105 above. 310 ELEMENTARY MUSIC WORKSHOP (2) Instruction in materials and procedures for teaching music in the elementary school. (Non-music majors - by permission .) 311 MUSIC THEORY: WRITTEN EMPHASIS (2) Study of I 6th and 18th-century counterpoint. Emphasis upon Baroque two- and three-voice techniques. Analysis and composi­ tion of chorale preludes, inventions , canons and fugues . Intro­ duction to Impressionism . Prerequisite: 212. 312 MUSIC THEORY: WRITTEN EMPHASIS (2) Twentieth century compositional techniques and analysis. Pre­ requisite: 311. 315 MUSIC THEORY: AURAL EMPHASIS (1) Sight-singing on melodies containing leaps and that are chro­ matic and /or modulate. Dictation of harmonic passages that are chromatic and /or contain 9th and I 3th chords. Prerequisite: 216 320 MUSIC EDUCATION (1) A. Brass; B. Percussion; C. Strings; D. Woodwinds; E. Music Drama ; F . Fretted Instruments. Workshops in preparation for teaching instrumental music and music drama in elementary and secondary schools. Includes methods and procedures for teaching beginning students. 323 CONDUCTING (3) Basic conducting skills; the psychology of conducting; observa­ tion of choral and orchestral rehearsals. (Advanced conducting, choral or instrumental, is available by private arrangement.)

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