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MUSIC

Music 232. E. Material and Sight Singing—1A.—8:30; M. H.
Credit, 2 hours. Mr. Fillmore.

Consists of sight reading with Italian syllables, and with musical expression, the
music taught in the first four years of the public schools; and a knowledge of the
material for these grades.

Music 233. E. Study of Tone and Rhythm—1B.—9:30; M. H.
Credit, 2 hours. Miss Tennant.

This course embodies the careful development and mastery of all tonal, metric
and rhythmic problems of the first four years of the public schools, through the
medium of musical diction.

Music 234. E. Methods and Rote Songs—1C.—10:30; M. H. Credit,
2 hours. Miss Tennant.

This course is devoted to the discussion and presentation of correct teaching principles
of music for the first four years in the public schools. Students are required
to formulate detailed outlines embodying the preparation and presentation of lessons
for the classroom.

Music 235. E. Rudiments of Music and Melody Writing—1D.—
12:15; M. H. Credit, 2 hours. Miss Wingfield.

The work in Rudiments of Music includes (1) the notation and terminology of
pitch, duration and volume; (2) pitch names; (3) the structure of the major scale;
application of all keys; (4) key signature; (5) elementary melody.

Music 236. E. Music History and Current Musical Events—1E.—
3:30; M. H. Credit, 2 hours. Miss Tennant.

Students taking this course will be required to pass an examination covering the
most important facts relating to the classical and romantic composers and their
music. A working knowledge of eminent living composers and their works will be
required.

Music 237. E. Material and Sight Singing—2A.—8:30; M. H.
Credit, 2 hours. Miss Wingfield.

Consists of sight-reading with Italian syllables or words music of the degree of
difficulty taught in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth years of the public schools.
A knowledge of the material for these grades is required. This course is open only
to students who have completed work or corresponding to work prescribed in
Music 232

Music 238. E. Study of Tone and Rhythm—2B.—9:30; M. H.
Credit, 2 hours. Miss Wingfield.

For students who have completed Music 233, or have completed work corresponding
to the work prescribed therein. Consideration is given to the principles of the
tonal and rhythmic problems of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth years of the
public schools.

Music 239. E. Methods and Practice Teaching—2C.—10:30; M. H.
Credit, 2 hours. Mr. Fillmore.

This course is open to students who have completed the corresponding work prescribed
in Music 234. Each student will be required to prepare and submit lesson
plans in music for grades assigned, and to conduct lessons under the immediate supervision
of the instructor.

Music 240. E. Melody Writing and Elementary Harmony—2D.—
12:15; M. H. Credit, 2 hours. Mr. Fillmore.

A practical course in original melody writing in public schools. This Course includes
(1) the structure of the minor scale in all its forms, (2) elementary harmony;
intervals and triads; (3) melody writing. Written work daily is required.

Music 241. E. C. High and Normal School Music—F.—2:30; M.
H. Credit, 2 hours. Mr. Fillmore.

All phases of a well-organized course of music in the high and normal school
are discussed.

Music 242—Vocal Production—C. H.—Hours to be arranged. Mr.
Calthrop. Fee for session $18; for two half-hour lessons per
week; $10 for one.

Old Italian method, including Concone, Vaccai, Garcia, Henschel. German, Italian
and English diction; oratorio and opera arias, German Lieder and ballad singing.

Music 243. Course in Piano Playing—C. H.—Hours to be arranged.
Mr. Rath.

Piano playing from the standpoint of pedagogy, designed for teachers.

Music 244. Course in Piano Technique and interpretation—C. H.—
Hours to be arranged. Mr. Rath.

Music 245. Course in Sight Reading and Ensemble Playing—C. H.
—Hours to be arranged. Mr. Rath.

Music 246. Theoretical Course of Teaching Methods and Pedagogy
—C. H.—Hours to be arranged. Mr. Rath.

Music 247. Course in Practical Church Music—C. H.—Hours to be
arranged. Mr. Rath.

Utilizing the splendid organ in Cabell Hall.

Music 248. Artistic Organ Playing.—Mr. Rath.

Fee for session in courses 243, 244, 245, 247 and 248, for two half-hour lessons
per week, $18; for one half-hour lesson per week, $10. Fee in course 246, one hour
per week, $10.

Music 249. Elementary Violin Playing—C. H.—Hours to be arranged.
Mr. Fuchs.

Deals with notation, correct position of holding violin bow. Correct intonation.
Development of rhythm and elementary technique. Progress based on student's
ability and aptitude.

Music 250. Intermediate Violin Playing—C. H.—Hours to be arranged.
Mr. Fuchs.

Study of positions; scales; ability to memorize; development of singing tone.

Music 251. Advanced Violin Playing—C. H.—Hours to be arranged.
Mr. Fuchs.

Embraces studies of Kreuzer, Gavinies; of standard concerts.

Note.—Fee for session in courses 249, 250 and 251, is $18 for two half-hour
lessons a week; $10 for one half-hour lesson per week.

Music 252. History and Appreciation of Music—C. H.—Hours to be
arranged. Mr. Fuchs.

Deals with music from Palestrina to death of Beethoven. The course is illustrated
with suitable selections upon the violin and piano; and is further enhanced
by judicious use of a Victrola. No previous knowledge of music is required for
the course.

Music 253. Ear-Training and Preparatory Harmony—C. H.—Hours
to be arranged. Mr. Fuchs.

Designed for those students who wish to prepare for the study of harmony. No
previous knowledge of music required.

Music 254. Advanced Harmony—C. H.—Hours to be arranged. Mr.
Fuchs.

A continuation of Music 253. Fee $10 for the session.

Note.—A small extra fee will be charged for use of pianos and organs in practice.

Note.—This session special attention will be paid to community singing, and different
members of the faculty in music will assist in the conduct of a Community
Singing Club. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:15 will be devoted to
story telling and community singing.