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MUSIC

All courses in public school music from 232 to 241 inclusive have
a credit value of one-half session hour each in Applied Arts toward
the Virginia Elementary Professional Certificate, and the advanced
courses from 242 to 256 may be credited toward the Special Certificate
in Music.

Music 232. Material and Sight Singing—1A.—Both Terms. 4:30;
M. R. 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. Study of Tone and Rhythm—1B.—Both Terms. 9:30;
M. R. Miss Baird.

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. Methods and Rote Songs—1C.—Both Terms. 10:30;
M. R. Miss Baird.

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

Music 235. Rudiments of Music and Melody Writing—1D.—Both
Terms. 12:30; M. R. Miss Baird.

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, minor
and chromatic scales; application of all keys; (4) key signature; (5) elementary
melody.

Music 236. Music History and Current Musical Events—1E.—First
Term. 3:30; M. R. Credit, 2 hours. Mr. Acker.

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. Material and Sight Singing—2A.—First Term. 4:30;
M. R. Mr. Acker.

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. Study of Tone and Rhythm—2B.—Both Terms. 9:30;
M. R. Mr. Fillmore.

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. Methods and Practice Teaching—2C.—First Term. 10:30;
M. R. 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. Melody Writing and Elementary Harmony—2D.—First
Term. 12:30; M. R. Mr. Acker.

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. Chorus Conducting—High and Normal School Music—
F.—2:30; M. R. Mr. Acker.

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

Note.—Music 242 to 255 will be offered the second term, with some possible
change of instructors.

Music 242. Appreciation of Music—A.—Hours to be arranged. Mr.
Rath.

Deals with the appreciation of instrumental and vocal music, including song,
opera, oratorio, sonata-symphony, etc. 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 243. Elementary Harmony—A.—Hours to be arranged. Mr.
Gardner.

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

Music 244. Advanced Harmony—A.—Hours to be arranged. Mr.
Gardner.

A continuation of Music 243. Fee $36 for the session.

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

Music 245. Counterpoint.—Hours to be arranged. Mr. —.

Treatment of 2 or more melodies in combination; Invention Canon, fugue Prerequisite
244.

Music 246. Vocal Production—C. H.—Hours to be arranged. Mr.
Calthrop. Fee for session $24; for two half-hour lessons per
week; $18 for one.

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

Music 247. Course in Piano Playing—C. H. and A.—Hours to be
arranged. Mr. Rath.

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

Music 248. Course in Piano Technique and Interpretation—C. H. and
A.—Hours to be arranged. Mr. Rath.

Music 249. Course in Sight Reading and Ensemble Playing—C. H.
and A.—Hours to be arranged. Mr. Rath.

Music 250. Theoretical Course of Teaching Methods and Pedagogy
—C. H. and A.—Hours to be arranged. Mr. Rath.

Music 251. Course in Practical Church Music—C. H. and A.—
Hours to be arranged. Mr. Rath.

Utilizing the splendid organ in Cabell Hall.

Music 252. Artistic Organ Playing.—Mr. Rath.

Fee for session in courses 243 to 252, for two half-hour lessons per week, $24;
for one half-hour lesson per week, $18. Fee in course 246, one hour per week, $18.

Music 253. Elementary Violin Playing—A.—Hours to be arranged,
Mr. Gardner.

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 254. Intermediate Violin Playing—A.—Hours to be arranged.
Mr. Gardner.

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

Music 255. Advanced Violin Playing—A.—Hours to be arranged.
Mr. Gardner.

Embraces studies of Kreuzer, Gavinies; of standard concerts.

Note.—Fee for session in courses 253, 254 and 255, is $36 for two half-hour
lessons a week; $24 for one half-hour lesson per week.

Music 256. Class Voice Culture—M. R.—Hours to be arranged. Mr.
Fillmore. Fee, $5.00.

Singing is the one means of musical expression common to all mankind and the
correct use of the singing voice should be within the reach of every individual.
Class instruction through the "Universal Song" Course of the Haywood Institute
has produced remarkable results. Mr. Fillmore has very recently completed this
course at the Haywood Institute, and is prepared to give it to the members of the
Summer Quarter and the people of this community.

Music 258. Cello.—Every Wednesday. Hours to be arranged. Fee
$3.00 for one half-hour lesson. Mr. Lorleberg.

Study of positions; scales; interpretation; solo work.

Music 260. Voice.—First Term. Hours to be arranged. Fee for
term, $36.00 for two half-hours per week; $24.00 for one. Mrs.
Fickenscher.

Especial attention given to breath control, diction, interpretation, Italian and German
classics and modern French and English songs used as basis of instruction.

Mrs. Fickenscher was soloist at the Internation Alon of Mme. Kirsinger in Berlin
for two years. Soloist with the famous chorus of 500 under Seigfried Ochs,
Berlin, Germany. Chosen by Max Bruch for the leading Soprano part in his
"Feuerkreuz". She has concertized in New York and other eastern cities, in the
south and as far west as the Pacific Coast.

The Choral Club.

Under the directorship of Mr. Acker, the Choral Club will hold weekly practices
every Monday afternoon at five o'clock. Students of the Summer Quarter are
invited to join. Fee $1.00.

Orchestra.

The Orchestra under the directorship of Mr. Acker will have weekly practice
and any person who can play any orchestral instrument is urged to bring it and
join the orchestra.