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MUSIC

(See paragraph 4 on page 44)

I.

Music sA1-I: Sight Singing, Ear Training, Elementary Theory: First
Term. 11:30; M. R. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Miss Wakefield.

This course is especially planned to give those who have had very little or no music
a practical knowledge of fundamentals, essential to grade school teachers who teach music.
Notation; Scales and Keys; Sight Singing; Rhythm and Memory Drills; Ear Training.
Basic course for Harmony.

Music s22: Chorus: First Term. 12:30 P. M. Monday, Wednesday,
Friday; M. R. Credit, ½ session-hour.

Miss Wakefield.

Practical application of sA1-I. In order to obtain credit for courses in Music all
students are required to take either s22 or s23. Both are recommended as an enjoyable
and a profitable musical experience.

Music s23: Choir: First Term. Rehearsals Tuesdays and Fridays,
12:30; M. R. Credit, ½ session-hour.

Miss Wakefield.

Credit is offered to members for efficient work and regular attendance. Material
sung will be sacred, and students will have the opportunity of singing at University
Vespers.

Music s24: Material and Methods: First Term. 8:30; M. R. Credit,
1 session-hour.

Miss Wakefield.

Study of Material and Methods suitable for use in the Kindergarten and first six
grades. Special attention is given to interrelating of song singing and technical study;
study of the child voice; rote songs; material for the grades; consideration of special
problems.

May be taken concurrently with Music sA1-I.

Music s25: Music Appreciation: First Term. 9:30; M. R. Credit, 1
session-hour.

Miss Betelle.

Open to all students.

This course is designed to give an introduction to the whole subject of music from
the listener's standpoint. Forms such as the suite and symphony explained and illustrated;
musical compositions discussed as the inevitable outcome of the composer's life and
age. No technical knowledge of music necessary.

Music s26: Music Appreciation—Advanced: First Term. 10:30; M. R.
Credit, 1 session-hour. Fee, $5.00.

Miss Betelle.

Open to students who have had the equivalent of Music s25 or technical training
in music.

An analysis of symphonies by Beethoven and Brahms; a detailed study of several
Wagner operas; an introduction to the works of Debussy, R. Strauss, and Stravinsky.

Music s27: Orchestra: First Term. Hours to be arranged. Meet for
consultation 2:30, Music Room. Credit, ½ session-hour. No fee.

Mr. Russell.

Players of any degree of advancement will be accepted. The group will be divided
if necessary to allow for differences of ability. A special section will be organized to
give free class instruction to those who wish to learn to play an orchestral instrument.

Music s101: First Term. 2:30 P. M.; M. R. Fee, $10.00. Credit only
for extension of Virginia Teachers' Certificates, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Wilkinson.

History and appreciation of Virginia folk-music with an evaluation of its historic,
aesthetic and formal characteristics, and its relationship to art-music. A study of the
origin and evolution of folk-music, and the analysis and classification of the various types,
preparing teachers for instructing their pupils in the cultural and artistic significance of
folk-music. Illustrated throughout by the finest examples of British and American folk-tunes,
and by the actual singing and playing of folk-musicians.

No technical knowledge of music necessary.

Music s102: First Term. 3:30 P. M.; M. R. Fee, $10.00. Credit only
for extension of Virginia Teachers' Certificates, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Wilkinson.

An analytical study of American folk-music with respect to rhythmic, melodic, and
phrase structure, and modality, to prepare students to make authentic notations of folksongs
and instrumental folk-tunes.

Together with the history and evolution of our folk-music and its relationship to
that of other English speaking peoples the course will include practise in taking music
dictation and the recording of tunes from the singing and playing of folk-musicians.

Applicants must have knowledge of music notation, intervals, and scale structure.

II. APPLIED MUSIC

For the convenience of students of Applied Music (Piano, Voice, Violin)
practice pianos will be available in the Chapel and in the Music Room. Practice
periods will be arranged for immediately after registration in one of the
classes listed below.

Terms: $5.00 for one daily practice hour during the first term of six
weeks, $2.50 for each additional hour.

Music s33: Piano: Hours to be arranged.

Miss Betelle.

Elementary and advanced grades. Course in technique, interpretation, and art of
memorizing. Advanced students will be given the opportunity for ensemble work.

Fees for course, $24.00 for two half-hour lessons a week or $15.00 for one half-hour
lesson a week.

Music s34: Violin: First Term. Hours to be arranged.

Mr. Russell.

Elementary and advanced technical and artistic instruction.

Fees for course, $25.00 for three lessons a week; $18.00 for two lessons a week.

Music s35: Organ: First Term. Hours to be arranged.

Mr. Russell.

Elementary instruction in the fundamental principles of organ-playing including the
playing of hymns.

Fees for course, $12.00 for two lessons a week.