Approval of the department head. Field projects will be undertaken during the final year of training. Approval of the department. The prodigy may be accepted with less than 3 years. The chief aim is to awaken the student to the contrapuntal elements in all music, and make him aware of the counterbalancing of two or more melodies sounded simultaneously.
Interpretation is stressed.
All voice majors are required to perform in Oratorio Choir. Participation in other choral groups is on an elective basis. Openings in these groups are announced. This is an extension group for promotional purposes which also performs for college functions. This is an in-depth study of all musical principles, especially rhythm, rhythm patterns, and chord construction preparatory to ringing hand bells.