courses of instruction - Lafayette College

scholarships are awarded to outstanding
performers.
ADVANCED ROTC SUMMER CAMP
Formally enrolled students in pursuit of a
commission must successfully complete a
five-week training program normally con
ducted at Fort Lewis, Washington, be
tween their junior and senior year. Focus
is on evaluation of military leadership
skills over a broad spectrum of training
events. Students are paid for travel and
attendance. Prerequisites are completion
of the basic military science courses or
their equivalent and MS 301 and 302.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Volunteer activities include: U.S. Army Air
borne School, U.S. Army Air Assault School,
Ranger Club (study of small unit tactical op
erations), orienteering, formal military social
affairs, rappelling, Marquis Guard (color
guard), and trips to various military installa
tions and historical battlefields.
MUSIC
Professor Stockton (Head); Associate Professor
Melin; Assistant Professor Dobbins
The Music Department offers students from
all disciplines opportunities to develop an
understanding and appreciation of music
through a wide range of courses and perfor
mance activities. Students may elect to pur
sue a major or minor in music, or to partici
pate at whatever level their background and
interest dictates. Faculty members are active
performers and scholars who take a special
interest in personalized instruction.
The curriculum includes offerings in
theory, composition, performance, history,
and literature. In addition to the more con
ventional areas of music study, the depart
ment offers opportunities to study world
music traditions, jazz and popular styles,
and electronic music. The Williams Center
for the Arts includes rehearsal and practice
facilities, an electronic music studio, a score
and multimedia library, concert hall, and
MUSIC
computer instruction facilities. Students
have opportunities to perform in choral
groups as well as jazz, brass, string, wind,
and percussion ensembles. The artist-in-res-
idence program brings noted artists from all
over the world to interact with students
through workshops and classes.
Requirements for the major: Music 101,
102,103,221,222,491 or 495, eight semesters
of Applied Music (Music 141,142,150), two
additional Music courses, and demonstrated
piano proficiency (by examination or two
semesters of piano study [Music 141] with
grades of B or better).
Requirements for the minor: Music 101,
102,221, four semesters of Applied Music
(Music 141,142,150), one additional Music
course, and demonstrated piano proficiency
(by examination or two semesters of piano
study [Music 141] with grades of B or better).
101. Basic Musicianship. An introduction
to music, emphasizing the development of
practical musical skills in addition to an
understanding of elementary music theory
skills (such as ear-training, sight-singing),
basic performance techniques, and composi
tion. Theoretical topics include: scales, inter
vals, chords, and rhythmic organization. A
wide range of musical styles is incorporated.
In addition to developing perceptive listening
skills, students participate in analysis, per
formance, and composition. No previous
experience required. Lecture/laboratory/
listening. Offered each semester. S taff
102. Music in Western Civilization. The fo
cus of this course is the development of mu
sic in the civilizations of Europe and Ameri
ca, not only as an art with its own history,
but also as a mirror of the artistic, social, po
litical, and economic development of the
Western world. Students are introduced to a
basic repertoire in classical music. Lecture/
listening. Offered each semester. Mr. Melin
103. Introduction to World Music Tradi
tions. An exploration of the history, styles,
and performance practices of music of Afri
can, Asian, and Indian cultures. The study of
the music in the context of cultural traditions
and institutions and its influence on the mu-
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