2006-2008 HBU Catalog - Houston Baptist University

ENTRANCE EXAMS IN MUSICFRESHMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTSA. Applied Music: A student wishing to major in music must demonstrate talentfor performance by means of an audition for the faculty in their major appliedarea before being admitted to the curriculum. A student who, at the time ofthe audition, does not meet entrance requirements for the projected degree butwho demonstrates unusual potential, may, at the recommendation of the musicfaculty, be accepted to the School of Music on a trial basis. Such students mustfulfill all deficiencies within a specified time. Failure to complete the deficiencieswithin the specified period will automatically end the student’s status asa music major.B. Theory and Music Literature: Before a student’s initial enrollment in theSchool of Music, placement examinations will be given in music theory. Ifthe examinations are not passed, Fundamentals of Music (MUTH 0312) willbe required before the student may begin the regular series of music courses.Transfer students will be placed into the curriculum by means of placementexams and/or personal interview with a member of the music faculty. Thecurrent School of Music Handbook may be referenced for further details.APPLIED MUSICIndividual instruction is offered in voice, piano, organ, harpsichord, brass, woodwinds,percussion, strings, harp, guitar, and composition. All students electingapplied music for credit will be required to take a jury examination at the end ofeach quarter. (See School of Music Handbook for more specific information.)Music majors must be registered for applied music in their area of concentration untilthe Upper Division Examination is passed and recital requirements are met.All lower level applied music courses (lessons) will carry an MUPL 1000 or 2000number and all upper level courses will carry an MUPL 3000 or 4000 number.Applied music (MUPL) courses beginning with “0” number will not be countedtoward a major.MUSIC ENSEMBLESAmple opportunity is offered to all students at HBU for creative participationin music ensembles. Any student who meets the audition requirements mayparticipate in an ensemble. Music majors must participate in Schola Cantorum,University Singers, Symphonic Band, Guitar Ensemble, or an ensemble assignedby the Director of the School of Music each quarter in residence. Keyboard majorsare required to participate in one ensemble and will be assigned accompanyingduties.Choral Activities: Music majors with an emphasis in voice must participate inUniversity Singers, or Schola Cantorum.Instrumental Activities: Music majors with an emphasis in instrumental musicmust participate in Symphonic Band or Guitar Ensemble and may elect otherensembles each quarter.All students enrolled as music majors must enroll and make a passing grade in anensemble for each quarter during which they are registered as full-time studentsat Houston Baptist University. Students attending Houston Baptist University ona music grant-in-aid will be assigned to an ensemble by the Director of ChoralActivities or by the Director of Instrumental Activities.ARTS/HUMANITIESCollege of Arts and Humanities/ 135