Columbia School of Music, Chicago, Part 2

Author: Columbia School of Music (Chicago, Ill.)
Publication date: 1921
Publisher: Chicago [Ill.] : Columbia School of Music
Number of Pages: 78


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Membership and Training in the Columbia School Symphony Orchestra under the per- sonal direction of Ludwig Becker.


Membership and Training in the Civic Music Orchestra under Frederick Stock, conductor of the famous Chicago Symphony Orchestra.


Demonstration of children's class work.


Membership and Training in the Columbia School Chorus under the personal direction of Louise St. John Westervelt.


Public Recitals and Concerts.


Appearance with Orchestra in Orchestra Hall or Auditorium Theatre.


Training in stage deportment for public ca- reers.


Placement Bureau for the obtaining of posi- tions and engagements.


Numerous social activities.


SCHOLARSHIPS


While we do not advocate the indiscriminate giving of scholarships, we are glad to render


all possible assistance to talented and deserving students.


PROMOTIONAL CREDIT CLASSES CREDITS FOR CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS


By authority of the Chicago Board of Edu- cation certificates of credit are issued to Public School Teachers for all studies taken in the Columbia School of Music.


Public School Teachers may therefore earn


Promotional Credits by completing a certain amount of work, either in public school music or general music study embraced in the regular prescribed course. Under general study is in- cluded private lessons in piano, voice or violin.


PLACEMENT BUREAU


The Placement Bureau is in close affiliation with concert and producing managers, and lyceum and chautauqua agencies which natur- ally look to the school as a prolific source of capable talent trained to fill public engagements acceptably and even brilliantly.


The well-rounded courses, as also the obliga- tory theory, sight-reading, chorus, and general ensemble work, constitute one of the big fac- tors in the success of those trained here who


are ready to fill positions on the concert plat- form.


Schools, Colleges, School Superintendents and Teachers' Agencies look to Columbia School of Music for candidates to occupy im- portant positions; while the value of the Pub- lic School Music course is exemplified by the large number of music educators who owe their success to the training received here.


RULES AND REGULATIONS


Tuition is payable strictly in advance for not less than one term of ten weeks.


No deduction is made for lessons missed ex- cept in instances of protracted illness. In such cases if due notice is given the School, lessons are made up. Class lessons cannot be made up.


Lessons cannot be interrupted for telephone calls.


Pupils may enter at any time but are not accepted for less than a ten-week term.


Lessons falling on Thanksgiving, Memorial and Independence days are made up.


The Class hours shown in the catalog are tentative and subject to revision.


A KNOWN HEADQUARTERS FOR COLLEGIATE COURSES


Page Fourteen


COLUMBIA SCHOOL of MUSIC ..


General Outline of Instruction


ENTRANCE AND CLASSIFICATION


Beginners are received in any department. Applicants are carefully examined as to their proficiency in order to place them in the grade for which they are qualified.


It is desirable that those entering the School


attend to all preliminaries such as : registration, assignment to classes, course of study, dates and hours of lessons, and payment of fees, in the week preceding the opening of the term. While it is always advisable for pupils to begin with the term, they may enter at any time.


STUDENTS MAY ENTER AT ANY TIME


Students may enter at any time and elect Subjects and Teachers according to their pref- erences if they do not care to register in any of the regular courses. Each student is given the most painstaking advice regarding the ar-


rangement of studies so that the training re- ceived at the Columbia School of Music may redound to the student's greatest advantage in proportion to the amount of time and money spent.


GENERAL OUTLINE


The Columbia School of Music recognizes the great benefits to be derived from thoroughly systematized study. It therefore offers the fol- lowing outline of instruction for those students who are working for a certificate, diploma or degree.


The regular school year consists of four terms of ten weeks each. The required number of semester hours of work in the regular courses leading to degree Bachelor of Music are 120 semester hours.


The courses are :


I. PREPARATORY, 8 grades.


2. ACADEMIC, 4 grades.


3. COLLEGIATE, 4 years-Degree, Bachelor of Music.


4. POST GRADUATE, 2 years - Degree, Master of Music.


The Preparatory Course-Is subdivided into eight grades and is open to all beginners. Stu- dents may pass from one grade to another as rapidly as their advancement justifies.


The Academic Course-Is subdivided into four grades and is directly preparatory to the Collegiate Course.


The Collegiate Course-Is designed for stu- dents preparing for the profession as teachers and artists, also amateurs who want a thor- ough training in the art and science of music, and wish a definite and systematic course of study. This course requires four years and is directly preparatory to the Post Graduate Course.


The Post Graduate Course-The course re- quires a minimum of two years and is offered to students who desire to prepare themselves for more advanced professional work. Candidates must present for admission a Bachelor of Music Degree from a reputable school.


DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES ACCEPTED BY THE ARTISTIC WORLD


Page Fifteen


COLUMBIA SCHOOL of MUSIC. .


DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES


The following Degrees, Diplomas and Certifi- cates are granted to students who have com- pleted the courses as specified in each of the departments and who have passed satisfactory examinations before the Board of Examiners :


PREPARATORY COURSE - Certificate of admission to Academic Course.


ACADEMIC COURSE-Certificate of ad- mission to Collegiate Course.


COLLEGIATE COURSE-


Second year-Junior College Certificate.


Third year-Teachers' Certificate or Senior Certificate.


Fourth year-Degree, Bachelor of Music or Diploma.


POST GRADUATE COURSE-Degree Mas- ter of Music or Post Graduate Diploma.


The Senior certificate and the diploma courses are designed for those who have not completed high school or for those who elect to omit the Cultural and Liberal Arts subjects.


PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC DIPLOMA.


POST GRADUATE-Degree, Bachelor of School Music.


Special Students


Students not studying for a certificate, di- ploma or degree need not identify themselves with any regular course nor need they be gov- erned by the definite requirements. They will be known as SPECIAL STUDENTS.


They may enter at any time and study with any teacher. They may also have the privilege of enjoying a certain proportion of the free advantages.


GENERAL REQUIREMENTS


Governing candidates for Certificates, Diplo- mas and Degrees.


Lessons and- classes in all departments begin with the opening of School in September.


Registrations will be received up to the be- ginning of the second term, but lessons and work missed after the opening of School must be made up to complete credits.


Candidates are required to appear for all ex- aminations in their respective courses.


No credit is given for less than a full semes- ter's work with the exception of the special Summer School session.


Candidates leaving between the final exam- inations and the close of the regular School year will not receive credit for the Semester's work.


Candidates who enter for the Collegiate or Post Graduate courses who have not had the preceding work in Columbia School of Music meet all the requirements of the preceding courses.


Petition for the acceptance of credits to apply on courses must be presented and accepted by


the Director before the opening of the second term.


Candidates meet all their course requirements and comply with the rules and regulations of the School.


Candidates must study the major subject the full school year preceding final examina- tion.


Students in the Preparatory Department, the Academic and the Junior College courses study with any teacher.


Candidates for the Teacher's Certificate, Di- ploma or Degree Bachelor of Music study with members of the Collegiate faculty.


Graduation from an accredited High School or its equivalent shall be required for entrance to the course leading to the Degree, Bachelor of Music. Any deficiency in High School Credits must be made up the first year of the Collegiate Course.


This does not apply to candidates for the Senior Certificate or Post Graduate Diploma as high school graduation is not a pre-requisite for these courses.


DEGREES, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES ACCEPTED BY THE ARTISTIC WORLD


Page Sixteen


COLUMBIA SCHOOL of


MUSIC ..


CREDITS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF COURSES (SEMESTER HOURS) COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT


PIANO


CANDIDATES FOR


DEGREE


CANDIDATES FOR


DIPLOMA


High School Graduation


High School Graduation


required.


not required.


FRESHMAN CLASS


Piano .


12


Written Harmony


2


Written Harmony 2


Keyboard Harmony


4


Sight Singing and


Dictation


4


Dictation


4


Total


22


Total 22


SOPHOMORE CLASS


Piano


12 SOPHOMORE CLASS


4


Piano 12


Keyboard Harmony


2


Written Harmony 4


Keyboard Harmony 2


4


Sight Singing and Dictation 4


4


Total


30


Total 30


JUNIOR CLASS


Piano .


12


JUNIOR CLASS


Counterpoint


4


2 Piano 12


2 Counterpoint


4


Child Training 2 Analysis


2


Practice Teaching


2 Senior Ensemble 4


Observation Teaching. . 2 Choral Singing 2


Total 26 Total 24


JUNIOR CLASS


Voice 12


Counterpoint


4


Voice 12


Analysis


2


Counterpoint 4


2


Appreciation


2


Analysis


2


Appreciation


2


Foreign Language 2


2


Total


33


SOPHOMORE CLASS


Voice 12


Written Harmony


4


Written Harmony 4


Keyboard Harmony


2


Keyboard Harmony


2


Sight Singing and Dictation 2


Foreign Language


2


Foreign Language 2


2


Chorus Singing


2


History of Music


4


6


Piano


6


Total


36


Total


34


SENIOR CLASS


This class may be completed in one year by earning all the credits and passing the examinations. A greater degree of musicianship is attained by electing to com- plete the Senior Class in two years. It is earnestly recommended that students adopt the following plan:


FIRST YEAR


FIRST YEAR


Piano .


12


Piano 12


Senior Ensemble


4


Form


2


Choral Singing


2


Orchestration 2


Form


2


Composition 2


Orchestration


2


Liberal Arts


9


Total 18


Total 31


SECOND YEAR


Piano .


12


Piano 12


4


Accompanying


4


Orchestration


2


Orchestration 2


Composition


2


Liberal Arts


9 Total 18


Grand Total 112


Total .


29


Grand Total 138


POST GRADUATE CLASS


Piano . 12


Advanced Composition. 2


Public Recital 8 Public Recital 8


Total 22 Total 22


VOICE


CANDIDATES FOR


DEGREE


High School Graduation required.


High School Graduation not required.


FRESHMAN CLASS


Voice


12


Voice 12


2


Written Harmony 2


Keyboard Harmony


4


Sight Singing and Dictation 4


4


Foreign Language 2


Foreign Language


2


Chorus Singing 2


Piano


6


Piano


6


Total


32


Total


32


SOPHOMORE CLASS


Voice . 12


Sight Singing and Dictation


4


Chorus Singing


Foreign Language


Chorus Singing


2


Liberal Arts


9 Chorus Singing


Total


24


SENIOR CLASS


Voice


Composition


2


Composition 2


2


Foreign Language 2


2


Chorus Singing 2


Choral Conducting 2


Repertoire Coaching . . 6


Liberal Arts


9


Total .


35


Grand Total


116


POST GRADUATE CLASS POST GRADUATE CLASS


Voice .


12


Voice 12


Chorus Singing


2


Chorus Singing 2


Repertoire Coaching. . 6 Repertoire Coaching 6


Public Recital 8 Public Recital 8


Composition


2


Composition


2


Total


30


Total


30


THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF LIBERAL ARTS INSTRUCTION


Page Seventeen


SENIOR CLASS


12


Voice 12


Foreign Language


Chorus Singing


Choral Conducting 2


Repertoire Coaching ... 6


Total


26


Grand Total


134


FRESHMAN CLASS


FRESHMAN CLASS


Piano 12


Written Harmony


Keyboard Harmony


4


Keyboard Harmony


4


Sight Singing and


Sight Singing and


Dictation


Sight Singing and


Dictation


History of Music


4


Junior Ensemble


4


History of Music.


Junior Ensemble 4


Analysis


Teacher Training


Accompanying


SECOND YEAR


POST GRADUATE CLASS


Piano 12


Advanced Composition. 2


JUNIOR CLASS


History of Music.


4


Piano .


Chorus Singing 2


CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMA


Written Harmony


COLUMBIA SCHOOL of


MUSIC ..


VIOLIN OR ORCHESTRAL INSTRUMENT


CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE


High School Graduation


required.


FRESHMAN CLASS


Major Instrument 12


Written Harmony 2


Keyboard Harmony 4


Sight Singing and Dictation


4


Piano


6


Total


28


SOPHOMORE CLASS


Major Instrument 12


Written Harmony 4


Keyboard Harmony 2


Sight Singing and Dictation 4


History of Music


Junior Ensemble 2


Piano .


6


Total 34


JUNIOR CLASS


Major Instrument


12


Major Instrument 12


Counterpoint


4


Counterpoint


4


Ana'ysi;


2


Analysis 2


Orchestra Playing


2


Total 20 Total 20


SENIOR CLASS


This class may be completed in one year by earning all the credits and passing the examinations. A greater degree of musicianship is attained by electing to complete the Senior Class in two years. It is earnes ly recom- mended that students adopt the following plan:


FIRST YEAR FIRST YEAR


Maior Instrument 12


Orchestra Playing


2


Orchestra Playing 2


Form


2


Form


2


Orchestration 2


Liberal Arts


9


Composition 2


Total 27


Total 20


SECOND YEAR


Major Instrument 12


Orchestra Playing


2


Maior Instrument 12


Orchestra Playing 2


Orchestration 2


Total 16


Grand Total 118


Total


29


Grand Total


106


POST GRADUATE CLASS POST GRADUATE CLASS


Maior Instrument 12


Orchestra Playing


2


Orchestra Playing


2


Advanced Composition . 2


Advanced Composition 2


Public Recital 8


Total 24


ORGAN


CANDIDATES FOR DEGREE


High School Graduation required.


High School Graduation not required.


FRESHMAN CLASS


Organ 12


Written Harmony


2


Written Harmony 2


Keyboard Harmony


4


Keyboard Harmony


4


Keyboard Harmony


4


Sight Singing and


Dictation


4


Total


22


Total


22


SOPHOMORE CLASS


Organ


12


Written Harmony


4


Keyboard Harmony


2


Sight Singing and Dictation 4


History of Music.


4


Total


26


SOPHOMORE CLASS


Organ 12


Written Harmony 4


Keyboard Harmony 2


Sight Singing and Dictation 4


History of Music


4


Total


26


JUNIOR CLASS


Organ 12


Counterpoint


4


Analysis 2


Hymnology 2


Chorus Singing


2


Total


20


Total


22


SENIOR CLASS


This class may be completed in one year by earning all the credits and passing the examinations. A greater degree of musicianship is attained by electing to complete the Senior Class in two years. It is earnes'ly recom- mended that students adopt the following plan:


FIRST YEAR FIRST YEAR


Organ


12


Organ 12


Choral Singing


2


Form


2


Form


2


Orchestration 2


Composition


2


Total


18


SECOND YEAR


Organ 12


Accompanying


4


Organ 12


Accompanying 4


Orchestration 2


Total .


18


Grand Total


124


POST GRADUATE CLASS POST GRADUATE CLASS


Organ


12


Organ 12


Advanced Composition 2


Public Recital


8


Total


22


Total


22


Total 24


CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMA


High School Graduation not required.


FRESHMAN CLASS


Major Instrument 12


Written Harmony 2


Sight Singing and Dictation 4


Piano


6


Total 28


SOPHOMORE CLASS


Major Instrument 12


Written Harmony 4


Keyboard Harmony 2


Sight Singing and Dictation 4


4 History of Music 4


Junior Ensemble 2


Piano


6


Total 34


JUNIOR CLASS


Organ


12


Counterpoint


4


Analysis


2


Hymnology


Liberal Arts


9


Total


27


SECOND YEAR


Orchestration 2


Composition 2


Liberal Arts 9


Total


27


Grand Total 136


SECOND YEAR


Orchestration


2


Composition 2


Liberal Arts 9


Advanced Composition 2


Public Recital


8


THE MECCA OF ORGAN INSTRUCTION


Page Eighteen


CANDIDATES FOR DIPLOMA


FRESHMAN CLASS


Organ 12


Sight Singing and


Dictation


4


JUNIOR CLASS


Orchestra Playing 2


Maior Instrument 12


Orchestration 2


Orchestration 2


Public Recital 8


Major Instrument 12


COLUMBIA SCHOOL of MUSIC . .


Examination Requirements


PIANO PREPARATORY COURSE GRADES I TO VII


Four pieces of the grade from memory and demon- strate foundational technic, as well as the fundamental principles of keyboard harmony of the grade and a certain degree of efficiency in sight reading and creative work.


GRADE VIII


(1) One Pedal Study.


(2) One selection from Bach-Spencer Album, Handel Album, or a selection of corresponding grade.


(3) Sonatine or a movement of an easy sonata from Album compiled by Goetchius Sonatine Album or one of corresponding grade.


(4) One composition of any standard composer.


(5) Demonstrate the foundational technic of the grade, a definite accomplishment in sight reading and also Keyboard Harmony covering the work of the pre- vious grades.


(6) Keyboard Harmony grade VIII.


OUTLINE OF KEYBOARD HARMONY HEARING


From Dictation : Review of previous grades.


Chord sequences including borrowed dominant 7th harmony and their resolutions.


RHYTHM


Melodies including note values previously given in various rhythms in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 time.


KEYBOARD


Cadence forms including the borrowed dominant 7ths on all degrees.


Review of work of previous grades.


MENTAL


Form the borrowed 7th on all degrees and resolve. Find combinations called for as: II7-V in C; VI7-ii in G; III7-vi in F, etc.


Find and connect chords called for as: I-III7-vi- V-I; I-II7-V-VI7-ii-V-I, etc.


CREATIVE


Eight Measure phrases including borrowed triads and 7th chords used with the other harmonies of the key.


Use these harmonies for harmonizing familiar songs.


Use in as many free forms as possible.


ACADEMIC COURSE GRADES I TO III


Three pieces of the grade from memory and demon- strate foundational technic of the grades, as well as the fundamental principles of Keyboard Harmony of the grade and a certain degree of efficiency in sight reading and creative work.


GRADE IV


(1) One standard pedal study.


(2) Bach, Little Preludes or one of corresponding grade.


(3) One selection from the variations, rondos or sonatas of the Classic School.


(4) One selection from standard composers of the Romantic or Modern School.


(5) Demonstrate the foundational technic of the grade, a definite accomplishment in sight reading and also Keyboard Harmony covering the work of the pre- vious grades.


(6) Keyboard Harmony, grade IV.


OUTLINE OF KEYBOARD HARMONY


HEARING


Phrases in which the chords of the diminished 7th occur.


Phrases containing the chords of the augmented 6th.


Simple Modulations.


RHYTHM


Melodies of varied rhythms in which chromatics and passing tones occur.


KEYBOARD


Sequences of the diminished 7th chord and their resolution as in key and borrowed.


Sequences of chords of the augmented 6th of key and borrowed with their resolutions.


Cadences with diminished 7th chords and resolu- tion.


Cadences with chords of the augmented 6th and its resolution.


Modulations.


MENTAL


Spell and play diminished 7th chords in all keys. Form and resolve three kinds of augmented 6th chords in different keys.


CREATIVE


Eight and sixteen measure phrases including diminished 7th and augmented 6th chords as in key and borrowed.


Free forms with broken patterns including these harmonies.


Modulations.


NOTE-Students in the preparatory and academic departments may advance from grade to grade without the harmony requirements, but in no case will they be eligible to earn the 8th grade or 4th year Academic Certificate.


Students who enter the Freshman class without the prerequisites in Keyboard Harmony will be required to continue the subject during the Sophomore year.


COLLEGIATE COURSE FRESHMAN CLASS


For completion of this course the student must have studied some of the easier compositions of the standard composers, classic and modern. For examination the student plays:


(1) Bach Invention, two voices.


(2) One Modern Composition.


(3) Beethoven Bagatelles, Rondos or Sonatinas, easier compositions of corresponding grade by Mozart, Haydn or other classic composers.


OUTLINE OF KEYBOARD HARMONY


Secondary 7ths on all scale degrees with primary resolution.


Inversion of secondary 7ths and resolutions on all scale degrees.


Dominant 9ths and their primary resolutions in major and minor keys.


Borrowed chords of the 9th and their resolutions. Chords of the Augmented 6th.


French, Italian and German.


Primary resolutions of these chords.


Borrowed chords of the augmented 6th.


Neapolitan 6th chords and their resolutions in major and minor keys.


Simple Modulation.


Free use of the harmonies given in original 16 measure phrase forms.


OUTLINE OF WRITTEN HARMONY Harmonizing given melodies.


Triads of scale.


Inversions.


Dominant 7th and inversions.


Borrowed dominant triads and dominant 7th chords. Passing and changing tones.


Textbook adopted for Keyboard Harmony Courses: CLARE OSBORNE REED-Constructive Harmony and Improvisation. Published by Clayton F. Summy Co., Chicago.


THE MECCA OF ORGAN INSTRUCTION


Page Nineteen


. COLUMBIA SCHOOL of MUSIC ..


SOPHOMORE CLASS


Students must have studied compositions from Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin and the modern masters. For examination the student plays:


(1) Bach invention, three voices.


(2) One modern Composition.


(3) Two movements from one of the Standard Sonatas of moderate difficulty.


OUTLINE OF WRITTEN HARMONY.


Harmonizing figured bass and given melodies.


Diminished 7th and secondary 7th chords.


Dominant 9th and borrowed dominant 9th chords.


Major and minor harmonies.


Altered chords.


Embellishments.


Modulations.


TEACHER'S CERTIFICATE CLASS


Students must have studied composition by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin and the modern masters. For examination the student plays:


(1) Bach, Prelude and Fugue.


(2) Sonata by Beethoven, MacDowell or other com- posers of corresponding schools.


(3) Classic composition by Chopin, Schumann, etc.


(4) Modern compositions by Debussy, Ravel, Mac- Dowell, etc.


OUTLINE OF COUNTERPOINT:


The subject is approached through contrapuntal com- position of the five species in two, three, and four part counterpoint, two part canon and Invention, and three part Fugue.


ANALYSIS OF FORM:


This subject includes an analysis of the various types of compositions with a view to their intelligent inter- pretation. It covers melodic construction, analysis of harmonies and the structural analysis of the Larger Forms, including the larger homophonic and polyphonic forms.


SENIOR CLASS


Students must have studied works of such com- posers as Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Schumann, Chopin, as well as compositions of the modern school. For examination the student plays:


(1) Arrangement of Bach Organ Fugues by Tausig, Liszt, Busoni, etc.


(2) Brahms Sonata, Grieg Ballade, Paderewski op. 11, Theme and Variations or a number correspond- ing in difficultv.


(3) A Classical Composition.


(4) A group of compositions from the American, French. Italian or Russian Schools.


Student prepares a dignified recital program.


Composition, in the smaller forms up to and includ- ing the sonatina form at the conclusion of which the student must present a work in sonatina form show- ing an ability to put into actual practice his knowl- edge of harmony, counterpoint and form.


Orchestration, at the conclusion of which the student should possess a knowledge of instrumentation and sufficient ability to make simple orchestral arrange- ments.


POST GRADUATE COURSE


For examination, the student is judged by the per- formance of a public recital which must be of a high professional character.


Composition, the following original works are re- quired:


1. One movement in Sonata form for one or more instruments.


2. A fugue in at least five sections showing the usual contrapuntal devices.


3. Composition for piano.


4. Orchestration, the scoring of a composition for full orchestra. This need not be an original work but may be an orchestral arrangement of any suitable composi- tion.


VOICE


Preparatory and Academic Courses.


The average age of voice students makes it possible to eliminate the preparatory and to begin study in the academic course.


For completion of the academic course the student must be able to sing on pitch with correct phrasing and musical intelligence, standard songs in good Eng- lish, the simpler classics recommended. The student must demonstrate a knowledge of the rudiments of music and have the ability to read a simple song at sight.


Keyboard Harmony as prescribed for academic course in piano department.


Some knowledge of piano is urgently recommended.


COLLEGIATE COURSE FRESHMAN CLASS


For examination the student presents:


1. Scales-Major, Minor and Chromatic.


2. Arpeggios.


3. One exercise to show agility.


4. One Legato exercise.


5. Song in English.


Keyboard Harmony as prescribed for Freshman class in piano department.


Written Harmony as prescribed for Freshman class in piano department.


SOPHOMORE CLASS


For examination the student presents:


1. Technic sufficient to demonstrate mastery of classic vocal embellishments.


2. Aria either from an Opera or Oratorio.


3. One standard song.


Keyboard Harmony as prescribed for Sophomore class in piano department.


Written Harmony as prescribed for Sophomore class in piano department.


Piano. Must demonstrate ability to play simple accompaniments.


JUNIOR CLASS


For examination the student presents:


1. Two standard Arias, one from Opera, one from Oratorio. The Operatic Aria may be sung in French or Italian.


2. Two standard Recitatives.


3. One standard song in English.


Student prepares a dignified recital program. Sight Singing, demonstrates ability to sing at sight melodies involving moderate chromatic difficulties.


Counterpoint as prescribed for Junior class in piano department.


SENIOR CLASS


For examination the student presents a list of :


4 Standard Operatic Arias.


4 Standard Oratorio Arias.




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