It seems necessary that every field of concentration in college must have its elimentary course. Music 1a serves that purpose in music and it is only thanks to Mr. Piston's careful and interesting presentation of the material that it escapes being the frightful bore that German A. French 2, and similar courses are. For anyone who is really interested in music and who is willing to do a little, extra work this course should be skipped.
Music 1b
For one who intends to make a serious study of harmony with a view to learning to compose, Music 1b is adapted, provided one has had a rather thorough grounding in ear training. If not, Music 1a is advised. The study of harmony is not carried so far, but a great deal more emphasis is placed on ear training and development. Both courses offer practice in writing four-part harmony. Neither are advised unless one has a serious interest in music. Even with this interest, the two music courses may prove boring, although 1a is rather more endurable than 1b.
Music 3
It has been rumoured in past years that this course was considered to easy that University Hall sent men to the Music Building to find out whether Professor Hill was even giving lectures. In spite of this reputation the course is one of the best open to students with good grades who wish to fulfill distribution requirements, and at the same time get an excellent survey of music from Palestrina to the present day. Professor Hill is one of the most amusing lectures in the University and deserves special credit for recognizing that most students in the college like to lighten a hard schedule with an easy and interesting course.
Music 3a
There are few courses which the Department of Music offers which are more interesting to the serious student of music than this one. Professor Davison brings to Music 3a an enviable international reputation as well as years of experience in training the best choral groups in this country. No student will regret having spent a year under his stimulating and instructive guidance.
Music 4
The catalogue of courses for the coming year promises that Music 4 is to be given by Mr. Ballantine, and if this