132 Dance 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangement; in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. Dance 4910. Rehearsal and Performance (1) F, S Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for an unlimited number of credit hours. Dance 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (Offered as needed) Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific tide and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. In individual cases, this course might be considered as an elective in the Dance Major. Dance 4950. Dance Festival Participation (1)5 Students attend the American College Dance Festival Association's regional gathering to study a variety of dance forms with professionals from across the country. Students see the choreographies of peers and professionals. Students may be responsible for their own registration fees and transportation, lodging and meal costs. Prerequisite: Audition and permission. I he music area of the Department of Performing Arts is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Programs leading to the Bachelor of Music degree are offered for students seeking emphases in performance, keyboard pedagogy, vocal pedagogy, choral music education, or instrumental music education. Additional programs include the Bachelor of Arts in music and a music minor. The primary goals of the music area are: 1) To develop individuals who are aware, artistically discriminating, and devoted to a lifelong association with music; 2) To provide opportunities for students and community members to participate in creative musical experiences; 3) To develop musical competence, sensitivity, and purpose; 4) To expose students and community to classic and contemporary musical works, and to provide the finest possible performances; 5) To provide for career development in music through the preparation of teachers, performers, and scholars. Policies and Procedures The following policies are subject to change. For current information, see the latest Department of Performing Arts student handbook and make an appointment with a music area advisor. General Policies and Performance Requirements A. All music majors and minors at Weber State University must study privately each semester with a WSU faculty member or an approved adjunct faculty member. B. All music majors pursuing the performance, keyboard pedagogy, or vocal pedagogy emphasis will study privately in their major area for a minimum of 8 semesters. All music majors pursuing one of these emphases will enroll in one of the major performing ensembles (concert choir, symphonic band, symphony orchestra, guitar ensemble, keyboard ensemble-as appropriate to the student's major area) for a minimum of 8 credit hours. C. Music education majors (instrumental or choral) will study privately in their major area for a minimum of 7 semesters. Music education majors will enroll in one of the major performing ensembles (concert choir, symphonic band, symphony orchestra, guitar ensemble-as appropriate to the student's major area) for a minimum of 7 credit hours; music education majors are exempted from performance group participation during the semester of student teaching. D. All music majors must participate in their major area performing group during each semester of school enrollment, except as noted in "C" above. E. All music majors are expected to complete the four levels of competency in their major area of study prior to graduation. F. All music minors will study privately until advancement to the 3000 level of proficiency is achieved, with a minimum of four semesters of study. G. All music minors must participate in their concentration area major performing ensemble each semester until the minor is completed, with a minimum of two semesters of enrollment in the ensemble. H. A $320 Applied Music Fee is charged to music majors and minors for one credit hour instrumental or vocal lessons. These lessons are 45 minutes in length and require attendance at a weekly master class. The fee for two credit hours lessons is $640. This is for two 45 minute lessons each week plus master class attendance and a research paper or project. I. A $230 Applied Music Fee is charged to students registering as non music majors or minors. These lessons are 30 minutes in length and may not be used as credit for music majors or minors in their primary performance area. A limited number of slots are available for students registering in this category. J. All music education, vocal and keyboard pedagogy majors should consult the latest student handbook, and with their major advisors, for specific internship requirements. Schedule for Performance Evaluations A. Performance evaluations will be regularly conducted and scheduled: 1. At the end of Fall and Spring semesters. 2. By special request for evaluation during the year upon agreement of the student, the teacher and the committee. All special requests must be scheduled through the area head. B. All music majors and minors must take performance evaluations each semester. Performance evaluations are required until completion of the student's final recital as stipulated by the degree program. C. Students completing a junior recital are excused from that performance area's performance evaluation the semester in which the recital is completed. Procedures for Performance Evaluation A. All incoming music majors and minors and all transfer students and current students who change their major or minor to music subsequent to their initial enrollment at Weber State University will enroll at the 1000 level of private instruction. B. A student may be placed in a higher competency level at the completion of any evaluation. C. A student in a Bachelor of Music degree program will not be permitted to progress to the 3000 level until the piano proficiency examination is passed. D. Student admittance to each competency level is granted only by general consent of the area faculty upon satisfactory completion of a performance level evaluation appropriate to that level. E. Refusal by the appropriate area faculty to allow admittance to the next level may be appealed by the student provided there is consent of the private teacher. 1. This appeal should be made direcdy to the area head, who will in turn consult with the faculty regarding a repeat performance evaluation. 2. Only one appeal will be accepted at each performance evaluation. Weber State University 2003-2004 CATALOG