120 121 Keyboard Instruction Required Music 113-115* Group Keyboard I 3 Music 213-215* Group Keyboard II 3 "Students must be enrolled in Group Keyboard classes or in private piano instruction until the Piano Proficiency Exam has been passed. Students may not enroll for private lessons or ensembles at the 300 level until the Piano Proficiency Exam is passed. Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence for the first two years of the music education programs is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Freshman Fall 1t(isii\i\\\Vjni Freshman Spring Music 110a 2 Music 110b 2 Music 110c 2 Music Ilia 2 Music 111b 2 Music 1 lie 2 Music 179 1 Private Lessons 2 Private Lessons 2 Private Lessons 2 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Music 114 1 Music 115 1 Music 113 1 Engl 112 4 Commun HU102 3 Engl 111 4 Gen Ed 3-6 Gen Ed 3-6 Gen Ed 0-4 Total Hrs. 13-17 Total Hrs. 15-18 Total Hrs. 14-17 SomowoRl F\ll ,.:. jv i nv/.iYi\^(Vf-. y.*..u!N ^.f?^^^ ..........:....,^J',...;..-I. i.i.,J{...i\,.i\i* ,.j.i.r\i.i..},r . Music 210a 2 Music 210b 2 Music 210c 2 Music 211a 2 Music 211b 2 Music 211c 2 Music 279 1 Private Lessons 2 Private Lessons 2 Private Lessons 2 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Major Ensemble 1 Music 214 1 Music 215 1 Music 213 1 Gen Ed 10 Gen Ed 3 Gen Ed 4-7 Music 201 5 Total Hrs. 13-16 Total Hrs. 18 Total Hrs. 16 Music HONOURS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in General Honours Programme and complete at least 10 hours of general Honours courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for one of the music majors: Teaching major in music education with choral emphasis Teaching major in music education with instrumental emphasis Teaching major in music education with choral/instrumental emphasis Teaching major in music education with instrumental/choral emphasis Bachelor of arts in music with liberal arts emphasis Bachelor of arts with keyboard emphasis In fulfilling requirements for one of the music majors, take at least 20 credit hours for music Honours credit. A student may receive music Honours credit in any upper-division music course with the exception of the following:* Music 343 Weber State Singers Music 344 Lyric Theatre Music 345 Vocal Ensemble Music 346 Weber State Concert Choir Music 347 Sound System Music 348 Brass Ensemble Music 350 Symphonic Band Music 351 Pep Band Music 353 Jazz Ensemble Music 354 Marching Band Music 355 Instrumental Ensemble Music 357 Keyboard Ensemble 1 1-2 Music 360 W.S.U. Symphony Orchestra 1 Music 361 Theatre Orchestra 1-2 A student must be enrolled in Group Keyboard Instruction classes until piano proficiency is passed. Complete a Music Honours senior project in Music 499 in addition to the senior recital. "Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honours credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR 30 HOUR FINE ARTS EMPHASIS 15 HOURS MUSIC » Program Prerequisite: Fulfill the Elementary Education Major requirements (see Elementary Education in the Department of Teacher Education section of this catalog). » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: Refer to the Elementary Education Major in the Department of Teacher Education section of this catalog. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 15 credit hours for this emphasis. Also refer to the Elementary Education Major in the Department of Teacher Education section of this catalog. Course Requirements for Emphasis Music Courses Required (15 credit hours) Music HU101 Intro to Music 5 Music 169 Music Essentials 3 Music 216 Vocal Workshop 1 Music 320 Meth of Teach Music in Elem 3 two quarters of private lessons (recommend at least one be guitar) Music » Grade Requirements: A grade of C (2.00) or better in courses used toward the minor. » Credit Hour Requirements: Minimum of 35 credit hours. Course Requirements of Minor Music Courses Required (28 credit hours) Music HOabc Music Theory I 6 Music lllabc Ear-Training Sc Sight-Singing I 6 Music 179 Music Convocation 1 Music 201 Survey of World Music 5 Music 279 Music Convocation 1 Music 301 Music History and Literature 3 Music 302 Music History and Literature 3 Music 303 Music History and Literature 3 Private Lessons (minimum of 6 credit hours) Minimum of 6 credit hours or until advancement to the 300-level competency and presentation of a 30-minute junior recital. Major Ensemble (3 credit hours) A student must be enrolled in Group Keyboard Instruction classes until piano proficiency is passed. These requirements may be modified to meet individual needs. MUSIC COURSES *100. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Individual lessons, vocal or instrumental. For those students not pursuing a major or minor in music. HU101. Introduction to Music (5) A, W, S An introduction to music, its elements, language, and historical development. Students will develop critical awareness by becoming actively involved in the elements of music. Students attend concerts outside of regularly scheduled class time. HU102. The Evolution of Jazz (3) A survey of jazz in America, including blues, ragtime, Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, and fusion. Through reading, lecture, discussion, listening and viewing live performances, each student will create critical evaluations of jazz performance. Students attend jazz performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. HU103. Music in American Culture (3) Survey of music in America, including classical, jazz, rock, folk, and ethnic, within the context of American history. HU104. Music, The Arts and Civilization (3) An introduction to music which explores its relationship to the other arts. Music is often composed and performed in connection with other artistic media (visual arts, literature, theatre, film, etc.) and another level of understanding and appreciation is achieved if these connections are better understood. By exploring music in its cultural context a clear picture of its role in civilization is allowed to emerge. 109. Fundamentals of Musicianship (3) Melody, harmony, rhythm, notation, ear training, sight-singing and keyboard skills needed to meet entrance requirements for Theory I. 110a, b, c. Music Theory I (2 each) A Elementary harmony, primary and secondary triads with inversions, non-harmonic tones, and modulation. Ilia, b, c. Ear-Training Sc Sight-Singing I (2 each) A Development of aural skills needed to function as a musician and teacher. Emphasis on progressively advancing aural perception using the "fixed do" system. 113, 114, 115. Group Keyboard Instruction I (1 each) A, W, S Beginning piano instruction with emphasis on reading, technical facility and sound musicianship. 116. Basic Piano for Adults (1) Beginning instruction in keyboard for non-music majors and minors. Students must have access to a piano for practice. 117. Beginning St Intermediate Classical Guitar (2) Beginner and intermediate instruction in classical guitar, including technique, repertoire, and history of the instrument. May be repeated for credit. *130. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Keyboard. *131. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Voice. *132. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Woodwind instruments. *133. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Brass instruments. *134. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S String instruments. *135. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Percussion instruments. *140. Weber State Community Choir (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. (Evening only.) *143. Weber State Singers (1) A, W, S A select ensemble performing many musical styles (folk, sacred, pop, serious secular, Broadway with choreography). By audition only. *144. Lyric Theatre (1-2) Study of traditional and contemporary operatic literature through rehearsal and performance of complete operas and musical comedies. Membership by consent of instructor. (May be repeated for credit.) *145. Vocal Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. *146. Weber State Concert Choir (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. *147. Sound System (1) A, W, S A select performing ensemble preparing a wide variety of musical styles. By audition only. *148. Brass Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in instrumental chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. 149. Chamber Choir (1) A highly select group of approximately 24 singers performing the entire range of small choir literature. By audition only. *150. Symphonic Band (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Emphasis is on the study and preparation of modern symphonic band literature. *151. Pep Band (1) W Plays at athletic functions using contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music. By audition. *152. Wind Ensemble (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Emphasis is on study and performance of literature for selected wind and percussion ensembles of varying size. Participants may be required to participate in symphonic band. *153. Jazz Ensemble (1) A, W, S Performance in modern stage band. Membership by audition or consent of instructor. *154. Marching Band (2) A By audition and/or consent of the director to students on flags, rifles, and band instruments. *155. Instrumental Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in instrumental chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. *157. Keyboard Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in piano ensemble situations to develop fluency in reading. *160. W. S. U. Symphony Orchestra (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Symphonic instrumentation with participation in concerts, oratorio, and opera. GEN ED & CORE COURSES HONOURS/BIS LIBSCI WS Applied Science & PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMMUN ENGL FORLANG DANCE MUSIC- THEATR ART MPACC ACCTNG BUSADM LOG FIN MGMT MKTG ECON IS&T MEDUC CHFAM HEALTH NUTRI PE REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY SE BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO MILSCI AEROSP NAVSCI Weber State University Weber State University