Music Music General Information iuji 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. Music Theory I (2) A Elementary harmony, primary and secondary triads with inversions, non-harmonic tones, and modulation. 110b. Music Theory I (2) W Continuation of Music 110a. 110c. Music Theory I (2) S Continuation of Music 110c. Ilia. Ear-Training & Sight-Singing I (2) A Development of aural skills needed to function as a musician and teacher. Emphasis on progressively advancing aural perception using the "fixed do" system. 111b. Ear-Training & Sight-Singing I (2) W Continuation of Music Ilia. 111c. Ear-Training & Sight-Singing I (2) S Continuation of Music I lib. 113,114,115. Group Keyboard Instruction I (1) 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 & 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) A, 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. *161. Theatre Orchestra (1-2) Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Instrumentation determined by the music production being presented. 169a. Music Essentials: Piano (3) Su, A, W, S For prospective elementary school teachers. Basic elements of music reading and music theory through keyboard performance. 169b. Music Essentials: Guitar (3)Su,A, W, S For prospective elementary school teachers. Basic elements of music reading and music theory through guitar performance. *173. Private Instruction (3) Su, A, W, S All performance areas. One hour instruction/week. Minimum of 18 hours/week practice required. One-half hour special assignment. By consent of instructor only. May be taken for credit up to three times in any area of specialty. 179. Music Convocation (1) One year (3 quarters) required recital/concert attendance at 24-30 events/year (8-10/ quarter), to be selected by the Department of Performing Arts. A minimum of six recital events will be scheduled during daytime hours. The "T" grade will be used until the completion of three quarters. Final grade will appear as a note on spring quarter grade report. 201. Survey of World Music (5) A historical survey of the development of music through study of stylistic periods and music of world cultures. For music majors and minors. 210a. Music Theory II (2) A Continuation of Theory I. Includes altered, borrowed, and other unique chord sonorities; advanced modulation; 20th century compositional techniques; analysis; and projects which will explore application of theoretical concepts. Prerequisite: Music 110c or equivalent. 210b. Music Theory II (2) W Continuation of Music 210a. 210c. Music Theory II (2) S Continuation of Music 210b. 211a. Ear-Training & Sight Singing II (2) A Continuation of Ear-Training & Sight-Singing I. Development of more advanced listening skills and of ability to recognize and correct performance errors. Prerequisite: Music 111c or equivalent. 211b. Ear-Training & Sight Singing II (2) W Continuation of Music 211a. 211c. Ear-Training & Sight Singing II (2) S Continuation of Music 21 lb. 213, 214, 215. Group Keyboard II (1) A, W, S Continuation of Music 115 with emphasis on advanced reading, further development of technical facility and expanded concepts of musicianship. Prerequisite: Music 115 or placement by audition; Music 110 and 111c. 216. Vocal Workshop (1) A, W, S Development of the singing voice with special attention to freedom of tones, purity of vowels, interpretation, diction, and flexibility. 219. Basic Conducting (2) Score reading, basic conducting movements, clef study, and transposition. Prerequisite: Music 110b. *230. Private Instruction (1) Su,A, W, S Keyboard. *231. Private Instruction (1) Su,A, W, S Voice. *232. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Woodwind instruments. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 116 117 Continuing Education