Music Theatre Arts 313. Keyboard Pedagogy (3) Continuation of Music 312. 314abc. Practicum in Choral Conducting (2 each) Advanced conducting laboratory which includes conducting musical groups in the public schools. Prerequisite: Music 219. 315abc. Practicum in Instrumental Conducting (2 each) Advanced conducting laboratory which includes conducting musical groups in the public schools. Prerequisite: Music 219. 317. Orchestration (3) An exploration of principles of writing music for instrumental sections and instrumental combinations. Prerequisites: Music 210c or equivalent. 318. Choral Arranging (2) An exploration of principles of writing music for various voice groups. Prerequisites: Music 210c or equivalent. 320. Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary Schools (3) Methods and materials of the elementary school music program. Prerequisite: Music 169 or consent of instructor. *330. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Keyboard. *331. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Voice. *332. Private Instruction (1) Su,A, W,S Woodwind instruments. *333. Private Instruction (1) 5m, A, W, S Brass instruments. *334. Private Instruction (1) Sa, A, W, S String instruments. *335. Private Instruction (1) Sa, A, W, S Percussion instruments. 339. Lyric Theatre Production Techniques (3) A detailed study of musical theatre and the practical application of skills, techniques, and materials necessary for production in secondary schools. *340. Weber State Community Choir (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. (Evening only.) *343. Weber State Singers (1) A, W, S A select performing ensemble performing many musical styles (folk, sacred, pop, serious secular, Broadway with choreography). By audition only. *344. 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.) *345. Vocal Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. *346. Weber State Concert Choir (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. *347. Sound System (1) A, W, S A select performing ensemble preparing a wide variety of musical styles. By audition only. *348. Brass Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in performance for brass chamber music groups. 349. Chamber Choir (1) A highly select group of approximately 24 singers performing the entire range of small choir literature. By audition only. *350. Symphonic Band (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Emphasis is on the study and preparation of modem symphonic band literature. *351. Pep Band (1) A, W Plays at athletic functions using contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music. By audition. *352. 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. *353. Jazz Ensemble (1) A, W, S Performance in modem stage band. Membership by audition or consent of instructor. *354. Marching Band (2) A By audition and/or consent of the director to students on flags, rifles, and band instruments. *355. Instrumental Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in instrumental chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. *357. Keyboard Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in keyboard ensemble situations to develop fluency in reading. *360. 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. *361. Theatre Orchestra (1-2) Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Instrumentation determined by the musical production being presented. *373. Private Instruction (3) Sa, 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. 399. Junior Recital (Credit/No Credit only) Preparation and public performance of a 30-minute recital. Student must be at the 300 level in the performance medium. 422. Methods and Literature for Voice (4) A study of vocal pedagogical theory, physiology, and practice in application through various methods, materials and literature. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency and a minimum of two years of private voice instruction. 425a. Secondary Music Methods (2) Methods of instruction, organization and presentation of appropriate content in secondary school music classes. To be taken concurrently with Mus 314 or Mus 315. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency. 425b. Secondary Music Methods (2) Continuation of 425a. 425c. Secondary Music Methods (2) Continuation of 425b. *430. Private Instruction (Keyboard) (1) Sa, A, W, S *431. Private Instruction (Voice) (1) Sa, A, W, S *432. Private Instruction (1) Sa, A, W, S Woodwind instruments. *433. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Brass instruments. *434. Private Instruction (1) Sa, A, W, S String instruments. *435. Private Instruction (1) Sa, A, W, S Percussion instruments. *473. Private Instruction (3) Sa, A, W, S All performance areas. One hour instruction/week. Minimum of 18 hours/week practice required. By consent of instructor only. May be taken for credit up to three times in any area of specialty. 483. Directed Readings (1-4) (As needed) To be arranged. May be taken three times for a maximum of 6 hours credit. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) (As needed) A continuation of Music 289. Open to all students. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) (As needed) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. 499. Senior Recital (Credit/No Credit only) Preparation and public performance of a one-hour recital. Student must be at the 400 level in the performance medium. * May be repeated for credit THEATRE ARTS AREA DEVELO 4 SCOPE M Description The objectives of the Theatre Arts area of the Department of Performing Arts are: 1) to encourage appreciation of theatre through critical thinking. 2) to encourage creativity in acting, technical, directing, design, script-writing and management. 3) to encourage non- traditional student and community participation in theatre. 4) to develop the skills required for practice and performance. 5) to prepare teachers, performing artists, scholars and technical specialists. 6) to prepare students for careers or professional schooling in fields which require creativity, collaboration, and an understanding of human experience as explored in the study of theatre. 7) to expose students and the community to classic and contemporary theatre and cinema and to provide the finest possible theatre. Theatre Arts majors follow a program based on growth beginning with foundation courses and culminating with a senior project. Courses will be taken from the following progression of blocks: The Foundation Block provides incoming students a broad, durable foundation of introductory courses. The Development Block contains the majority of a student's coursework. By developing skills and knowledge in the areas of acting, directing, design, technology, management, history and literature, students get a well rounded education. Out of this block students will select Student Services Science 120 121