Theatre General Information 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) A course designed to explore principles of writing music for instrumental sections and instrumental combinations. Prerequisites: Music 262 and 305 or equivalent 318. Choral Arranging (2) A course designed to explore principles of writing music for various voice groups. Prerequisites: Music 262 and 305 or equivalent. 319. Composition Techniques (2) Explores 20th Century principles and techniques of composing. Prerequisite: Music 262 or equivalent 320. Methods of Teaching Music in the Elementary Schools (3) Methods and materials of the elementary school music program. 321. Teaching General Music in the Middle and Secondary Schools (3) Methods and materials for the middle and junior high general music program, music appreciation, music history, and music theory for the secondary schools. * 330. Private Instruction (1) Keyboard. * 331. Voice. Private Instruction (1) * 332. Private Instruction Woodwind instruments. * 333. Private Instruction Brass instruments. * 334. Private Instruction String instruments. * 335. Private Instruction Percussion instruments. (1) (1) (1) (1) 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 A Cappella Choir (1) Membership by audition or consent of instructor. (Evening only.) * 343. Weber State Singers (1) 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. Members by consent of instructor. (May be repeated for credit) Also listed under Theatre 344. * 345. Vocal Ensemble (1) Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. * 346. Weber State College Concert Choir (1) Membership by audition or consent of instructor. * 347. Sound System (1) A select performing ensemble preparing a wide variety of musical styles. By audition only. * 348. Brass Ensemble (1) Training in performance for brass chamber music groups. * 350. Symphonic Band (1) Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Emphasis is on the study and preparation of modem symphonic band literature. * 351. Pep Band (1) Plays at athletic functions using contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music. By audition. * 352. Wind Ensemble (1) 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) Performance in modem stage band, of instructor. Membership by audition or consent * 354. Marching Band (2) By audition and/or consent of the director to students on flags, rifles, and band instruments. * 355. Instrumental Ensemble (1) Training in instructional chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. * 357. Keyboard Ensemble (1) Training in keyboard ensemble situations to develop fluency in reading. * 360. W. S. C. Symphony Orchestra (1) 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) 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. 413. Composition Seminar (2) Composition in larger forms to develop compositional craft. Prerequisite: Music 319 or equivalent. 422. Methods and Literature for Voice (4) A study of vocal pedigogical theory, physiology, and practice in application through various methods, materials and literature. Prerequisite: Three quarters of private vocal instruction. 425. Choral Music Practicum (3) Methods of instruction, organization and presentation of appropriate content in a secondary school choral music program. 426. Instrumental Music Practicum (3) Methods of instruction, organization and presentation of appropriate content in a secondary school instrumental music program. 428. Musical Instrument Repair (3) Minor repair and adjustments of band and orchestra instruments. * 430. Private Instruction (1) Keyboard. * 431. Private Instruction (1) Voice. * 432. Private Instruction (1) Woodwind instruments. * 433. Private Instruction (1) Brass instruments. * 434. Private Instruction String instruments. * 435. Private Instruction Percussion instruments. (1) (1) * 473. Private Instruction (3) 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. 486. Special Topics in Music (1-2) To be arranged. May be taken three times for a maximum of 6 hours credit. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Music 289, Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used, it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 499. Seminar (1-2) To be arranged. * May be repeated for credit THEATRE ARTS AREA o rr o r- Z UJ Q r- w < + SCOPE Description The objectives of the Theatre Arts area of the Department of Performing Arts are: 1) To encourage understanding and appreciation of, and to develop critical thinking toward theatre. 2) To encourage creativity on an undergraduate level in such areas as acting, technical, directing, design, play- and script-writing and management. To encourage non-traditional students and allow community participation in the theatre experience. 3) To develop an understanding of the principles of theatre and to develop the skiUs required for its practice and performance. 4) To prepare teachers, performing artists, scholars and technical specialists. 5) To expose students and the community to classic and contemporary theatre and cinema and to continue to provide the community with the finest possible theatre. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 92 93 Continuing Education