Music 153. Square Dance (1) HU169. Introduction to Dance (3) A survey course including the history and evolution of dance and critical appreciation for contemporary forms. 241. Dance Composition and Improvisation (2) An introduction to the process, art, and craft of choreography using improvisation to experientially explore the elements of dance. Prerequisite: Dance 149 (Offered 1986-87 and alternate years). 247. Intermediate Ballet (1) Classical ballet technique on an intermediate level, with an emphasis on performance. Prerequisite: Dance 147. 248. Jazz Dance, Intermediate (1) To provide the intermediate dance student with experience in jazz styles as they relate to technique, composition, performance, philosophy, and aesthetics. 249. Modern Dance, Intermediate (1) Modern dance technique on an intermediate level. Prerequisite: Dance 149. 271. Professional Activities (2) Basic skills, techniques and methods of folk, square and social dance. For physical education majors and minors. 291. Dance Preparation (1) Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) 332. Techniques and Materials for Teaching Modern Dance (2) Methods, teaching techniques, and practical experience in teaching modern dance. Prerequisites: Dance 149 and 249. 340. Dance Production (2) A practical application of principles which serve the presentation of dance. The course deals with choreographic problems including staging, lighting, costumes and movement. Prerequisites: Instructor approval. 349. Advanced Modern Dance (1) Exercises and activities to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, and technical dance skill. Prerequisite: Dance 249. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours with instructor approval. 386. Field Experience (2) A course designed to provide opportunities for students to gain practical experience in the field by assisting in the activities of community agencies, schools, and the college. Prerequisite: PE 364. 480. Independent Study (1-5) Individual work or work in small groups by arrangements in special topics not included in the announced course offerings. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in Dance who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 491. Advanced Dance Preparation (2) Preparation and rehearsal of dance composition to be presented in concert. Prerequisite: Instructor approval. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. 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. MUSIC AREA Description The 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 arts and bachelor of science degrees are offered for men and women seeking a liberal arts emphasis. Dual majors in choral and instrumental music teaching as well as teaching majors in choral or instrumental music are offered by the Department. The primary goals of the music area are: 1) to develop aesthetically aware and musically discriminating citizens; 2) to provide opportunities for all students to participate in creative, musical experiences and to encourage the involvement of community members in music; 3) to develop musical competence and sensitivity; 4) to provide for career development in music through the preparation of teachers, performing musicians, and scholars; and 5) to expose students and the community to a broad spectrum of music and continue to provide the finest possible musical performances. General Policies and Performance Requirements A. If a student is a music major or minor at Weber State College, he or she must study privately with a WSC faculty member or an approved adjunct faculty member. B. All music majors with an emphasis in performance will study privately for a minimum of 12 quarters. All music majors with an emphasis in music education will study privately for a minimum of 11 quarters. C. All music majors are expected to complete the four levels of competency before graduation. D. All music minors will study privately for a minimum of 3 quarters. All music minors are expected to complete the second level of competency before graduation. E. An $80 applied music fee is charged to students who register for instrumental and vocal lessons. The fee must 82 be paid at the time of registration each quarter. The student will receive eight private lessons per quarter. All music majors who qualify for upper-division status and who fulfill the requirements of the music area will be exempted from the applied music fee charge. Schedule for Performance Evaluations A. Performance evaluations will be regularly conducted and scheduled: 1. At the end of Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. 2. By special request for evaluation during the year which can be arranged 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 quarterly performance evaluations. 1. Majors will continue until the senior recital is completed. 2. Minors will continue until completion of the 200 level. Procedures for Performance Evaluation A. All incoming freshman music majors and minors will be placed at the 100 level of competence until their first evaluation at the end of the entering quarter. B. All tranfer students and current students who change their major or minor to music at a later date will be placed in the appropriate competency level at the completion of their first evaluation. C. A student may be placed in a higher competency level at the completion of any evaluation. D. A student will not be permitted to progress to the 300 level until the piano proficiency examination is passed. E. 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. F. 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 directly 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. G. More than 5 quarters of study at any one competency level due to lack of improvement on the part of the student will be cause for a recommendation from the appropriate faculty that that student not continue as a music major or minor. Music • Recital Performance A. All music majors and minors must participate in at least one general student recital per quarter. This should normally be a solo appearance, but this determination is left to the discretion of the teacher. B. All junior music majors must present a half-hour formal recital. C. A student presenting a junior recital must be currently at the 300 competency level. D. All senior music majors must present a one-hour formal recital. E. A student presenting a senior recital must be currently at the 400 competency level. F. Repertoire for the senior recital must not contain music performed on the junior recital. G. Completion of a senior recital will exempt a student from further proficiency level evaluations but not from continued private study. H. All students presenting a senior recital must perform that recital before a faculty review committee not less than two weeks prior to the recital date. Failure to pass this committee review will result in postponement of the scheduled recital. I. The faculty review committee will consist of the student's major teacher, the appropriate area head, and one other faculty member of the student's choice. J. The faculty review committee will be present at the public performance of the recital and will recommend pass/fail of the recital. K. The senior recital must be completed prior to May 1 of the student's graduating year. Recital/Concert Attendance All music majors and minors must attend eight music area recitals, concerts, and/or community concert events each quarter. Attendance reports are requried and maintained in the music office. Performance Requirements All music majors must enroll each quarter and receive credit for participation in one of the three principal major performing organizations for a total of 12 credit hours. Music education majors must fulfill an 11 credit hour performance requirement and are exempted from this requirement while student teaching. Failure to receive performance credit may necessitate additional quarters of participation. Transfer students must fulfill rjerformance participation requirements as deemed necessary by the Chair and faculty advisory committee. Admission to all performing groups Is by audition. General Information Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 83 Continuing Education