Music Piano Proficiency All music majors and minors must take Group Keyboard 213,214, and 215 until the piano proficiency examination is passed. It is suggested that the requirement be completed by the end of the student's sophomore year. Those who have not done so will be required to continue keyboard study until the requirement is completed. PROGRAM: MUSIC MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (LIBERAL ARTS EMPHASIS) General Requirements: • Specific College Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). • A minor is required. • Liberal arts majors must have a C (2.00) or better in major courses and achieve an overall GPA of 2.00 or better. • 183 total hours are required for a music major in liberal arts. Sixty of the total required hours for a major must be upper division (courses numbered 300 or above). Specific Requirements: Music Major: • Liberal Arts Emphasis (minimum of 85 credit hours): Music 105 (3), 110 (4), 111 (4), 112 (4), 179(1), 219 (2), 260 (4), 261 (4), 262 (4), 279 (1), 284 (3), 301 (3), 302 (3), 303 (3), 305 (2), 314 (6) or 315 (6), 317 (3) or 318 (2), 422 (4) [Vocal Majors only], Music Electives (4-7). Private Lessons (12) minimum, Major Ensemble (12) minimum. • Keyboard Emphasis (minimum of 85 credit hours): Music 105 (3), 110 (4), 111 (4), 112 (4), 179 (1), 260 (4), 261 (4), 262 (4), 270 (3), 279 (1), 284 (3), 301 (3), 302 (3), 303 (3), 305 (2), 310 (3), 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 317 (3) or 318 (2), Music Electives (0-1). Private Lessons (12) minimum, Major Ensemble (12) minimum. . Electives: Music 219 (2), 319 (2), 413 (2). • A student must be enrolled in Music 213, 214, or 215 until piano proficiency is passed. PROGRAM: COMPOSITE MUSIC EDUCATION TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) PROG RAM: MUSIC HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of general honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • 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 Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for one of the music majors, take at least 20 credit hours for music honors credit. • Complete a music honors senior project in Music 499 in addition to the senior recital. • A student may receive music honors credit in any upper-division music course with the exception of the following: Music 343, 344, 345, 346, 347, 348, 350, 351, 353, 354, 355, 357, 360, or 361. • A student must be enrolled in Music 213,214, or 215 until piano proficiency is passed. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: MUSIC EDUCATION MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C (2.00) or better in all courses for the music minor. • All music minors must complete sophomore performance level requirements before graduation. (Requirement sheets are available at the Department of Performing Arts office.) Specific Requirements: Minimum of 38 credit hours. Music courses required: Music 105 (3), 110 (4), 111 (4), 112 (4), 179 (1), 216 (1), 279 (1), 302 (3), 303 (3), 320 (3) or 321 (3), 425 (3) or 426 (3). Two credits from the following: Music 250 (1), 251 (1), 252 (1), 253 (1), 254 (2) (250 is strongly recommended). Three hours of private study and 3 credit hours of major ensemble in consultation with the adviser. Electives: Music 339 (3), 428 (3) as recommended by the adviser. Share a one-hour senior recital on major instrument approved by the music faculty. Have at least one class in music included in the student teaching experience. A student must be enrolled in Music 213, 214, or 215 until piano proficiency is passed. These requirements are recommended. The division of music adviser may modify to meet individual needs. 84 Music General Information PROGRAM: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS-30 Hour Fine Arts Emphasis - 15 Hours Music General Requirements: • Elementary education major requirements (see the elementary education section in the Dept. of Teacher Education). • A minor is required. Specific Requirements: • Music courses required (15 credit hours): Music 101 (3), 169 (3), 213 (1), 214 (1), 215 (1), 216 (1), 320 (3), two quarters of private lessons (recommend at least one be guitar). PROGRAM: MUSIC MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C (2.00) or better in all minor courses. Specific Requirements: • Music courses required (35 credit hours): Music 105 (3), 110 (4), 111 (4), 112 (4), 179 (1), 279 (1), 301 (3), 302 (3), 303 (3). • Private Lessons (6), Major Ensemble (3). • Students must pass the sophomore proficiency level on major instrument. • A student must be enrolled in Music 213,214, or 215 until piano proficiency is passed. These requirements may be modified to meet individual needs. MUSIC COURSES M ♦100. Private Instruction (1) Individual lessons, vocal or instrumental. For those students not pursuing a major or minor in music. HU 101. Introduction to Music (3) Designed to give the non-music student a basic understanding of the language and literature of music. HU102. The Evolution of Jazz (3) The development of jazz and its influence on American culture. HU103. The History of Pop Music: Ragtime to Rock (3) Traces the development of popular music in the western world (especially the U. S. and Britain) from around the turn of the century until the present. Includes investigation into all the major styles (jazz, rock, swing, country, folk, etc.) as they affect and reflect society. HU104. Survey of American Musical Theatre (3) An analytical survey of American musicals written for the stage and film. The music, dance, plots, character development, etc. serve as vehicles for appreciative viewing, discussion and written critical observation. 105. A Survey of Western Music (3) A historical survey of the development of music through six major periods and styles from the Medieval (950-1145) into the Twentieth Century. 109. Fundamentals of Musicianship (3) Melody, harmony, rhythm, notation, ear training, sight-singing and keyboard skills needed to meet entrance requirements for Theory I. 110. Music Theory I (4) Elementary harmony, primary and secondary triads with inversions, non-harmonic tones, and modulation. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours/week. 111. Music Theory I (4) Continuation of Music 110. 112. Music Theory I (4) Continuation of Music 111. ♦130. Private Instruction (1) Keyboard. *131. Private Instruction (1) Voice. ♦132. Private Instruction (1) Woodwind instruments. •133. Private Instruction (1) Brass instruments. ♦134. Private Instruction (1) String instruments. *135. Private Instruction (1) Percussion instruments. ♦140. Weber State A Cappella Choir (1) Membership by audition or consent of instructor. (Evening only.) ♦143. Weber State Singers (1) A select performing 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.) Also listed under Theatre 144. •145. Vocal Ensemble (1) Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. ♦146. Weber State College Concert Choir (1) Membership by audition or consent of instructor. ♦147. Sound System (1) A select performing ensemble preparing a wide variety of musical styles. By audition only. •148. Brass Ensemble (1) Training in performance for brass chamber music groups. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Artsi Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 85 Continuing Education