Music *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. Membership by audition or consent of instructor. *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. *43L Private Instruction (1) Voice. ♦432. Private Instruction (1) Woodwind instruments. *433. Private Instruction (1) Brass instruments. ♦434. Private Instruction (1) String instruments. ♦435. Private Instruction (1) Percussion instruments. ♦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. Theatre Arts 88 499. Seminar (1-2) To be arranged. * May be repeated for credit THEATRE ARTS AREA o UJ Q h- < ► 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 skills 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 fmest possible theatre. Education Two departmental majors are offered: 1) Theatre Arts and 2) Theatre Arts Teaching. Theatre Arts majors follow a program which parallels student growth. Majors select from blocks of courses which best suit their needs and interests. As students progress they move from the Foundation block, through the Developmental Block, to the Pinnacle Block. In addition, courses will be taken from an Interdisciplinary Block and Production Supplement series. The concept is explained as follows: fMMJmm Foundation Block: The purpose of the foundation block is to expose the student to a broad range of experiences in the Theatre Arts and the performing arts. Its interest is to provide the student with a durable foundation upon which to develop a meaningful structure of courses. Foundation Block courses are represented by a rectangle. Developmental Block: The developmental experience should be broad and well balanced, while at the same time providing opportunities for deep study as part of an enriched major. Developmental Block courses are represented by a square. Pinnacle Block: The purpose of the pinnacle block is to provide comprehensive, yet focused experiences to reinforce the connected nature of the Theatre Arts medium. Courses in the pinnacle block are open only to those students who have completed the developmental block emphasis in the associated tract. Pinnacle Block courses are represented by a triangle. Interdisciplinary Block: This block is of the utmost importance for today's student to be prepared with a broad based education for a rapidly changing world. This block provides a method of breaking through the barriers departmental education creates. Hopefully in cutting across the grain, students will find a whole, new and vibrant pattern in their Weber State College experience. Interdisciplinary Block courses are represented by an empty circle. Production Supplement: The purpose of the production supplement is to reinforce the importance of the production experience. The studio experience from other courses is partly directed toward this goal. Studio requirements in Foundation and Developmental courses are directed toward practical application of in class learning. Through courses aligned with the production series we hope to give shape to the curriculum requirements directly related to the production. Production Supplement courses are represented by a blackened circle. This course of study leads toward the bachelor of arts degree. A minimum of fifty-two (52) credit hours (C or better GPA) must be completed in Theatre Arts Area courses. Teaching majors must also complete a minimum of fifty- nine (59) credit hours (C or better GPA) from the Theatre Arts courses and, in addition, satisfy all requirements for the Certification Program as outlined by the School of Education. While teaching majors are encouraged to take the bachelor of arts degree, they may choose either the 89 General Information Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology Continuing Education