Music Music 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: 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: Minimum of 6 credit hours or until completion of the sophomore proficiency level and a 30- minute junior recital. Major ensemble (3). • 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. Information MUSIC COURSES *100. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Individual lessons, vocal or instrumental. For those students not pursuing a major or minor in music. HU101. Introduction to Music (3) A, W, S 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) A, W, S 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) A, W, S 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) A 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) W Continuation of Music 110. 112. Music Theory I (4) 5 Continuation of Music 111. *130. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Keyboard. ♦131. Private Instruction (1) Su,A, W,S Voice. *132. Private Instruction (1) Su,A,W,S Woodwind instruments. *133. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Brass instruments. *134. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S String instruments. *135. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Percussion instruments. *140. Weber State A Cappella Choir (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. (Evening only.) *143. Weber State Singers (1) A, W, S A select 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.) *145. Vocal Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. *146. Weber State Concert Choir (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. *147. Sound System (1) A, W, S A select performing ensemble preparing a wide variety of musical styles. By audition only. *148. Brass Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in performance for brass chamber music groups. *150. 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. *151. Pep Band (1) A, W Plays at athletic functions using contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music. By audition. *152. 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. *153. Jazz Ensemble (1) A, W, S Performance in modern stage band. Membership by audition or consent of instructor. *154. Marching Band (2) A By audition and/or consent of the director to students on flags, rifles, and band instruments. *155. Instrumental Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in instrumental chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. *157. Keyboard Ensemble (1) A, W, S Training in piano ensemble situations to develop fluency in reading. *160. W. S. C. Symphony Orchestra (1) A, W, S Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Symphonic instrumentation with participation in concerts, oratorio, and opera. ♦161. Theatre Orchestra (1-2) Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Instrumentation determined by the music production being presented. 169. Music Essentials (3) Su, A, W, S For prospective elementary school teachers. Rudiments of music, sightreading, notation, ear training, dictation, and keyboard harmony. *173. Private Instruction (3) Su,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. 179. Music Convocation (1) One year (3-quarters) required recital/concert attendance at 24-30 events/year (8-10/ quarter), to be selected by the Department of Performing Arts. A minimum of six recital events will be scheduled during daytime hours. The "T" grade will be used until the completion of three quarters. *213. Group Keyboard Instruction (1) A Principles and procedures from beginning to advanced instruction with stress on reading skill, technical facility, and sound musicianship. *214. Group Keyboard Instruction (1) W Continuation of Music 213. *215. Group Keyboard Instruction (1) S Continuation of Music 214. 216. Vocal Workshop (1) A, W, S Development of the singing voice with special attention to freedom of tones, purity of vowels, interpretation, diction, and flexibility. 219. Basic Conducting (2) Score reading, basic conducting movements, clef study, and transposition. Prerequisite: Music 112. *230. Private Instruction (1) Su, A, W, S Keyboard. *231. Private Instruction (1) 5m, A, W, S Voice. *232. Private Instruction (1) 5m, A, W, 5 Woodwind instruments. *233. Private Instruction (1) 5m, A, W, 5 Brass instruments. *234. Private Instruction (1) 5m, A, W, 5 String instruments. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 100 101 Continuing Education