Courses required for the music major or minor may only be taken by music majors and minors.
An introduction to music, its elements, language, and historical development. Concert attendance outside of regularly scheduled class time is required. Not available to music majors and minors.
A survey of jazz in America, including blues, ragtime, Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, and fusion. Concert attendance outside of regularly scheduled class time is required.
Survey of music in America, including classical, jazz, rock, folk, and ethnic, within the context of American history.
An introduction to the music of cultures around the world, including Japan, China, India, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and South America. The course discusses the influence of music on, and its relationship to, the various cultures and populations.
An introduction to music that explores its relationship to other arts. Music is often composed and performed in connection with other artistic media (visual arts, literature, theatre, film, etc.) and another level of understanding and appreciation is achieved if these connections are better understood. By observing music in its cultural context, a clearer picture of its role in civilization is allowed to emerge. The focus is primarily on Western Civilization but will include explorations of African, Indian, and music from other parts of the world.
An introduction to music in world religions and how it has shaped the history of man. Specific religious works and specific composers from numerous world denominations will be discussed.
Melody, harmony, rhythm, notation, ear training, and sight-singing skills needed to meet entrance requirements for MUSC 1110 and 1130.
Elementary harmony, primary and secondary triads with inversions, non harmonic tones, and modulation. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 1130, 1140.
Development of aural skills needed to function as a musician and teacher. Emphasis on progressively advancing aural perception using the "fixed do" system. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 1110, 1120.
Development of aural and vocal skills as they pertain to the Musical Theatre performer and practitioner. Emphasis on harmony, melody, rhythm, notation and applicable keyboard skills.
Beginning piano instruction with emphasis on reading, technical facility and sound musicianship.
Beginning instruction in keyboard for non-music majors and minors. Students must have access to a piano for practice.
Beginner and intermediate class instruction in classical guitar, including technique, repertoire, and history of the instrument. May be repeated for credit.
This entry-level course offers instruction in pick-style guitar. Styles covered include folk, rock, jazz, and popular. Special emphasis on note reading and basic musicianship.
Individual lessons, vocal or instrumental. For those students not pursuing a major or minor in music.
All performance areas. Two hours 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 specialization.
Training in piano ensemble situations to develop fluency in reading. Keyboard majors and minors only. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors.
Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. Membership by audition or consent of instructor.
A highly select group of approximately 24 singers performing the entire range of small choir literature. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. By audition only.
Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Rehearsal and performance of musical theatre productions. By audition only.
Note: This course is not currently active. Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors. (Evening only.)
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Emphasis is on the study and preparation of modern symphonic band literature. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
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. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
By audition and/or consent of the director to students on flags, rifles, and band instruments. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Training in instrumental chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Plays at athletic functions using contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music. By audition. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Full symphony orchestra instrumentation. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Instrumentation determined by the music production being presented. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
Introduction to the music area and its programs, including e-mail usage, department policies and procedures, career options, and curriculum.
Introduction to uses of technology in music teaching and performance, including use of music composition and multimedia software.
This online course offers the student a media rich environment in which to study the subject of Rock n' Roll music and the artists that shaped this American musical genre. Featuring over 150 complete audio examples, a fifty year "Top 40" database and useful music notation examples, this course integrates with the text to offer a comprehensive level of study for both music and non-music majors.
Continuation of Theory II. Includes altered, borrowed, and other unique chord sonorities; advanced modulation; 20th century compositional techniques; analysis; and projects that will explore application of theoretical concepts. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2130, 2140. Prerequisites: MUSC 1120 and 1140 or equivalents.
Continuation of Ear-Training & Sight-Singing II. Development of more advanced listening skills and of ability to recognize and correct performance errors. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2110, 2120. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120 and 1140 or equivalents.
Continuation of MUSC 1160 with emphasis on advanced reading, further development of technical facility and expanded concepts of musicianship. Prerequisite: MUSC 1160 or placement by audition, and MUSC 1120 and 1140.
A survey of the development of the historical and stylistic periods of European art music from ca 400-1750. Required for Music History credit for all Music Minors -- Prerequisite: MUSC 1110 and 1130. Open to all university students who have completed MUSC CA1010. Does not fulfill Creative Arts or Humanities credit.
A survey of the development of the historical and stylistic periods of European art music from ca 1750-20th century. Required for Music History credit for all Music Minors -- Prerequisite: MUSC 1110 and 1130. Open to all university students who have completed MUSC CA1010. Does not fulfill Creative Arts or Humanities credit.
To learn the art of accompaniment, to become knowledgeable about repertoire and style, and to improve sight reading. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency.
A course for Choral Music Education majors that encompasses a practical and analytical approach to the understanding of basic playing and teaching techniques of the band and orchestral instruments.
All performance areas. Two hours 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 specialization.
A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing percussion instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair.
A continuation of MUSC 2821. Prerequisite: MUSC 2821
A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing brass instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair.
A continuation of MUSC 2841. Prerequisite: MUSC 2841
A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing woodwind instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair.
A continuation of MUSC 2851. Prerequisite: MUSC 2851
A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing string instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair.
A continuation of MUSC 2871. Prerequisite: MUSC 2871
Development of the singing voice with special attention to freedom of tones, purity of vowels, interpretation, diction, and flexibility.
Open to all students in the music area who meet the minimum cooperative work experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
Preparation of operatic scenes and music. Music and staging rehearsal venue for the preparation of fully staged opera productions.
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript
Eighteenth century polyphonic techniques including the five contrapuntal species, formal processes, analysis, and compositional application of concepts studied. Prerequisites: MUSC 2120 and 2140 or equivalents.
An exploration of principles of arranging music for instrumental sections and instrumental combinations. Prerequisites: MUSC 2120 and 2140 or equivalents.
An exploration of principles of arranging music for various voice groups. Prerequisites: MUSC 2120 and 2140 or equivalent.
A survey of the developments in European art music, ca. 400-1600. The course emphasizes stylistic and critical analysis of representative compositions within historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisites: MUSC 1120 and 1140.
A survey of the developments in European art music, ca. 1600-1820. The course emphasizes stylistic and critical analysis of representative compositions within historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: MUSC 3205.
A survey of the developments in European art music, ca. 1800-2000. The course emphasizes stylistic and critical analysis of representative compositions within historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: MUSC 3206.
An in-depth exploration of selected music outside the European/American art and popular traditions. Attention will be given to musical elements and systems, as well as to the participation of music within culture and society. Open to both music and non-music majors. Prerequisites: MUSC 3207 for music majors; MUSC CA1010 or MUSC CA/DV1040 for non-music majors
Keyboard literature to acquaint the student with historical and stylistic periods of music.
A study of a cross-section of vocal literature leading to knowledge of styles, composers, performance practice, and basic phonetics in commonly-used languages. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency and a minimum of two years of private voice instruction.
A continuation of MUSC 3402. Prerequisite: MUSC 3402.
Individual lessons, vocal or instrumental. For those students not pursuing a major or minor in music.
All performance areas. Two hours 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 specialization.
Training in piano ensemble situations to develop fluency in reading. Keyboard majors and minors only. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors.
Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. Membership by audition or consent of instructor.
A highly select group of approximately 24 singers performing the entire range of small choir literature. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. By audition only.
Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Rehearsal and performance of musical theatre productions. By audition only.
Note: This course is not currently active. Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors. (Evening only.)
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Emphasis is on the study and preparation of modern symphonic band literature. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
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. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
By audition and/or consent of the director to students on flags, rifles, and band instruments. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Training in instrumental chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Plays at athletic functions using contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music. By audition. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Full symphony orchestra instrumentation. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Instrumentation determined by the music production being presented. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors.
Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors.
Basic conducting technique and advanced techniques for conducting instrumental ensembles. Prerequisites: MUSC 1120 and 1140.
Methods and materials for teaching elementary school music (grades K-6) including skill development on selected elementary classroom instruments.
A study of basic musical form with particular emphasis on the most important contrapuntal and homophonic styles from the Baroque Period forward. The course coordinates the study of the forms of individual genres with their history and role in the continuous development of music. Prerequisites: MUSC 2120 and 2140.
A detailed study of musical theatre and the practical application of skills, techniques, and materials necessary for production in secondary schools.
Basic conducting technique and advanced techniques for techniques for conducting choral ensembles. Prerequisites: MUSC 1120 and 1140.
Applied instruction in preparation for and public performance of a 30 minute recital. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency.
Comprehensive study of performance pedagogy.
Comprehensive study of the principles, rules and procedures pertaining to the development, exercise, and practice of the art of singing and the science of teaching singing.
All performance areas. Two hours instruction/week. Minimum of 18 hrs/wk 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 specialization.
Introduction to Pro Tools covers basic Pro Tools principles, giving you what you need to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial set up to final mixdown. The course has been dramatically reworked and updated for Pro Tools 7 software. Whether your project involves recording of live instruments, MIDI sequencing of software synthesizers, or audio looping, this course will give you the basic skills to succeed. Weber State University is a Digidesign Sponsored School.
Methods of instruction, organization and presentation of appropriate content and musical literature in junior high/middle school music classes. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency
To be arranged. May be taken for a maximum of 7 hours of credit.
Methods of instruction, organization and presentation of appropriate content and musical literature in high school music classes. Emphasis is placed on the administration of the school music program. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency and MUSC 4822.
Practical synthesis and application of knowledge and skills gained in pedagogy and methods courses. Students plan and implement lessons, document progress, and evaluate their teaching assignments in group or private settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.
A continuation of MUSC 2890. Open to all students. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
Preparation of operatic scenes and music. Music and staging rehearsal venue for the preparation of fully staged opera productions.
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
Private instruction in preparation for and public performance of a one hour recital.
Music education majors have the option of completing a senior project in lieu of the senior recital and should register for Music 4992 during the semester in which they plan to complete the project. Requires submission of a project proposal and approval by a faculty committee.
* May be repeated for credit
** Music Majors and Minors only
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