May 10, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
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Courses


 
  
  • MUSC 1601 - Private Instruction

    (1)

    Individual lessons, vocal or instrumental. For those students not pursuing a major or minor in music.
  
  • MUSC 1610 - Applied Keyboard: Piano

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1611 - Applied Keyboard: Organ

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1620 - Applied Voice

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1630 - Applied Woodwinds: Flute

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1631 - Applied Woodwinds: Oboe

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1632 - Applied Woodwinds: Clarinet

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1633 - Applied Woodwinds: Saxophone

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1634 - Applied Woodwinds: Bassoon

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1640 - Applied Brass: Trumpet

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1641 - Applied Brass: French Horn

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1642 - Applied Brass: Trombone

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1643 - Applied Brass: Euphonium/Tuba

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1650 - Applied Strings: Violin

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1651 - Applied Strings: Viola

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1652 - Applied Strings: Violoncello

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1653 - Applied Strings: String Bass

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1654 - Applied Strings: Guitar

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1655 - Applied Strings: Harp

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1660 - Applied Percussion

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1673 - Private Instruction

    (2)

    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. May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 1730 - Keyboard Ensemble

    (1)

    Training in piano ensemble situations to develop fluency in reading. Keyboard majors and minors only. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1740 - Weber State Concert Choir

    (1)

    Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. Membership by audition or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1741 - Chamber Choir

    (1)

    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. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1743 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble

    (1)

    Training in small vocal groups such as trios, quartets, and sextets. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1744 - Musical Theatre

    (1-2)

    Rehearsal and performance of musical theatre productions. By audition only. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1745 - Weber State Community Choir

    (1) (Evening only.)

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors. May be repeated for credit. Note: This course is not currently active.
  
  • MUSC 1750 - Symphonic Band

    (1)

    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. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1751 - 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. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1752 - Marching Band

    (2)

    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. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1753 - Jazz Ensemble

    (1)

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1754 - Percussion Ensemble

    (1)

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1755 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble

    (1)

    Training in instrumental chamber ensembles such as trios, quartets, quintets, and sextets. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1756 - Pep Band

    (1)

    Plays at athletic functions using contemporary jazz, rock, and popular music. By audition. Does not fulfill any ensemble requirement for music majors or minors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1760 - Weber State Symphony Orchestra

    (1)

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Full symphony orchestra instrumentation. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1761 - Chamber Orchestra

    (1)

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the chamber ensemble requirement for music majors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1762 - Theatre Orchestra

    (1-2)

    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. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1763 - Guitar Ensemble

    (1)

    Membership by audition or consent of instructor. Fulfills the major ensemble requirement for music majors and minors. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • MUSC 1901 - Music: The First-Year Experience

    (1)

    Introduction to the music area and its programs, including email usage, department policies and procedures, career options, and curriculum. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 1911 - Introduction to Music Technology

    (1)

    Introduction to uses of technology in music teaching and performance, including use of music composition and multimedia software. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2110 - Music Theory III

    (3)

    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. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140  or equivalents. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2130 , MUSC 2140 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2120 - Music Theory IV

    (3)

    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. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140  or equivalents. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2130 , MUSC 2140 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2130 - Sight Singing & Ear-Training III

    (1)

    Continuation of Ear-Training & Sight-Singing II. Development of more advanced listening skills and of ability to recognize and correct performance errors. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140  or equivalents. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2110 , MUSC 2120 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2140 - Sight Singing & Ear-Training IV

    (1)

    Continuation of Ear-Training & Sight-Singing II. Development of more advanced listening skills and of ability to recognize and correct performance errors. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140  or equivalents. Must be taken concurrently with MUSC 2110 , MUSC 2120 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2150 - Class Piano III

    (1)

    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 MUSC 1140 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2160 - Class Piano IV

    (1)

    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 MUSC 1140 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2202 - Survey of Music History & Literature I

    (2)

    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 MUSC 1130 . Open to all university students who have completed MUSC 1010 . Does not fulfill Creative Arts or Humanities credit. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2212 - Survey of Music History & Literature II

    (2)

    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 MUSC 1130 . Open to all university students who have completed MUSC 1010 . Does not fulfill Creative Arts or Humanities credit. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2321 - Principles of Piano Accompanying I

    (1)

    To learn the art of accompaniment, to become knowledgeable about repertoire and style, and to improve sight reading. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2331 - Principles of Piano Accompanying II

    (1)

    To learn the art of accompaniment, to become knowledgeable about repertoire and style, and to improve sight reading. Prerequisite: Piano proficiency. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2540 - Instrumental Techniques for Choral Majors

    (2)

    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. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2610 - Applied Keyboard: Piano

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2611 - Applied Keyboard: Organ

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2620 - Applied Voice

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2630 - Applied Woodwinds: Flute

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2631 - Applied Woodwinds: Oboe

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2632 - Applied Woodwinds: Clarinet

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2633 - Applied Woodwinds: Saxophone

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2634 - Applied Woodwinds: Bassoon

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2640 - Applied Brass: Trumpet

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2641 - Applied Brass: French Horn

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2642 - Applied Brass: Trombone

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2643 - Applied Brass: Euphonium/Tuba

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2650 - Applied Strings: Violin

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2651 - Applied Strings: Viola

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2652 - Applied Strings: Violoncello

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2653 - Applied Strings: String Bass

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2654 - Applied Strings: Guitar

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2655 - Applied Strings: Harp

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2660 - Applied Percussion

    (1)

    May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2673 - Private Instruction

    (2)

    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. May be repeated for credit. Music Majors and Minors only.
  
  • MUSC 2821 - Percussion Methods I

    (1)

    A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing percussion instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2822 - Percussion Methods II

    (1)

    A continuation of MUSC 2821 . Prerequisite: MUSC 2821 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2841 - Brass Methods I

    (1)

    A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing brass instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2842 - Brass Methods II

    (1)

    A continuation of MUSC 2841 . Prerequisite: MUSC 2841 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2851 - Woodwind Methods I

    (1)

    A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing woodwind instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2852 - Woodwind Methods II

    (1)

    A continuation of MUSC 2851 . Prerequisite: MUSC 2851  Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2871 - String Methods I

    (1)

    A practical and analytical approach to teaching and playing string instruments, including selection of appropriate repertoire and minor repair. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2872 - String Methods II

    (1)

    A continuation of MUSC 2871 . Prerequisite: MUSC 2871  Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2881 - Vocal Workshop

    (1)

    Development of the singing voice with special attention to freedom of tones, purity of vowels, interpretation, diction, and flexibility. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience

    (1-6)

    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. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 2910 - Opera Production

    (2)

    Preparation of operatic scenes and music. Music and staging rehearsal venue for the preparation of fully staged opera productions.
  
  • MUSC 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes, and Special Programs

    (1-4)

    Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3102 - Counterpoint

    (2)

    Eighteenth century polyphonic techniques including the five contrapuntal species, formal processes, analysis, and compositional application of concepts studied. Prerequisite: MUSC 2120  and MUSC 2140  or equivalents. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3112 - Orchestration

    (2)

    An exploration of principles of arranging music for instrumental sections and instrumental combinations. Prerequisite: MUSC 2120  and MUSC 2140  or equivalents. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3122 - Choral Arranging

    (2)

    An exploration of principles of arranging music for various voice groups. Prerequisite: MUSC 2120  and MUSC 2140  or equivalent. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3205 - Music History I: Medieval and Renaissance Music

    (2)

    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. Prerequisite: MUSC 1120  and MUSC 1140 .
  
  • MUSC 3206 - Music History II: Baroque and Classical Music

    (3)

    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 .
  
  • MUSC 3207 - Music History III: Music of the 19th through the 21st Centuries

    (3)

    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 .
  
  • MUSC 3208 - World Music

    (2)

    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. Prerequisite: MUSC 3207  for music majors; MUSC 1010  or MUSC 1040  for non-music majors
  
  • MUSC 3302 - Keyboard Literature I-II

    (2)

    Keyboard literature to acquaint the student with historical and stylistic periods of music. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3312 - Keyboard Literature I-II

    (2)

    Keyboard literature to acquaint the student with historical and stylistic periods of music. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3402 - Vocal Literature I

    (2)

    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. Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3412 - Vocal Literature II

    (2)

    A continuation of MUSC 3402 . Prerequisite: MUSC 3402 . Music Majors and Minors only
  
  • MUSC 3502 - Violin Master Class

    (1)

  
  • MUSC 3503 - Viola Master Class

    (1)

  
  • MUSC 3504 - Cello Master Class

    (1)

  
  • MUSC 3505 - String Bass Master Class

    (1)

  
  • MUSC 3506 - Guitar Master Class

    (1)

  
  • MUSC 3507 - Harp Master Class

    (1)

 

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