Music. Music. Music Lessons Fifty-two music faculty provide training for both music majors and non-music majors.

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1 Department of Kevin Call, Department Chair Stephen Allen, Eda Ashby, Ted Ashton, Kevin Brower, Kevin Call, Dallin Hansen, Bill Holman, Randall Kempton, Daniel Kerr, Jon Linford, Bryce Mecham, Aaron Miller, Matthew Moore, Ryan Nielsen, David Olsen, Diane Soelberg, David Taylor, Robert Tueller, Mark Watkins LuWana Roberts, Secretary (208) Denise Green, Secretary (208) Tyler McNiven, Recording Engineer (208) Introduction The Department of at Brigham Young University Idaho is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of. The Mission of the Department is to: Use music to further the Lord s work. Promote music that is virtuous, lovely, of good report and praiseworthy. Prepare music majors for successful music-related careers. Teach musical excellence as a model for the pursuit of excellence in life. Help students use their musical gifts to serve the Lord, their families, and their communities. The Department is housed in the Eliza R. Snow Center for the Performing Arts, a beautiful and well-equipped facility. The faculty and facilities provide a superior environment for the serious student of music. In addition, the Department offers a diversity of opportunities for the non-music major to develop musical skills. The BYU-Idaho Department of offers four types of degrees: Bachelor of Arts (687), Bachelor of al Arts (690), Bachelor of in Education (890) and Bachelor of in Performance (693). The Bachelor of Arts in degree (B.A.) is a liberal arts degree designed to give students a broad education with an emphasis in music. Students use this degree to prepare for career tracks requiring a broad education or for preparation for graduate studies in other areas such as medical, dental, law, business, or other professional studies. The Bachelor of al Arts (B.M.A.) provides a concentrated emphasis in music for students to pursue studies in string pedagogy, composition, and music history. The Bachelor of (B.M.) is the professional degree in music and is available with either education or performance emphases. Students interested in a Therapy degree should contact the Advising Office for assistance in planning options. therapy degrees are not offered at BYU-Idaho, but course planning is offered to assist students in transferring after two years to accredited music therapy programs. Ensembles BYU Idaho has outstanding orchestras, bands, and choirs (auditioned and non-auditioned) whose membership includes music majors and non-music majors. In addition to class requirements, fulltime music majors must register for an ensemble every semester. See for more information. Auditions Auditions for ensembles each semester are typically held one to two days before classes begin. Consult Department webpage for more details. Lessons Fifty-two music faculty provide training for both music majors and non-music majors. Information for Majors Major Status BYU Idaho Department of has an open enrollment policy for all freshmen and transfer students desiring to pursue a degree in music. All are initially considered Prospective Majors. Admission as a Major and clearance for subsequent courses is contingent upon a Department review of the student s abilities and grades in the following classes: 101 (Introduction to History), 149 ( Explorations), 256 (Piano Skills to gain piano proficiency), 161 (Applied ), 172 (ianship 1), 209 ( Technology), and ensemble participation. Additional courses, depending upon area of study, will also be reviewed. The number of sophomores admitted each year as Majors is limited by course and faculty resources. Students will be notified of their music major status following the semester of their application and certification of required course work and competencies. Transfer students are subject to the same review as freshmen. Credit Requirements Baccalaureate degrees at BYU-Idaho require 120 completed credit hours. Due to the comprehensive nature of the Bachelor of degrees (890 and 693) there is no minor requirement. The Bachelor of al Arts (690) and the Bachelor of Arts (687) degrees both require completion of a minor or two clusters. The Bachelor of al Jazz Studies (693-90) degree is only offered for the following instruments: string bass, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion, and jazz piano. The Associate in Piano Pedagogy (358) is a specialized two-year degree. Students wishing to use this degree for transfer purposes should visit with an academic advisor to review additional requirements. Ensemble credit is required each semester of full-time registration regardless of accumulated total except the semester of student teaching. It is important that freshmen and transfer students meet in an advising session to set up an academic plan. After the academic plan is set, general advising is done in the freshman through sophomore years by the advising office. Instruments Acceptable for Majors The following instruments may be chosen for those pursuing a degree in music: euphonium, bassoon, cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. 331

2 Advising For assistance with course planning, general academic advising, and answers to any other questions, visit the Advising Office in Manwaring Center 376 or contact or (208) or (208) Transfer Students All transfer students who have had coursework in music theory and ear training must demonstrate their proficiency in these areas in order to determine whether their prior coursework will apply towards their BYU I music degree. The exam is administered before the beginning of each semester, after which students will be advised as to which courses in the BYU I musicianship sequence they still need to complete. The dates of the exam are as follows: Fall 2010: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 Winter 2011: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Summer 2011: Monday, April 18, 2011 All exams will begin at 10:00 a.m. in Snow 185. A study guide for this exam is available at byui.edu/music. Course Sequence See Department home page for recommended sequence of courses at Prerequisites It is assumed that all students pursuing a music degree will have developed skills in the following areas prior to their initial enrollment at BYU Idaho. Deficiencies in any area may be remedied through successful completion of appropriate courses. 1) a significant degree of technical mastery and musicianship on a primary instrument 2) the ability to read music and a basic understanding of theory fundamentals (key signatures, scales, intervals, chord identification) 3) rudimentary technical skills on the piano, including the ability to play simple four-part hymns and simple two-part pieces such as the March in D Major from the Anna Magdalena Bach Book Juries Each semester all music majors enrolled in 155, 160, 161, 260, 261, 360, 361, 460 must stand a jury exam to determine final grades and achievement levels. Students will perform before faculty in their area and must successfully pass all juries as required in order to advance to the next level. Lower Division Performance Requirement Majors are required to perform solo or chamber music in public performance for a minimum of 25 minutes during their first two years. Regularly scheduled afternoon recitals and other approved performance opportunities are available. Recital time is monitored by the private instructor. Concert Attendance majors must attend eight live concerts for six semesters. This is reported through various music courses. Piano Profi ciency Requirement A basic level of piano skills is required of all music majors. All students are required to pass 256. Consult the Department Handbook for details. Special Fees Applied Instruction: $ , $ , 161, 260, 261, 360, 361, 365, 460, $396 No deductions in fees will be made for lessons missed by students. In case of serious illness instructor should be notified before the lesson so that make up lessons may be arranged. Refund for Applied Instruction: In the event a student withdraws from applied lessons before the end of the semester. Refunds for those fees will be computed on the following basis: Before a lesson is scheduled with a teacher Full Amount During the second week of lessons 90% During the third week of lessons 70% During the fourth week of lessons 50% During the fifth week of lessons None 332

3 AAS in Piano Pedagogy (358) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Core MUSIC Major Courses Take 6 credits: (Each course must be taken at least once) MUSIC MUSIC 363A 2 MUSIC 363B 2 6 Take a combination of these courses to equal 5 credits: (Each course must be taken at least once) MUSIC MUSIC Major Courses Take these courses (Take 265 for 3 credits) Applied Courses 160A 2 161A 2 260A A Electives Take 9 credits: MUSIC MUSIC 465A 2 MUSIC 465B 2 9 Total Major Credits=44 Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC BA in (687) Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Major Courses Take these courses for 3 credits: MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take 1 course: MUSIC MUSIC 160 A-C, E,-T, Z 2 2 MUSIC 161 A-T, Z 2 MUSIC 260 A-T, Z 2-3 MUSIC 261 A-T, Z Take required Foundations courses Ensembles Take a minimum of 4 semesters for 6 credits: (Courses may be repeated) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 342A 1-3 MUSIC 342B 1-3 MUSIC 343A 1 MUSIC 343B 1 MUSIC MUSIC Electives Take 10 credits: MUSIC 165A 2 MUSIC 165B 2 MUSIC MUSIC 246A 2 MUSIC 246B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 363A 2 MUSIC 363B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 374A 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 441A 1 MUSIC 441B 1 MUSIC 465A 2 MUSIC 465B 2 Cont. next column Total Major Credits=51 This major also requires a minor or 2 clusters Cont. from previous column MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. 333

4 Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC BMA -- General ( ) No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Applied Courses Take 1 course: MUSIC MUSIC 160 A-C, E-T, Z 2 2 MUSIC 161 A-T, Z 2 MUSIC 260 A-T, Z 2-3 MUSIC 261 A-T, Z Take these applied courses for 2 credits each: MUSIC 360 A-T, Z 1-3 MUSIC 361 A-T, Z 1-3 MUSIC 460 A-T, Z 1-3 MUSIC 462 A-T, Z Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements Ensemble Courses Take 3 courses: (Small Ensemble) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 343A 1 MUSIC 343B 1 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take 6 credits: (Large Ensemble) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 342A 1-3 MUSIC 342B 1-3 MUSIC Electives Take 9 credits: MUSIC 158 A-V, Z 1 MUSIC MUSIC 165A 2 MUSIC 165B 2 MUSIC MUSIC 246A 2 MUSIC 246B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 363A 2 MUSIC 363B 2 MUSIC 365 A-T, Z 1-3 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 374A 2 MUSIC 374C 1 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 441A 1 MUSIC 441B 1 MUSIC 465A 2 MUSIC 465B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Total Major Credits=60 This major also requires a minor or 2 clusters 334

5 BMA -- String Emphasis ( ) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take these applied courses for 16 credits (2 credits each): MUSIC 160 E-H 2 MUSIC 161 E-H 2 MUSIC 260 E-H 2-3 MUSIC 261 E-H 2-3 MUSIC 360 E-H 1-3 MUSIC 361 E-H 1-3 MUSIC 460 E-H 1-3 MUSIC 462 E-H Major Courses MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 441A 1 MUSIC 441B 1 9 Take these courses 8 times: MUSIC 340 (max twice) 1-2 MUSIC 342A (6-8 times) MUSIC MUSIC Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. MUSIC Total Major Credits=60 This major also requires a minor or 2 clusters 335

6 BM -- Vocal Performance ( ) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take these applied courses for 2 credits eacj: MUSIC MUSIC 161D 2 MUSIC 260D 2-3 MUSIC 261D Take these applied courses for 2 credits each: MUSIC 360D 1-3 MUSIC 361D 1-3 MUSIC 460D 1-3 MUSIC 462D Major Courses Take these area courses: MUSIC 165A 2 MUSIC 165B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take this course for 2 credits: MUSIC FR GER TA Take 1 or a combination of these courses 2 times: MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take 1 or a combinations of these courses 3 times: MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take this course 3 times: MUSIC Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Students must take 7 additional elective credits of their choice to meet graduation requirements. Total Major Credits=73 336

7 BM -- Jazz Studies ( ) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take these applied lessons for 22 credits: MUSIC 160 H,N,O,Q,T,Z 2 MUSIC 161 H,N,O,Q,T,Z 2 MUSIC 260 H,N,O,Q,T,Z 2-3 MUSIC 261 H,N,O,Q,T,Z 2-3 MUSIC 360 H,N,O,Q,T,Z 1-3 MUSIC 365 H,N,O,Q,T,Z 1-3 MUSIC 460 H,N,O,Q,T,Z 1-3 MUSIC 462 H,N,O,Q,T,Z Major Courses MUSIC 158Z 1 MUSIC 246A 2 MUSIC 246B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Ensemble Courses Take 4 semesters: MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take this course 8 times: MUSIC Take 2 courses: (Any course may be repeated) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 342A 1-3 MUSIC 342B 1-3 MUSIC 343A 1 MUSIC 343B 1 MUSIC Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Students must take 4 additional elective credits of their choice to meet graduation requirements. Total Major Credits=76 BM -- String Performance ( ) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take these applied lessons for 2 credits each: MUSIC 160 E-H 2 MUSIC 161 E-H 2 4 Take these applied lessons for 3 credits each: MUSIC 260 E-H 2-3 MUSIC 261 E-H 2-3 MUSIC 360 E-H 1-3 MUSIC 365 E-H 1-3 MUSIC 460 E-H 1-3 MUSIC 462 A-T,Z Major Courses ( 256 must be taken for 2 credits) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 441A 1 MUSIC 441B 1 6 Ensembles Take 8 semesters: MUSIC 340 (max twice) 1-2 MUSIC 342A (6-8 times) Take 6 semesters: MUSIC MUSIC Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Students must take 6 additional elective credits of their choice to meet graduation requirements. Total Major Credits=74 337

8 Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC BM -- Piano Performance ( ) Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Applied Courses Take these applied courses for 7 credits: MUSIC 160 A 2 MUSIC 161 A 2 MUSIC 260 A Take these applied courses for 3 credits each: MUSIC 261 A 2-3 MUSIC 360 A 1-3 MUSIC 361 A 1-3 MUSIC 460 A 1-3 MUSIC 462 A Take required Foundations courses Major Courses Take these courses (take 290 and 490 for 2 credits): MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 363A 2 MUSIC 363B 2 MUSIC MUSIC 465A 2 MUSIC 465B 2 MUSIC Ensembles Take 8 credits: ( 362 must be taken at least 4 times) MUSIC MUSIC Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Total Major Credits=75 BM -- Organ Performance ( ) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take these courses for 8 credits: MUSIC 160B 2 MUSIC 161B 2 MUSIC 260B 2 MUSIC 261B 2 8 Take each course for 2 credits: MUSIC 360B 1-3 MUSIC 361B 1-3 MUSIC 460B 1-3 MUSIC 462B Major Courses Take each course for 2 credits: MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Ensembles Take 8 semesters of these courses: (any course may be repeated) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 342A 1-3 MUSIC 342B Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Take 1 course: FR GER Total Major Credits=74 338

9 BM -- Wind, Brass or Percussion Performance ( ) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take these applied courses for 2 credits each: MUSIC 160 J-T 1-2 MUSIC 161 J-T 2 4 Take these applied courses for 3 credits each: MUSIC 260 J-T 2-3 MUSIC 261 J-T 2-3 MUSIC 360 J-T 1-3 MUSIC 365 J-T 1-3 MUSIC 460 J-T 1-3 MUSIC 462 J-T Major Courses MUSIC 246A 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take 2 credits: MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 374A 2 2 Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Take 1 Option: Woodwind Option MUSIC MUSIC OR Brass Option MUSIC MUSIC OR Percussion Option Take 4 credits: MUSIC MUSIC Ensembles Take 8 semesters for 8 credits: (Chamber Ensemble) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 343A 1 MUSIC 343B 1 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take 8 semesters for 8 credits: (Large Instrument Ensemble) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 342B Total Major Credits=75 339

10 BM in Education Composite Band Emphasis (890-31) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Education Core: ED ED ED ED SPED Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take this course for 1 credit: MUSIC 160 J-T Take these courses for 2 credits each: MUSIC 161 J-T 2 MUSIC 260 J-T 2-3 MUSIC 261 J-T 2-3 MUSIC 360 J-T 1-3 MUSIC 361 J-T 1-3 MUSIC 462 J-T Major Courses MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Ensembles Take 6 total ensembles as indicated below: Take 4 semesters: (all may be repeated) B Take 2 semesters: Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Total Major Credits=60 Education Core Credits=20 BM in Education Composite Orchestra Emphasis (890-32) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Education Core ED ED ED ED SPED Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take these applied courses: MUSIC 160 E-H 2 MUSIC 161 E-H 2 MUSIC 260 E-H 2-3 MUSIC 261 E-H 2-3 MUSIC 360 E-H 1-3 MUSIC 361 E-H 1-3 MUSIC 462 E-H Total Major Credits=60 Education Core Credits=20 Major Courses (*Take 256 for 2 credits) MUSIC 256* 1-2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Ensembles Take these courses 6 times (both may be repeated though 340 may only count twice): MUSIC MUSIC 342A Take these methods courses: MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 374C 1 MUSIC MUSIC 377A 1 MUSIC 377B 1 MUSIC 377C 1 MUSIC Take this courses:

11 BM in Education Composite Choral Emphasis (890-33) Take required Foundations courses Major Requirements No Double Counting of Major Courses - Students must maintain a minimum grade of C- in their major courses Education Core ED ED ED ED SPED Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. Core MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Applied Courses Take these applied courses: MUSIC MUSIC 161D 2 MUSIC 260D 2-3 MUSIC 261D Take these courses for 2 credits: MUSIC 360D 1-3 MUSIC 365D Total Major Credits=60 Education Core Credits=20 Major Courses Take these method courses: MUSIC 165A 2 MUSIC 165B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take 2 courses: MUSIC 246A 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 374A 2 MUSIC (Take 256 for 2 credits) MUSIC 256* 1-2 MUSIC MUSIC Ensembles Take 7 total choral ensemble courses as indicated below: Take 1 or a combination of these courses 5 times (all may be repeated though 317 may only count once) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Take 1 or a combination of these courses twice: MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Minor in Piano Pedagogy (203) Minor Requirements Core MUSIC Piano Courses Take 4 credits: MUSIC 160A 2 MUSIC 161A 2 4 Take 2 credits:: MUSIC MUSIC Take this course for 3 credits: MUSIC Take 6 credits (each course must be taken at least once): MUSIC MUSIC 363A 2 MUSIC 363B 2 6 No double counting of minor courses. Total Minor Credits=24 341

12 Core MUSIC MUSIC Take 2 credits: (Must be taken with the same instrument) MUSIC MUSIC 158 A-V, Z 1 MUSIC 160 A-T, Z 2 MUSIC 161 A-T, Z 2 MUSIC 260 A-T, Z Ensembles Take 3 semesters: (courses may be repeated) MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 342A 1-3 MUSIC 342B 1-3 MUSIC 343A 1 MUSIC 343B 1 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Minor in (159) Minor Requirements Electives Take 4 credits: MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 165A 2 MUSIC 165B 2 MUSIC 246A 2 MUSIC 246B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC cont next column Total Minor Credits=21 cont from previous column MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 363A 2 MUSIC 363B 2 MUSIC 365 A-T, Z 1-3 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 374A 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC 441A 1 MUSIC 441B 1 MUSIC MUSIC 465A 2 MUSIC 465B 2 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC Students must receive a C- in major courses except for Juried courses in which students must achieve a B- or higher. No double counting of minor courses. 342

13 Pre-approved Clusters Instrumental 5400 MUSIC 101 and Humanities 3 MUSIC 171 Basic ianship 3 MUSIC 3XX Ensembles (4 semesters) 4-8 Take 1 course: MUSIC 158 Applied Instruction (2 semesters) 2 MUSIC 160 Private Lessons 2 Total Credits 12 Organ 5401 MUSIC 101 and Humanities 3 MUSIC 158B Applied Instruction (2 semesters) 2 MUSIC 171 Basic ianship 3 MUSIC 185 LDS Hymns and Doctrine 2 MUSIC 3XX Choral Ensemble (1 semester) 1 Take 1 course: MUSIC 106 Group Organ Instruction 2 MUSIC 158B Applied Instruction (2 semesters) 2 MUSIC 160B Applied Instruction (1 semester) 2 Total Credits 13 Vocal 5403 Take 1 course: MUSIC 104 Group Vocal Instruction 2 MUSIC 155 Introductory Vocal Methods 2 Take 1 course: MUSIC 158D Lessons 1 MUSIC 161D Lessons 2 2 MUSIC 165A Diction for Singers I 2 MUSIC 171 Basic ianship 3 MUSIC 308 Conducting 1 MUSIC 3XX Ensembles (4 semesters) 4 Total Credits 13 Jazz Studies 5404 MUSIC 101 and Humanities 3 MUSIC 171 Basic ianship 3 MUSIC 246A Jazz Improvisation I 2 MUSIC 246B Jazz Improvisation II 2 MUSIC 3XX Jazz Ensembles/Combos (2 semesters) 2-4 Total Credits 12 Piano 5402 Take one or a combination of these courses for 4 credits: MUSIC 158A Applied Instruction (4 semesters) 1 MUSIC 160A Applied Instruction (2 semesters) 2 MUSIC 265 Piano Pedagogy I (for 3 credits) 1-3 MUSIC 363A Piano Pedagogy IIA (Supervisory) 2 MUSIC 363B Piano Pedagogy IIB (Supervisory) 2 MUSIC 290 Special Topics 2 Total Credits

14 Course Descriptions Credits* MUSIC 101 and the Humanities (3.0:3:0) This course is designed to provide students a broad understanding of music history and literature. The course prepares students for further study in specifi c music periods. MUSIC 104 Group Vocal Instruction (2.0:1:1) Fee: $ Prerequisite: Some background in music and music reading would be helpful, not absolutely necessary. Introductory voice class for students not majoring in voice. Required as a prerequisite for taking private non-major vocal lessons. One hour per week class instruction, plus weekly one-hour, four-person, semi-private lessons. MUSIC 105 Class Piano Instruction - Level 1 (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: The course is a prerequisite for 107 (Level 2) and 108 (Level 3) class piano instruction. Class Piano Instruction: Level 1 is a course designed for the beginning piano student. The class is taught in a group setting. A prior background in music is not required, but is helpful. Success in the class requires regular practice. Five hours practice per week is required for an A grade. At the end of the class student will be able to play hymns from the Hymns Made Easy (green, spiral-bound book). If one can play the standard hymns take 158A (Private piano lessons for non-piano majors - required fee). MUSIC 106 Group Organ Instruction (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: Ability to play hymns of average diffi culty on the piano. Fundamentals of manual and pedal technique, elementary repertoire, elementary registration, and hymn playing. MUSIC 107 Class Piano Instruction - Level 2 (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: Students should be able to play hymns from Hymns Made Easy. Class Piano Instruction - Level 2 is a sequel course to 105, as well as a prerequisite for 108 (Class Piano Instruction - Level 3). The course is designed for the beginning piano student who has the equivalent background to play from Hymns Made Easy At the end of the class students will be able to play hymns from the Simplifi ed Hymn Book (tan, hard-cover book). If you can play the standard hymns take 158A (private piano lessons for non-piano majors - required fee). MUSIC 108 Class Piano Instruction - Level 3 (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: Students should be able to play easy classics, simplifi ed hymns. Beginning Class Piano - Level 3 is a sequel course to 107. At the end of the class students will be able to play many hymns from the standard LDS Hymn Book If you can play the standard hymns, take 158A (private piano lessons for non-piano majors - required fee). MUSIC 109 Group Guitar Instruction - Level 1 (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: Student must furnish own guitar. Instruction in note reading, tuning, basic chords, and in picking and strumming patterns. Outside practice required. MUSIC 112 Commercial Voice Production (2.0:2:0) Instruction in basic voice production as it applies to popular music settings. For experienced singers. MUSIC 113 Group Guitar Instruction - Level 2 (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: 109 or equivalent. reading required. Student must have own guitar. Designed for students with music reading ability and basic classic guitar technique. Emphasis on solos in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions plus expanded chord vocabulary. Includes instruction in fi ngerstyle arrangement of student s choice of melody. MUSIC 149 Explorations (1.0:0:2) As a course, Explorations of is required of all music majors and available to others interested in gaining a better understanding of music application. MUSIC 155 Introductory Vocal Methods (2.0:1:1) Prerequisite: Audition with Vocal Area Chairman and permission of instructor. The fi rst semester of applied vocal instruction for vocal music majors. Required as a prerequisite for music major private voice lessons. Includes a weekly classroom seminar, weekly semi-private lessons, and a weekly master class. MUSIC 156 Basic Piano (2.0:2:1) Prerequisite: major or minor Class required of music majors who have not passed Department Piano Profi ciency requirement. MUSIC 158A Lessons - Piano (1.0:0:1) Private piano lessons. Pianists unable to play selected LDS hymns should register instead for 105, 107, or 108. Repeatable. MUSIC 158B Lessons - Organ (1.0:0:1) Private organ lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158C Lessons - Harp (1.0:0:1) Private harp lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158D Lessons - Voice (1.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 104 or 155 Private voice lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158E Lessons - Violin (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 340 or 342A Private lessons for non-music majors. Master classes are not a requirement, but are strongly recommended. Repeatable. MUSIC 158F Lessons -Viola (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 340 or 342A Private lessons for non-music majors. Master classes are not a requirement, but are strongly recommended. Repeatable. MUSIC 158G Lessons - Cello (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 340 or 342A Private lessons for non-music majors. Master classes are not a requirement, but are strongly recommended. Repeatable. MUSIC 158H Lessons - String Bass (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 340 or 342A Private lessons for non-music majors. Master classes are not a requirement, but are strongly recommended. Repeatable. MUSIC 158I Lessons - Guitar (1.0:0:1) Private guitar lessons. Repeatable MUSIC 158J Lessons - Flute (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private fl ute lessons. Repeatable. 344

15 MUSIC 158K Lessons - Oboe (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private oboe lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158L Lessons - Bassoon (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private bassoon lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158M Lessons - Clarinet (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private clarinet lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158N Lessons - Saxophone (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private saxophone lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158O Lessons - Trumpet (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private trumpet lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158P Lessons - French Horn (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private French horn lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158Q Lessons - Trombone (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private trombone lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158R Lessons - Euphonium (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private euphonium lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158S Lessons - Tuba (1.0:0:1) Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 326 or 328 or 329 or 330 or 331 or 333 or 342B or 343A or 343B Private tuba lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 158T Lessons - Percussion (1.0:0:1) Prerequisite: No prior percussion experience is required. Private percussion instruction for the non-music major. Repeatable for credit. MUSIC 158U Conducting (1.0:0:1) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status. Private conducting lessons. Repeatable. (Upon Request) 345 MUSIC 158V Composition (1.0:0:1) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior status. Private composition lessons. Repeatable. (Upon request) (Upon Request) MUSIC 158Z Lessons - Jazz Piano (1.0:0:1) Private jazz piano lessons. Repeatable. MUSIC 160A Lessons - Piano 1 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: Successful completion of entrance audition. MUSIC 160B Lessons - Organ 1 (2.0:0:1). MUSIC 160C Lessons - Harp 1 (2.0:0:1). MUSIC 160E Lessons - Violin 1 (2.0:0:1). MUSIC 160F Lessons - Viola 1 (2.0:0:1) MUSIC 160G Lessons - Cello 1 (2.0:0:1) MUSIC 160H Lessons - String Bass 1 (2.0:0:1) MUSIC 160I Lessons - Guitar 1 (2.0:0:1) MUSIC 160J Lessons - Flute 1 ( :0:1) MUSIC 160K Lessons - Oboe 1 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: Permissions of Instructor

16 MUSIC 160L Lessons - Bassoon 1 ( :0:1) MUSIC 160M Lessons - Clarinet 1 ( :0:1) MUSIC 160N Lessons - Saxophone 1 ( :0:1) MUSIC 160O Lessons - Trumpet 1 ( :0:1) MUSIC 160P Lessons - French Horn 1 ( :0:1) MUSIC 160Q Lessons - Trombone 1 ( :0:1) MUSIC 160R Lessons - Euphonium 1 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: Permissions of Instructor MUSIC 160S Lessons - Tuba 1 ( :0:1) MUSIC 160T Lessons - Percussion 1 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: Prospective music major status. MUSIC 160Z Lessons - Jazz Piano 1 (2.0:0:1) MUSIC 161A Lessons - Piano 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: Successful completion of 160A MUSIC 161B Lessons - Organ 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160B MUSIC 161C Lessons - Harp 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160C MUSIC 161D Lessons - Voice 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 155 Second semester freshman private lessons for music majors. MUSIC 161E Lessons - Violin 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160E MUSIC 161F Lessons - Viola 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160F MUSIC 161G Lessons - Cello 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160G MUSIC 161H Lessons - String Bass 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160H MUSIC 161I Lessons - Guitar 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160I MUSIC 161J Lessons - Flute 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160J MUSIC 161K Lessons - Oboe 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 161K MUSIC 161L Lessons - Bassoon 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160L MUSIC 161M Lessons - Clarinet 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160M MUSIC 161N Lessons - Saxophone 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160N 346

17 MUSIC 161O Lessons - Trumpet 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160O MUSIC 161P Lessons - French Horn 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160P MUSIC 161Q Lessons - Trombone 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160Q MUSIC 161R Lessons - Euphonium 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160R MUSIC 161S Lessons - Tuba 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160S MUSIC 161T Lessons - Percussion 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 1. Prospective music major status. 2. Successful completion of 160T Second semester private percussion lessons for fi rst year (freshman) music majors. MUSIC 161Z Lessons - Jazz Piano 2 (2.0:0:1) Prerequisite: 160Z MUSIC 162 Piano Ensemble 1 ( :2:1) Prerequisite: Advanced pianists only. Piano Ensemble is a course designed primarily for piano music majors for the improvement of piano skills in the areas of vocal and instrumental collaboration, sight reading, and piano duet/duo ensemble. The emphasis on the course is on accompanying with use of piano duet/duo literature to augment skills of accompanying, critical listening and ensemble. MUSIC 165A Diction for Singers 1 (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: 155 or 161D or 260D or 261D or 360D A study of English, Italian, and Latin diction as related to singing, using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Primarily for music majors with vocal specialty. Concurrent with applied voice study. (Fall, Spring) MUSIC 165B Diction for Singers 2 (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: 165A A study of German and French diction as related to singing, continuing the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Primarily for music majors with vocal specialty. (Winter) MUSIC 171 Basic ianship (3.0:5:0) Student is trained in the use of solfege syllables and hand signs as a tool to understanding the function of melody and harmony, and to facilitate the reading of music. Students will be trained in the reading of rhythms used in Western music, and will also be taught how to listen to music critically. Basic theoretical concepts will be taught as an on-line component of this course. MUSIC 172 ianship 1 (3.0:5:0) Prerequisite: MUSIC 171 This course will address chord spelling (triads and sevenths), cadences, progressions and substitutions, voice leading and counterpoints, and theoretical concepts that aid the student in the undertanding of music. Students will acquire the ability to use solfege syllables and hand signs as well as critical listening skills. MUSIC 173 ianship 2 (3.0:5:0) Prerequisite: MUSIC 172 This course will address secondary functions, modulation to closely related keys, harmonic function within form, formal structures (binary, ternary, fugue, rondo, sonata), and theoretical concepts that aid the student in the undertanding of music. Students will acquire the ability to use solfege syllables and hand signs as well as critical listening skills. MUSIC 185 LDS Hymns and Doctrine (2.0:2:0) A one-semester course that examines the doctrines of the gospel as portrayed in the hymns of Zion. Particular attention will be paid to scriptural quotations on which each hymn is based and how these are presented as hymns. MUSIC 190 Basic Theory (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: None An online course covering fundamental music theory concepts designed for: 1. The prospective music major. 2. Any student desiring to learn the fundamental concepts of music theory. MUSIC 209 Technology (1.0:1:1) The introduction to technology and its application in the fi eld of music. In addition, instruction is offered for popular software including Finale and Microsoft PowerPoint. MUSIC 212 ianship 3 (3.0:5:0) Prerequisite: MUSIC 173 This course will address mode mixture, the Neapolitan and augmented sixths, enharmonic spellings and modulations to foreign keys, harmonic elements of the late 19th century, and theoretical concepts that aid the student in the undertanding of music. Students will acquire the ability to use solfege syllables and hand signs as well as critical listening skills. MUSIC 213 ianship 4 (2.0:4:0) Prerequisite: MUSIC 212 This course will address impressionism, expanded tertian harmony, non-tertian chords, parallelism, pandiatonicism, atonal theory, serialism, and unique 20th century styles, and theoretical concepts that aid the student in the undertanding of music. Students will acquire the ability to use solfege syllables and hand signs as well as critical listening skills. MUSIC 246A Jazz Improvisation 1 (2.0:2:1) Prerequisite: 213 and 260 This course will cover basic concepts necessary to understand, perform, and teach the fundamentals of jazz improvisation. Means to achieve this goal include studies in style, theory, ear training, practice techniques and application. MUSIC 246B Jazz Improvisation 2 (2.0:2:1) Prerequisite: 246A; instructor consent This course is the second of a two-part sequence. The two semesters combined more fully cover the basic concepts necessary to perform convincingly in the jazz idiom. MUSIC 256 Piano Skills ( :2:1) Prerequisite: majors and minors; 156 or equivalent Continuation of 156. Further development of basic piano technique, including the following: Play major scales in eighth notes at 120 beats per minute. Play I IV 16/4 V7 1 progression in all major/minor keys in 90 seconds for each set. Play all major/minor arpeggios in triplets at 60 beats per minute. Play improvised and prepared accompaniments. 347

18 MUSIC 260A Lessons - Piano 3 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: Successful completion of 161A MUSIC 260B Lessons - Organ 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260C Lessons - Harp 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260D Lessons - Voice 3 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: Continuing voice majors must have taken 155 and 161D and passed Level II of departmental voice requirements in jury with B- or above. First semester sophomore private lessons for music majors. MUSIC 260E Lessons - Violin 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260F Lessons - Viola 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260G Lessons - Cello 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260H Lessons - String Bass 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260I Lessons - Guitar 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260J Lessons - Flute 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260K Lessons - Oboe 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260L Lessons - Bassoon 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260M Lessons - Clarinet 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260N Lessons - Saxophone 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260O Lessons - Trumpet 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260P Lessons - French Horn 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260Q Lessons - Trombone 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260R Lessons - Euphonium 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260S Lessons - Tuba 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 260T Lessons - Percussion 3 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: 1. major status. 2. Permission of instructor. 3. Successful completion of 161T First semester private percussion lessons for second year (sophomore) music majors. MUSIC 260Z Lessons - Jazz Piano 3 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261A Lessons - Piano 4 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: Successful completion of 260A MUSIC 261B Lessons - Organ 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261C Lessons - Harp 4 ( :0:1) 348

19 MUSIC 261D Lessons - Voice 4 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: Continuing voice majors must have taken 155 and 260D and passed Level III of departmental voice requirements in jury with B- or above. Second semester sophomore private lessons for vocal music majors. MUSIC 261E Lessons - Violin 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261F Lessons - Viola 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261G Lessons - Cello 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261H Lessons - String Bass 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261I Lessons - Guitar 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261J Lessons - Flute 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261K Lessons - Oboe 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261L Lessons - Bassoon 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261M Lessons - Clarinet 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261N Lessons - Saxophone 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261O Lessons - Trumpet 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261P Lessons - French Horn 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261Q Lesson - Trombone 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261R Lesson - Euphonium 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261S Lessons - Tuba 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 261T Lessons - Percussion 4 ( :0:1) Prerequisite: 1. major status. 2. Permission of instructor. 3. Successful completion of 260T Second semester private percussion lessons for second year (sophomore) music majors. MUSIC 261Z Lessons - Jazz Piano 4 ( :0:1) MUSIC 265 Piano Teaching 1 ( :2:1) This class emphasizes practical teaching experience in both private and group situations. Students will teach average age beginning students. The course is designed primarily for piano majors. However, any student meeting the courses prerequisite is welcome. MUSIC 290 Special Topics ( :0:0) A class designed to allow special study in a prescribed subject to be decided on between the instructor and the student. MUSIC 291 Keyboard Harmony 1 (1.0:1:0) Prerequisite: 173 and 256; Instructor consent Students learn to apply principles of harmonic progression to keyboard style, focusing on folksong materials and excerpts from classics and pop songs. (Fall even years, Winter even, Spring odd ) MUSIC 299 Basic Audio Engineering (2.0:2:0) Students are guided through the principles and applicaton of analog mixers, audio signal fl ow, microphones, speaker and monitor systems, digital recording and editing. Assessments are made through mid-term and fi nal projects, quizzes, hands-on assignments, and in-class performance. Opportunities are provided through departmental events and recording situations. MUSIC 301 Literature 1/Mid Ages (2.0:2:1) Prerequisite: 213 A one-semester course presenting the history and general musical styles of Western (European) music from Greek/Roman times through the mid-18th century and the relationship of the music to the political, social, and religious environment in which these musical styles developed. Includes study of the musical genres of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. 349

20 MUSIC 302 Literature 2/Classic Romantic (2.0:2:1) Prerequisite: 301 A one-semester course presenting the history and general musical styles of western (European) music from the mid-18th century through the 19th century and the relationship of the music to the political, social, and religious environment in which these musical styles developed. Includes study of the music genres of the Classic and Romantic periods. MUSIC 303 Literature 3/20th Century/World (2.0:2:1) Prerequisite: 302 Students are led through investigations into socio-political situations, stylistic avenues, biographical sketches, relative art forms, and other pertinent topics associated with jazz. Students present projects and complete assignments in form and analysis. Four exploratory exercises are required, testing the student s initiative, and a research paper is required. MUSIC 305 Jazz History (3.0:3:0) Prerequisite: 246A/B and 213; participation in a jazz ensemble and jazz combo Students are led through investigations into socio-political situations, stylistic avenues, biographical sketches, relative art forms, and other pertinent topics associated with jazz. Students present projects and complete assignments in form and analysis. Four exploratory exercises are required testing the students initiative, and a research paper is required. (Check current class schedule for offering.) MUSIC 308 Conducting (1.0:1:1) Prerequisite: 194, 196, and 256. This one semester course expands basic conducting skills learned in 149. Topics include leadership, expressive gesture, score study, and developing the aural image. The class will function as an ensemble, and each student will conduct assignments as frequently as possible. MUSIC 309 Instrumental Conducting (2.0:2:0) Prerequisite: 308 This course is designed to prepare music major students for the demands of conducting (with a baton) instrumental ensembles of various sizes and musical abilities. Focus will be given to actual baton technique in order to communicate both tempo and rhythmic variants to musicians, as well as musical interpretation. (Alternating semesters) MUSIC 312 University Choir ( :0:4) Fee: $2.00 Mixed chorus which performs a wide variety of musical styles in on-campus concerts and devotionals. MUSIC 313 Women s Glee ( :0:4) Fee: $2.00 A one-semester course that gives women experience in 2, 3, and 4 part singing. MUSIC 315 Men s Choir ( :0:5) Fee: $9.00 A select auditioned all-male choir performing a wide variety of musical styles. MUSIC 316 Women s Choir ( :0:5) Fee: $9.00 A select auditioned choir for women. MUSIC 317 Opera Workshop (1.0:0:4) Course content varies (full musical, full opera, and opera scenes) according to production year. Please contact instructor for more informaiton. Opera Workshop must be used by vocal BMA music majors to fi ll ensemble credit for two semesters. MUSIC 318 Vocal Union ( :0:7) Vocal Union is a choral ensemble of mixed voices specializing in popular styles of close harmony, vocal jazz, musical theatre, and swing era tunes. (Fall, Winter) MUSIC 319 Collegiate Singers ( :0:6) Fee: $12.00 Collegiate Singers is a choral ensemble of mixed voices specializing in the study and performance of a wide variety of music styles from Renaissance to Broadway. MUSIC 324 Jazz Combo (1.0:0:2) The small jazz ensemble or combo is the medium that carries the core curriculum of jazz education. Combo participation provides solo improvisation, style application, and a link to the jazz heritage beyond any other ensemble. The democracy and soul requisite for this type of communication brings a remarkable kinship indicative of true music making. The Jazz Combo enrollment includes 5-8 chamber groups that meet twice weekly for rehearsal, once with a coach and once without, and one time per week as part of the Jazz Master Class. Combos perform each semester in a joint concert with additional opportunities provided. MUSIC 325 RixStix Percussion Group ( :0:5) Prerequisite: Percussion background is desirable, but not required. Students should be able to read music and be willing to practice assigned parts outside of class as necessary. The RixStix Percussion Group is the major chamber performance venue at BYU-Idaho for percussionists and together with applied lessons and master classes forms the core of the percussion education. This is where you will master performance techniques, learn repertoire, and learn how to play contemporary chamber music, with and without a conductor. MUSIC 326 Viking Drumline (1.0:0:4) Fee: $12.00 The Viking Drumline is a one credit course functioning as a lab experience for music education majors with a band emphasis. The course offers the potential band director valuable experience in marching techniques, drill design, rehearsal strategies, repertoire, and instrument care/maintenance in a drumline setting. The drumline consists of battery and frontline instrumentation including: 5 snares, 5 basses, 3 tenors, 5 cymbals bells, xylophone, marimba, vibes, timpani, and other accessory instruments (Fall, Spring)) MUSIC 327 RixStix Drumline (1.0:0:3) Fee: $12.00 The RixStix Drumline is a one credit course functioning as the premiere drumline for students seeking a rudimental drumming experience at BYU-Idaho. Placement auditions are required and enrollment is limited to the instrumentation listed below. The RixStix Drumline also functions as a performance group and actively seeks the opportunity to enhance campus activities and community events. The drumline consists of frontline and battery instrumentation including: 5 snares, 5 basses, 3 tenors, 5 cymbals, bells, xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, timpani, and accessory instruments (Fall, Spring)) MUSIC 328 Jazz Lab Band ( :0:4) The Jazz Lab Band is a large jazz ensemble open by audition to all students. The class focuses on the fundamentals of jazz, with a particular emphasis on straight-ahead (or swing) styles. Topics include explorations of traditional literature for big band, focusing on the music of Fletcher Henderson, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Thad Jones. Fundamental concepts in improvisation, including transcription and analysis, are also covered. Guest artists often perform with the group, giving students the opportunity to collaborate with professionals of the highest caliber. The Jazz Lab Band meets three times per week and performs each semester. 350