Paying for college:
| Title change | Description change | 400/500 course | |||
| LACC | Others |
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| Course Prefix & Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| 161/361/561 | Soulstice Vocal Jazz | 1 - 1 |
| To: | ||
| Course Prefix & Number | Descriptive Title | Credits/Hours |
| 161/361/561 | Western Hemisphere Voices | 1 - 1 |
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Abbreviation for Class Schedule(20 spaces) Hemisphere Voices |
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Current Course Description: Soulstice, WOU¿s vocal jazz ensemble, features 14 singers and a rhythm section with piano, bass and drums. On alternate years, the group records a CD of selections by nationally recognized arrangers and WOU students. Soulstice concertizes with at least one acclaimed solo artist or group each year. In addition, Soulstice performs at schools, community functions and various jazz venues. Freshmen and sophomore register for MUEN 161, juniors and seniors register for MUEN 361; graduate students register for MUEN 561. May be repeated for credit. Consent of instructor required. |
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New Course Description: The Western Hemisphere Voices is a group of vocalists, with the addition of rhythm, horn, and string sections as needed to accommodate each term's featured repertoire. The group performs and records vocal ensemble music from various American Vernacular Music styles including Jazz, Pop, Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Motown, and American Popular Song. Freshmen and sophomores register for MUEN 161, juniors and seniors register for MUEN 361; graduate students register for MUEN 561. May be repeated for credit. Audition required. |
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Justification for changing the course (e.g. alignment with other institutions, program revision, etc.): Title change aligns this ensemble with the other American Vernacular Music ensembles in the department. New catalog description more accurately describes the content of the course. |
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Students/Program affected: Students interested in performing in an ensemble that focuses on American Vernacular vocal ensemble music. |
| Step | Approver | Decision | Timestamp |
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| 1 - Department | Keller Coker | Approved | November 18 2011 |
| 2 - Division | Scott Grim | Approved | December 08 2011 |
| 3 - Division Curriculum | Jodie Garrison | Approved | December 08 2011 |
| 5 - Curriculum Committee | Thaddeus Shannon | Approved | January 18 2012 |
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Comments: Proposal should recognize that the course in question is MUEN 161/361/561. |
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| 5 - Graduate Committee | Marie LeJeune | Approved | January 16 2012 |
| 6 - Faculty Senate | Gavin Keulks | Approved | January 20 2012 |
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Comments: Approved in executive committee, 1/19/12. |
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| 7 - Dean | Stephen Scheck | Approved | January 25 2012 |
| 8 - Provost | Kent Neely | Approved | January 26 2012 |
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