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Show Sign-ojr Tuesday, May 21, 1985 7B Music Department 'Plays The Town' 11' ) 5 I by Tedann Olsen Sign-Off Reporter This past year has been one of many changes for the Weber State College Music Department. "I see this as a building year, a year for recruitment," said Tom Root, director of bands at WSC. "The program is going to grow in the next few years." Root is in his first year at Weber and has big plans for the band program. As a composer, Root brings a unique privilege to WSC the symphonic band will have the distinction of being the first to perform some of his very own compositions. The band will premier his newest piece, the 'Cameo Suite' during the later part of May. As the year closes, Weber State is saying goodbye to the marching band program. "It was a budget decision that's been coming for a long time," said Root. "The band budget has to cover four different groups; there just isn't enough money to do it all." The changes in the Music Department have not only been in the band program. At the end of spring quarter, Dr. K. Earl Ericksen will be leaving on a one year sabbatical. He will step down as the department chairman and Dr. Ronald L. Wooden, director of Choralition and the Concert Choir, will take over as chair. , The choral department had a busy year. Choralition has performed in schools, company parties and during special ' events,- along with their regular concert schedule. Choralition evolves around jazz and is staged for full-audience entertainment. Wooden selects and directs the group. The Weber State Singers add a different flavor to musical performance. They perform on and off campus, combining choreography and singing, making them both entertaining to watch and listen to. The Weber State Singers worked with many high school choirs, helping them with choreography tips and also performed with them. Tangent Factor was the faithful group performing at home basketball games in the Dee Events Center. Tangent Factor is often hired to play 'gigs' in the community. They practice in small performing combos and bring back the classy sounds from the big band era, along with the popular hits of today's jazz sounds. Dr. Ron Elliston is the director and is also one of the group's performers. A tour to St. George and Cedar City was taken by members of Choralition, Weber State Singers and Concert Choir. The groups performed at Dixie and Southern Utah State College. "Many of the performers overlap into the other groups," said one member of the Concert Choir. Concertos, chamber music and symphonies are just a few of the forms of music played this year by the string players. The Weber State Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Chamber Players, under the direction of Dr. Michael Falumbo, performed often throughout the year. Music students at WSC have a constant outlet for their talents. Any student who wishes, and is prepared, may perform at any one of the weekly student recitals held every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Music majors are required to perform in both a junior and senior recital before graduating. All recital performances are open to the public. rh,M bn M.ilthcw Biimi'ii Practice makes perfect, as this WSC student prepares for orchestra performances. Weber State's Symphonic Band will perform original compositions by WSC's band director, Thomas Root. t Exciting Mens & WonienV J Shorts Pants Vests Jackets Windbreakers Tennis Suits Jumpsuits Tops Pullovers Dresses & More! AT ALL FIVE LOCATIONS! SKI AND SPORTSWEAR MURRAY r f. m Mother f Karem'i 5130 Soulh Slate 263-3830 OGDEN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH USA PARK CITY 608 Main Street CROSSROADS PLAZA 3rd Level 4113 South Riverdale Road Riverdale Center O 399-3791 O 363-5768 645-7570 OREM 242 East 1300 South Pa'-kway Center 224-0301 O O j |