MUSE Music, Education
MUSE 2105 Instrumental Methods - (3-0-3)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Survey of problems in instrumental
music teaching designed for students majoring in choral music
education.
MUSE 2205 String Methods - (1-1-1)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Basic principles of string
performance, pedagogy, maintenance, and repairs.
MUSE 2206 Woodwind Methods - (1-1-1)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Basic principles of woodwind
performance, pedagogy, maintenance, and repairs.
MUSE 2207 Brass Methods - (1-1-1)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Basic principles of brass performance,
pedagogy, maintenance, and repairs.
MUSE 2208 Percussion Methods - (1-1-1)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Basic principles of percussion
performance, pedagogy, maintenance, and repairs.
MUSE 2209 Guitar Methods - (1-1-1)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215 and MUSC 1315. Basic principles of
guitar tuning, playing primary chords in common keys, strumming and finger
picking accompaniments.
MUSE 3201 Basic Conducting - (2-1-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 2102 and MUSC 2302. Fundamental conducting
patterns, skills, and terminology in both choral and instrumental
genres.
MUSE 3202 Intermediate Conducting - (2-1-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3201. Intermediate conducting patterns,
skills, and terminology in both choral and instrumental genres.
MUSE 3205 Vocal-Choral Methods - (3-1-3)
Prerequisites: MUSC 2102. Basic principles of singing. A survey
of vocal techniques and choral methods for teaching in the secondary
schools.
MUSE 3206 Transcription Skills for Music Educators - (1-1-1)
Prerequisites: MUSC 2202. Development of skills in transcribing,
adapting, and arranging music for school performing groups and classroom
situations.
MUSE 3210 Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher - (3-1-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. Basic music,
conducting, and simple instruments for the classroom teacher. Contains
observations of elementary classroom music teaching. Not open to music
majors for credit.
MUSE 3211 Organ Pedagogy 1 - (2-1-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. A comprehensive survey of historic and
current organ method texts and a practical guide to the following
essential elements of organ instruction: student motivation toward
practicing; basics of early music fingerings and touches and emphasis on
ornamentation; basics of modern technique and hymn playing; repertoire
choices for teaching at each level of organ study. Observation of master
lessons will be included.
MUSE 3212 Organ Pedagogy 2 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3211. An application of all information
surveyed in MUSE 3211. Observation of master lessons and supervised video
taped student teaching and weekly review of this instruction by the
instructor and other members of the class will be included.
MUSE 3215 Percussion Pedagogy - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. A study of the methods, teaching
materials, and literature used in percussion teaching from elementary
through early advance levels. Course includes laboratory teaching by class
members.
MUSE 3216 String Bass Pedagogy - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. A study of technique, literature, and
methods for teaching string bass. Course includes observation of bass
lessons and laboratory teaching by the pedagogy student.
MUSE 3217 Guitar Pedagogy - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Guitar pedagogy and its application to
the beginning student. Includes observation and laboratory teaching.
MUSE 3221 Vocal Pedagogy 1 - (2-1-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. A detailed study of the physiology of
the voice, acoustics of singing, characteristics of different voice types,
and the demands of various bodies of vocal literature. Course includes
observation of voice lessons in the Schwob Department of Music.
MUSE 3222 Vocal Pedagogy 2 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3221. Development of instructional skills
through supervised studio teaching, observation of peers' studio teaching,
and demonstration by the instructor.
MUSE 3231 Piano Pedagogy 1 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. A study of the teaching and learning
process at the beginning level of piano instruction. Review and
performance of technique and literature appropriate for the first two
years of instruction.
MUSE 3232 Piano Pedagogy 2 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3231. Continuation of MUSE 3231 to include a
survey of beginning piano methods and small unit, group teaching
projects.
MUSE 3241 Diction 1 - (1-1-1)
Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
MUSE 3242 Diction 2 - (1-1-1)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3241. Continued instruction in the
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
MUSE 3251 Brass Pedagogy 1 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Pedagogical knowledge of private brass
instrument teaching (either trumpet, horn, trombone, or
euphonium/tuba)
MUSE 3252 Brass Pedagogy 2 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3251. A continuation of MUSE 3251.
MUSE 3261 Cello Pedagogy 1 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Cello pedagogy and its application to
the beginning student. Observation of working with beginning
student.
MUSE 3262 Cello Pedagogy 2 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3261. Cello pedagogy and its application to
the intermediate student. Observation and assisting with intermediate
student.
MUSE 3271 Woodwind Pedagogy 1 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Observation of private teaching on
student's major instrument; discussion of lessons observed; teaching
techniques and philosophy; introduction to elementary repertoire.
MUSE 3272 Woodwind Pedagogy 2 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3271. Observation of teaching and practice
teaching on student's major instrument; discussion of lessons given and
observed; introduction to intermediate and advanced repertoire.
MUSE 3281 Violin/Viola Pedagogy 1 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 1215. Violin/Viola pedagogy and its
application to the beginning student. Observation of a beginner's class
and private lessons.
MUSE 3282 Violin/Viola Pedagogy 2 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3281. Violin/Viola pedagogy and its
application to the intermediate student. Observation of one intermediate
private student, assisting with middle elementary class, and givin private
lessons under supervision.
MUSE 4205 Elementary School Methods - (3-1-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education. A study of
methods and materials suitable for general music in grades P-6. This study
will include Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Orff methods as well as others. Public
school observation is required.
MUSE 4206 Secondary School Choral Methods - (3-1-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education;
Co-requisite: MUSE 3202. Vocal-choral and general music
techniques and materials for the middle and senior high school. Public
school observation is required.
MUSE 4207 Secondary School Instrumental Music - (3-1-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education;
Co-requisite: MUSE 3202. Instrumental music teaching techniques
and materials for the middle and senior high school. Public school
observation is required.
MUSE 4208 Marching Band Techniques - (3-1-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education;
Co-requisite: MUSE 3202. Survey of marching band problems and
techniques culminating in a written half-time show to chosen music.
Includes working with a high school marching band during rehearsals.
MUSE 4231 Piano Pedagogy 3 - (2-2-3)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3232. Study of the intermediate to advancing
piano student including the review and performance of appropriate
technique and literature. Establishment of the independent teaching studio
and the incorporation of technology into the private study curriculum and
studio management.
MUSE 4232 Piano Pedagogy 4 - (2-2-3)
Prerequisites: MUSE 4231. Continuation of MUSE 4231 to include a
study of the transfer and adult student.
MUSE 4233 Intern Teaching 1 - (1-4-3)
Prerequisites: MUSE 3232. Practical, supervised experience in
individual
MUSE 4234 Intern Teaching 2 - (1-4-3)
Prerequisites: MUSE 4233. Continuation of MUSE 4233 to include
the study of transfer and adult students.
MUSE 4485 Student Teaching - (0-40-10)
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education and Student
Teaching, MUSE 4205 and MUSE 4206/MUSE 4207. Co-requisite: MUSE
4795, EDUF 4115, EDUF 4000, SPED 4255; current proof of liability
insurance and current CPR certificate are required prior to student
teaching. Observation and teaching during the entire school day under the
guidance of selected instrumental or choral music teachers. (S/U
grading.)
MUSE 4555 Special Topics in Music Education - (2-0-2)
Prerequisites: MUSC 2102. An in-depth study of a selected topic
in music education. May be taken twice for credit with change of
topic.
MUSE 4795 Seminar in Music Education - (1-0-1)
Co-requisite: MUSE 4485. The study of selected topics and
problems encountered during student teaching.
MUSE 4899 Independent Study in Music Education - (2-3 hours)
Prerequisites: MUSC 3226. Independent research.
MUSE 5205 String Instrument Repair - (1-2-2)
Basic-to-advanced string instrument maintenance, adjustment, and
repair.
MUSE 6118 Choral Literature Survey - (3-0-3)
Survey of choral literature in two areas: masterpieces from the various
historical periods and illustrative examples of works appropriate for
students of different vocal abilities.
MUSE 6119 Wind Ensemble Literature Survey - (3-0-3)
Survey of wind ensemble literature in two areas: masterpieces and
illustrative examples of works appropriate for students of different
levels of experience.
MUSE 6120 Orchestral Literature Survey - (3-0-3)
Survey of orchestral literature in two areas: masterpieces and
illustrative examples of works appropriate for students of different
levels of experience
MUSE 6125 Teaching Elementary Music - (3-0-3)
Study of recent trends in music education as they apply to the teaching
of music in the elementary school.
MUSE 6126 Teaching Middle School Music - (3-0-3)
Study of recent trends in music education as they apply to the teaching
of music in the middle school.
MUSE 6127 Development of the Child's Voice - (3-0-3)
A study of the vocal development of the pre-adolescent child, including
the cambiata male voice.
MUSE 6215 Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy - (3-1-3)
Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, the
diagnosis and correction of vocal problems, and the vocal demands of
various styles of solo and ensemble music.
MUSE 6216 Teaching Wind Instruments - (1-4-3)
One-on-one lessons dealing with pedagogy and techniques on each wind
instrument not in the student's principal performance area.
MUSE 6217 Teaching String Instruments - (1-4-3)
One-on-one lessons dealing with pedagogy and technique on each string
instrument other than the student's own (violin, viola, cello, bass)
MUSE 6231 Piano Pedagogy 1 - (1-6-4)
Prerequisites: Approval of the Program Director. Piano Pedagogy
and its application to the pre-college student. Observation and practice
teaching of group and private lessons at the elementary, intermediate, and
advanced levels. These courses are for students not holding a
baccalaureate degree in piano pedagogy.
MUSE 6232 Piano Pedagogy 2 - (1-6-4)
Prerequisites: MUSE 6231. A continuation of MUSE 6231.
MUSE 6485 Graduate Music Project - (0-2-1)
The culminating activity in the Master of Music in Music Education
curriculum, providing the opportunity to practice skills developed in the
course of studies.
MUSE 6795 Seminar in Music Education - (3-0-3)
An examination of music education from the perspective of historical,
philosophical, and sociological development; and a review of major
learning theories and their applications to methodology.
MUSE 7231 Piano Pedagogy 1 - (1-6-4)
Prerequisites: Approval of the Program Director. Piano pedagogy
and its application to the pre-college student. College piano preparatory
department organization, curriculum development and lesson planning of
group and private lessons for first year students, late elementary
students and early intermediate students and practice teaching.
MUSE 7232 Piano Pedagogy 2 - (1-6-4)
Prerequisites: MUSE 7231. A continuation of MUSE 7231 with
emphasis on advancing first year students, intermediate and early advanced
students, private studio management, and evaluation of supplementary
teaching materials.
MUSE 7241 Teaching Class Piano at the University Level 1 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director. Class piano and its
application to the secondary college piano student emphasizing the use of
the electronic piano laboratory. Essential for students interested in
teaching in an institution of higher learning.
MUSE 7242 Teaching Class Piano at the University Level 2 - (1-2-2)
Prerequisites: MUSE 7241. A continuation of MUSE 7241 with
emphasis on advancing the secondary piano student.
MUSE 7795 Performance Seminar 1 - (4-0-4)
Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director. A seminar on the
performance of piano literature for the pre-college student with emphasis
on identifying and solving stylistic, technical and musical
problems.
MUSE 7796 Performance Seminar 2 - (4-0-4)
Prerequisites: Approval of Program Director. A seminar on the
performance of piano literature for the baccalaureate student with
emphasis on identifying and solving stylistic, technical and musical
problems.