301 Introduction to Music Education (1, Fa) Orientation course for music majors. Required of undergraduate music education majors in their first semester in residence.
330x Fundamentals of Music (4, FaSp) Introduction to the content of music through an investigation of its melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic structure. Not available for credit to music majors.
345abL String Instruments Class: Performance and Teaching Strategies (2, Fa-2, Sp) Development of technical knowledge, tone production, and performance skills for string instruments appropriate for school music teaching. Class and lab required.
346L Brass Instruments Class: Performance and Teaching Strategies (2, Fa) Development of technical knowledge, tone production, and performance skills on brass instruments appropriate for school music teaching. Class and lab required.
347L Woodwind Instruments Class: Performance and Teaching Strategies (2, Sp) Development of technical knowledge, tone production, and performance skills on woodwind instruments appropriate for school music teaching.
348L Percussion Instruments Class: Performance and Teaching Strategies (2, Sp) Development of technical knowledge, tone production, and performance skills on percussion instruments appropriate for school music teaching. Class and lab required.
390 Special Problems (1-4, FaSp) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
402 Teaching Choral Music (3, Sp) Problems of school choral organizations; the changing and adolescent voice; appropriate repertoire and materials.
403 Teaching Instrumental Music (3, Sp) Problems of school instrumental organizations; teaching wind, string, and percussion instruments; appropriate repertoire and materials.
430 Music for Children (3, FaSp) Survey of vocal and instrumental repertoire appropriate for children ages five through twelve. Field work required. Corequisite: CTSE 401.
443 Jazz Pedagogy (2, Fa) Concepts, methods, and resources; examination and comparison of textbooks, recordings, tapes, and materials related to the study and teaching of jazz.
448 Teaching General Music (2, Irregular) Development of a philosophy of music education which emphasizes appreciation; practical application to teaching music in the schools; choice and presentation of music for listening.
449 Teaching Marching Band (2, Fa) Modern school marching band techniques; precision drill; administration; rehearsal techniques.
450ab Piano Pedagogy: Intermediate Literature and Functional Skills (2, Fa-2, Sp) Methods, study of college curriculum keyboard classes. Studio/group instruction. Business practices; audition, interview techniques. 450a: Survey and observation. 450b: practice teaching; secondary piano classes. Prerequisite:a: MUPF 431b; b: MUED 450a or departmental approval.
452 Introduction to Technology in Music Education (2, Fa) Applications of computers and electronic music to music education; survey of current approaches and materials.
479x Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher (3, FaSp) The nature and structure of music, its processes, and its notational symbols. Not for music majors. Prerequisite: MUED 330.
490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Selected topics of current interest reflective of changing trends in music education.
500 Introduction to Research in Music Education (2, Sp) Survey of research literature; interpreting research and research reports; organizing and writing research reports.
501 Problems of School Music (2, Fa) Analysis of current school music problems and projection of alternative solutions with implications for curriculum, scheduling, and teaching strategies.
502 Social and Historical Foundations of Music Education (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) American musical tradition; development of music teaching and learning in the changing context of American society.
503 Philosophical and Psychological Foundations of Music Education (2 ,2 years, Fa or Sp) Implications of psychology of music and aesthetic theory for music teaching and learning.
542 Orchestra Development (2, Irregular) Repertoire and rehearsal techniques appropriate for school and community orchestras useful in solving specific problems of technical and tonal growth. Prerequisite: MUCD 343.
545 String Class Pedagogy (2, Irregular) Approaches to beginning through intermediate string class instruction in school and other group setting derived from principles of Suzuki, Bornoff, Rolland, and other leading teachers. Prerequisite: MUED 345abL.
546 Wind Band Pedagogy (2, Irregular) Beginning and intermediate wind band development in school and community. Survey of method books; new approaches and repertoire useful in solving specific problems of technical and tonal growth. Prerequisite: MUCD 343.
547 Jazz Ensemble Development (2, Irregular) Techniques, approaches, teaching materials, and music useful in developing jazz ensembles in educational settings, from junior high school through college.
548 Orchestral Bowing (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Introduction to bowing function and style with application to typical repertoire; practical experience for teachers and conductors in educational and community settings.
550 Teaching Music Fundamentals and Appreciation Courses (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Purpose and objectives of music in general education. Survey of current approaches and materials.
552 Music Education Courseware Development (2, Sp) Development of music education courseware using current technology. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: MUED 452.
590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
592 Final Project (2, max 2) Required for the Master of Music Education degree. Credit upon acceptance. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: MUED 500.
594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Selected topics of current interest reflective of changing trends in music education
601 Field Seminar in Elementary School Music Education (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Observation in schools. Identification and analysis of problems; strategies for improvement; alternative approaches including those of Orff and Kodaly. Readings, examination of teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUED 501.
602 Field Seminar in Choral Music Education (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Observation in schools. Current practice; identification and analysis of problems; strategies for improvement; readings, examination of music and teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUED 501.
603 Field Seminar in Instrumental Music Education (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Observation in schools. Identification and analysis of problems; strategies for improvement. Readings, examination of music and teaching materials. Prerequisite: MUED 501.
604 Preparing School Music Teachers (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Analysis of best practices in teacher training; faculty, curriculum, schedule, materials, methods, and supervision of directed teaching. Prerequisite: three years of teaching music in public schools or two years of college teaching.
641 Administration of College and University Music (2, Irregular) Faculty, curricula, budgets, equipment; committee organization; concerts and recitals; preparatory program; standard practices of the National Association of Schools of Music.
790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
792 Critique of Research in Music Education (2, 2 years, Fa or Sp) Problems of research in Music Education. Consideration of needed areas and appropriate methodology based on a critical analysis of recent research and related writings.
794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
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