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MUED 841 - Techniques and Methods in Choral Music
Credits:
2.00
Problems in the organization and performance of high school,
college, and community choruses. Techniques of choral
conducting and rehearsal, repertory, and materials.
MUED 842 - Techniques and Methods in Choral Music
Credits:
2.00
See description for MUED 841.
MUED 843 - Materials and Methods in Piano Music
Credits:
2.00
Gives potential piano teachers a coherent but flexible
approach to the instruction of students of different ages
and levels of talent through evaluation of methods and
materials and discussion of the role of the private teacher.
MUED 845 - Techniques and Methods in String Instruments
Credits:
2.00
Class and individual instruction. Four hours of practice per
week required. Intensive training on the violin, viola,
cello, and bass enables participants to perform in string
ensembles. Classrooms procedures, establishment of
string programs, and evaluation of available methods
materials.
MUED 846 - Techniques and Methods in String Instruments
Credits:
2.00
See description for MUED 845.
MUED 847 - Techniques and Methods in Woodwind Instruments
Credits:
3.00
Basic course in embouchure formation, tone production,
tonguing, fingering and instrument care as applied to each
of the woodwinds: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and
saxophone. Methods, studies, solos and ensembles most
useful with school players of woodwind instruments.
MUED 848 - Techniques and Methods in Woodwind Instruments
Credits:
2.00
Basic fundamentals of performance, class instruction,
associated acoustical problems, and study of woodwind
literature. Double-reed instruments.
MUED 849 - Techniques and Methods in Brass Instruments
Credits:
2.00
Basic course in embouchure formation, tone, tonguing,
fingering, flexibility, accuracy, and range development as
applied to the trumpet or baritone horn, French horn, and
trombone; methods, studies, solos, and ensembles most likely
to be useful with grade school, junior high school, and high
school players of brass instruments.
MUED 851 - Techniques and Methods in Percussion Instruments
Credits:
2.00
Basic performance skills on snare drum, timpani, mallet
instruments, and other percussion instruments used in bands
and orchestras. Materials and methods of instruction.
MUED 863 - Jazz Music Methods
Credits:
2.00
Organization and delivery of instruction in jazz.
Historical development of jazz styles and the role of each
instrument/voice in jazz combos and large ensembles. Reading
jazz notation and teaching improvisation. Examination of
appropriate literature. Prereq: piano proficiency.
MUED 865 - Instrumental Music Methods
Credits:
2.00
Organization and delivery of instruction to groups of
instrumental music students. Examination of appropriate
curricula and materials, application of instrumental and
conducting techniques, structure of rehearsals, assessment
of student progress.
MUED 871 - Marching Band Methods
Credits:
2.00
Role of marching bands in the school music program. Design
and execution of field shows and parade marching.
Understanding of marching percussion and auxiliary units.
Examination of appropriate music.
MUED #885 - Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher
Credits:
4.00
Designed for the non-specialist. Correlation and integration
of music in the school curriculum, and basic skills and
techniques necessary.
MUED 890 - Teaching Elementary School Music
Credits:
3.00
Experiential approach toward learning creative strategies
for teaching elementary school music. Includes various
curricula and methods; philosophy and psychology of music;
demonstration of materials and instruments. Observation and
teaching in schools. Prereq: piano proficiency.
MUED 891 - Teaching Secondary School Music
Credits:
3.00
Assembling, managing, and teaching junior/senior high
school music curriculum. Academic issues of philosophy,
curriculum building, application of learning theories,
administration, evaluation, motivation, and classroom
management combined with field experience in lesson
planning and teaching/rehearsal techniques. Prereq: piano
proficiency; conducting methods.
MUED 892 - Seminar in Music Teaching
Credits:
2.00
Group discussion and demonstration of effective music
teaching. On-site examination of school music teaching.
Organization and teaching of curriculum units. Normally
taken during student teaching semester.
MUED 895 - Special Studies
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Allows upper-level students to explore individually or in
groups areas related to their specific professional
interests. Prereq: permission.
MUED 983 - Instrumental Literature and Its Performance
Credits:
3.00
Exploration of representative solo and ensemble music for
string, wind, and percussion instruments. Typical literature
from each period of music is studied. As much as possible,
live performance is included; recordings are used as
required. Detailed attention given to interpretation.
Project required.
MUED #984 - Choral Literature and Its Performance
Credits:
3.00
Analysis, discussion, and conducting of excerpts from choral
masterpieces from all major periods and styles. Students
have the opportunity to act as assistant conductors for some
of the choral organizations on campus. Evaluation of current
high school and college repertoires.
MUED 995 - Special Projects
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Independent study, investigation, or research in music
education. Creative projects may be included. Prereq:
permission.
MUED 996 - Foundations and Perspectives of Music Education
Credits:
4.00
Philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations
and principles of music education and the relationship of
these principles to music learning and teaching.