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MUED 540 - Beginning Techniques in Voice
Credits:
2.00
Basic techniques of voice production. Individual work is
emphasized. This course is desirable for, but not restricted
to, MUED majors. Prereq: permission.
MUED 595 - Special Projects
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Individual investigation, research, or study. Creative
projects may be included. Prereq: permission.
MUED 741 - 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 743 - 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 745 - Techniques and Methods in String Instruments
Credits:
2.00
Class and individual instruction. Intensive training on the
violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Classroom procedures,
establishment of string programs, and evaluation of
available methods materials. Permission required.
MUED 746 - Techniques and Methods in String Instruments
Credits:
2.00
See description for MUED 745.
MUED 747 - 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.
Permission required.
MUED 749 - 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 school players of brass instruments.
Permission required.
MUED 751 - 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. Permission required.
MUED 755 - Vocal Pedagogy
Credits:
2.00
A study of vocal anatomy, vocal function, and teaching
methods, with an emphasis on application for singers and
voice teachers.
MUED 763 - 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.
Permission required.
MUED 765 - 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. Prereq: junior standing.
MUED 771 - Marching Band Methods
Credits:
2.00
Role of marching band 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. Prereq: MUSI 454 and 571.
MUED 790 - 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 791 - Teaching Secondary School Music
Credits:
2.00
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; MUSI 731-732.
MUED 795 - 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.