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MUED 841 - Techniques and Methods in Choral Music
Credits:
2.00
Problems in the organization and performance of high’ ·`€ÿÿÿÿ Problems in the organization and performance of high school
school, college, and community choruses. Techniques of
choral conducting and rehearsal, repertory, and materials.
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. 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 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 849 - Techniques and Methods in Brass Instruments
Credits:
2.00
Basic course in embouchure formation, tone, tonguing,ÿ¿
fingering, flexibility, accuracy, and range development as
applied to the trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium,
and tuba; methods, studies, solos, and ensembles most
likely to be useful with school players of brass
instruments. Permission required.
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 855 - 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 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 ofÿ¿
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 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 highÿ¿
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 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 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.