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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
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 747 - Techniques and Methods in Woodwind Instruments
Credits:
2.00 or 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 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.