Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

MUSC 350. Percussion Techniques. (2)
Six hours laboratory.
Introduction to basic percussion instrument performance
techniques.
MUSC 351. String Techniques. (1)
Three hours laboratory.
Fundamentals of playing violin, viola, cello and
bass; teaching skills; maintenance techniques.
MUSC 352. Growth and Development of
the Music Learner. (3)
Two hours lecture; one hour laboratory.
A study of the musical, mental, physical, behavioral-emotional,
and social growth characteristics
of students and of individual differences
among students. Course focuses on the relationship
between human development and the
music curriculum. Students will address state
and national standards through peer instruction.
Laboratory includes at least nine hours observation
in schools, exercises in peer teaching, and
uses of technology in music education.
MUSC 355. Choral Conducting. (3)
Three hours.
Prerequisite: MUSC 354.
Continuation of MUSC 354 with emphasis on
conducting techniques, score interpretation and
rehearsal methods inherent to conducting vocal
music. Instruction covers vocal techniques,
literature, and diction. At least four hours of observation/participation
in public school settings
is required for Music Education majors.
MUSC 356. Instrumental Conducting. (3)
Three hours lecture/lab.
Prerequisites: MUSC 354 and one semester
each of Woodwind Class, Brass Class, Percussion
Class and String Class.
Continuation of MUSC 354 with emphasis on
band and orchestral conducting. Score reading,
instrumental score interpretation, instrumental
rehearsal techniques, teaching musicianship, literature,
instrumentation. Each student prepares
score for rehearsal by large instrumental ensemble.
Participation in Lab Band as conductorteacher
and performer is required.
MUSC 353. Classroom Instruments. (1)
Three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: Completion of MUSC 120 with a
grade of “C” or better.
Study of instruments commonly used in general
music classes in schools, including pitched and
unpitched percussion, recorder, guitar, baritone
ukulele, and autoharp. The course includes playing
techniques for classroom ensembles, including
western and non-western instruments, improvisation
in general music, instrument construction, repertoire,
and basic arranging for classroom instruments.
Information on using the voice effectively
in the classroom is also included. Students will
address state and national standards through classroom
instrument instruction.
MUSC 354. Introduction to Conducting. (2)
Three hours.
Prerequisite: MUSC 100 .
Pre- or Corequisites: MUSC 212 and 215.
Introduces basic techniques including application
of aural and rhythmic skills. Fall.
351
MUSC 357. K-12 Vocal Pedagogy. (3)
Two hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
Study of vocal development from kindergarten
through high school. The course incorporates
both theoretical perspectives and practical experience
with respect to guiding and working with
the developing voice. At least 6 hours of observation/participation
in public school settings is
required for Music Education majors.
MUSC 360. Marching Band Techniques. (1)
Two hour lecture, laboratory.
A survey of the methods and materials necessary
for the organization, administration, and
instruction of school marching bands. At least
four hours of observation/participation in public
school music classes is required.
MUSC 364. Jazz Techniques I. (1-2)
Three hours lecture/laboratory.
Prerequisite: MUSC 112 or permission of instructor.
Development of skills and knowledge in the
fundamentals of performing and improvising
in the jazz idiom. Provides an overview of the