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Course Descriptions
including breathing, vowel clarity, and pronunciation of consonants.
MUAC2111 Music Technology I (FA, SP, SU)
Students will develop skills in transcribing music using music
notation software and learn about sound reinforcement systems.
Prerequisite: MUAC 1231.
MUAC2121 Music Technology II (FA, SP, SU)
Students will learn how to use MIDI sequencing and audio
recording and editing software to produce accompaniment
tracks and create compact discs of music and multimedia
projects. Prerequisite: MUAC 1231.
MUAC2141 Class Instruction in Oboe, Bassoon,
and Saxophone (FA, SP) The elementary study of
oboe, bassoon, and saxophone. Class instruction designed
to familiarize the student with basic playing skills and teaching
techniques of the instruments. Prerequisite: MUAC 1331
or MUAC 1341.
MUAC2221 Piano Class for Music Majors III (FA)
A continuation of MUAC 1231. Two meetings per week.
Prerequisite: MUAC 1231.
MUAC2231 Piano Class for Music Major IV (SP)
A continuation of MUAC 2221. Two meetings per week.
Prerequisite: MUAC 2221.
MUAC4371 Teaching the High School
Percussionist (SP, Odd years) A study of solo literature
and small and large ensemble literature appropriate for
the high school percussionist. Emphasis on advanced snare
drum and marimba lit., timpani and the broad range of percussionist
intruments. Includes study of high school band,
orchestra and perc. ensemble scores. Prerequisite: MUAC
1371.
(MUAP) MUSIC PRIVATE
MUAP1001 Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary
Level (FA, SP, SU) Private study at the secondary level.
May be repeated.
MUAP110V Applied Voice/Instrument (1-4) (FA,
SP, SU) Private study of the major instrument. May be
repeated.
MUAP3001 Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary
Level (FA, SP, SU) Private study at the secondary level.
May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUAP 1001.
MUAP310V Applied Voice/Instrument (1-4) (FA,
SP, SU) Private study of the major instrument. May be
repeated. Prerequisite: MUAP 110.
MUAP310VH Honors Applied Voice/Instrument
(1-18) (FA, SP, SU) Private study of the major instrument.
May be repeated.
MUAP3201 Recital I (FA, SP, SU) Preparation and
performance of a public recital of a minimum of 25 minutes of
music. May be repeated.
MUAP3201H Honors Applied Recital I (FA, SP,
SU) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a
minimum of 50 minutes of music. May be repeated.
Corequisite: MUAP 310 H.
MUAP4201 Recital II (FA, SP, SU) Preparation and
performance of a public recital of a minimum of 50 minutes of
music. May be repeated. Prerequisite: MUAP 3201.
MUAP4201H Honors Applied Recital II (FA, SP,
SU) Preparation and performance of a public recital of a
minimum of 50 minutes of music. May be repeated.
Corequisite: MUAP 310 H.
MUAP5001 Applied Voice/Instrument-Secondary
Level (FA, SP, SU) Private study at the graduate secondary
level. May be repeated.
MUAP510V Applied Voice/Instrument (1-5) (FA,
SP, SU) Private study at the graduate level. May be repeated.
Prerequisite: MUAP 310 or equivalent.
MUAP5201 Graduate Recital I (FA, SP, SU)
Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum
of 50 minutes of music. May be repeated.
MUAP5211 Graduate Recital II (FA, SP, SU)
Preparation and performance of a public recital of a minimum
of 50 minutes of music. May be repeated.
(MUED) MUSIC EDUCATION
MUED2012 Introduction to Music Education (FA,
SP) A course designed to provide early experiences for the
prospective music teacher. Students will become familiar with
professional trends, music classroom organizational and
management issues, and principles of effective education.
310
Emphases will include basic psychological and philosophical
orientation, as well as observations in public school classrooms.
Required of all prospective Music Education majors.
MUED3021 Supervised Practicum in Teaching
Musical Skills (FA, SP, SU) Provides for supervised
teaching opportunities with public school students in instrumental,
choral, and elementary classes. Prerequisite: instrumental
emphasis (band): MUAC 1221 & MUAC 1231, MUAC
1331, MUAC 1341, MUAC 1351, MUAC 1361 & MUAC 1371.
prerequisite for instrumental emphasis (string): MUAC 1221 &
MUAC 1231, MUAC 1301, MUAC 1311 and any other three
of those listed for “band” concentration. prerequisites for
vocal (elementary) emphasis: MUAC 1221 & MUAC 1231
and any four of those listed for “band” or “string” concentration.
MUAC 1321 may also count toward this requirement.
MUED3813 Music for Elementary Education
Majors (FA, SP, SU) Develops music knowledge, skills,
and pedagogical techniques for use in the elementary classroom.
Lecture 3 hours, keyboard laboratory 1 hour per week.
Prerequisite: MUAC 1161.
MUED3810L Music for Elementary Education
Majors Laboratory (FA, SP, SU)
MUED3833 Music Education in the Elementary
School (FA, SP, SU) Concepts of elementary music education;
methods, materials, curriculum design, and supervision
in elementary school music.
MUED4031 Seminar for Professional Entry into
Music Education (FA, SP) A seminar offered during
student teaching semester to prepare the student for the role
of a professional educator. Content includes professional
ethics and conduct, classroom management, evaluation and
grading, and application for employment.
MUED4273 Methods for Teaching String
Instruments (FA, Odd years) Methods and materials
for students preparing to teach orchestral instruments and
ensembles in the public schools.
MUED4283 Teaching Vocal Music (FA, SP, SU,
Even years) Methods and materials used in teaching high
school music.
MUED4293 Instrumental Methods (FA) Problems of
teaching instrumental music in the public schools.
MUED451V Student Teaching: Elementary Music
(4-8) (FA, SP, SU) A minimum of five weeks and a maximum
of ten weeks will be spent in an off-campus school,
where the student will teach under supervision in the elementary
classroom and will participate in other activities
involving the school and community. Enrollment requirement
is for a total of 12 hours and 15 weeks involvement in 452V
and 451V. Corequisite: MUED 452. Prerequisite: Bachelor of
Music degree in Music Education.
MUED452V Student Teaching: Secondary Music
(4-8) (FA, SP, SU) A minimum of five weeks and a maximum
of ten weeks will be spent in an off-campus school,
where the student will teach under supervision in the elementary
classroom and will participate in other activities
involving the school and community. Enrollment requirement
is for a total of 12 hours and 15 weeks involvement in 452V
and 451V. Corequisite: MUED 451. Prerequisite: Bachelor of
Music degree in Music Education.
MUED477V Special Topics in Music Education (1-
4) (IR) Subject matter not covered in other sources. With
permission, may be repeated for credit if topics are different.
May be repeated.
MUED5513 Seminar: Resources in Music
Education (FA, SP, SU) Study of the analytical and writing
skills necessary for academic research in music education.
Each student identifies one problem specific to music
education, finds and reviews related literature and sources,
develops a comprehensive bibliography, and writes a paper
which synthesizes the research. Open to graduate students
and undergraduates in honors in music education.
MUED5653 Seminar: Issues in Music Education
(FA, SP, SU) A seminar exploring the relationships
between the profession of teaching music and selected views
about learning theories, teaching methods, philosophy, psychology,
and other selected topics relevant to contemporary
music education.
MUED5733 Music Education in the Elementary
School (FA, SP, SU) Concepts of elementary music education;
methods, materials, curriculum design, and supervision
in the elementary school music.
MUED5811 Curriculum Design in Music (FA, SP,
SU) Goals and objectives in music education. Student will
develop a curriculum for an actual or hypothetical music education
program.
MUED583V Workshop: Music in the Elementary
School (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) An in-service training workshop
for elementary music teachers.
MUED5862 Marching Band Techniques (SU)
Includes the place of the marching band in the school program,
types of formations used, and selecting, arranging or
writing the musical score.
MUED588V The Choral Program: Changing
Materials and Techniques (1-3) (FA, SP, SU)
Treatment of specific problems and issues-survey of choral
literature; materials and contemporary methods appropriate
to the development of a comprehensive choral experience.
MUED5973 Tests and Measurement in Music
(FA, Odd years) This course will address the psychometric
concepts of tests and measurement of music achievement,
aptitude, attitude, and self assessment. The course will
focus on the teaching and assessment of musical skills,
musical responses, and will critically examine existing aptitude
tests (Seashore, Watkins Farnum, Gordon, etc). Basic
statistical concepts and data analysis used in common testing
scenarios will be introduced. Prerequisite: graduate
standing in music.
MUED5983 Psychology of Music Behavior (SP,
Even years) This course is an introduction to the psychology
of music, and will adopt an interdisciplinary view toward
the field, covering such topics as philosophical and sociological
questions about the nature and function of music, the
physiology of the ear, the physical and perceptual properties
of sounds (acoustics), performance anxiety, preference and
taste research, social and pedagogical attributes of performance,
and behavioral musical responses. Prerequisite: graduate
standing.
MUED599V Seminar (1-6) (SU)
MUED600V Master’s Thesis (1-6) (IR) Preparation of
a master’s thesis as partial fulfillment of the requirement for
the master’s degree.
MUED605V Independent Study (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Provides students with an opportunity to pursue special study
of problems in music education.
(MUEN) MUSIC ENSEMBLE
MUEN3341 Collegium Musicum (FA, SP)
Performance of early music various combinations of instruments
and/or voices. Two hours rehearsal weekly. May be
repeated.
MUEN3401 Opera Theatre (FA, SP) Study of opera
through performances of scenes, chamber and major operatic
production. Admission with director’s approval. May be
repeated.
MUEN3411 Concert Choir (FA, SP, SU) Three hours
of rehearsal weekly, with extra rehearsals at the director’s
discretion. Admission with director’s approval. No audition
required prior to registration. May be repeated.
MUEN3421 Inspirational Singers (FA, SP)
Performance of African-American literature with particular
emphasis on Negro Spirituals and traditional/contemporary
gospel music. No audition required to registration. Rehearsal
3 hours per week. May be repeated.
MUEN3431 Symphony Orchestra (FA, SP, SU)
Rehearsal 3 hours per week with extra rehearsals at director’s
discretion. Admission with director’s approval. May be
repeated.
MUEN3430L Symphony Orchestra Laboratory
(FA, SP, SU) May be repeated.
MUEN3441 Marching Band (FA) Rehearsal 8 hours
per week. Admission with director’s approval. May be repeated.
MUEN3451 Schola Cantorum (FA, SP) Vocal
ensemble limited to the more experienced singers. Rehearsal
5 hours per week. Admission with director’s approval. May be
repeated. Prerequisite: MUEN 3411.
MUEN3461 Wind Symphony (FA) Rehearsal 3 to 5
hours per week. Admission by audition and approval of the
conductor. May be repeated. Corequisite: MUEN 3460L.
MUEN3460L Wind Symphony Laboratory (FA)
May be repeated. Corequisite: MUEN 3461.
MUEN3471 Jazz Performance Laboratory (FA,
SP) Training in the various styles of jazz and popular music.
Rehearsal 3 hours per week. Admission by audition. May be
repeated.
MUEN3481 Concert Band (SP) Rehearsal 3 hours
per week. Admission by audition and approval of the conductor.
May be repeated.
MUEN3501 Chamber Music (FA, SP, SU)
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