08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

144 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
585. CONDUCTING PRACTICUM. 3 cr. An advanced course in the study of conducting. A. Choral;
B. Band; C. Orchestra. Prerequisite: 582, 583, or 584; or approval of the Head of the Division of
Music.
586. SCORE READING AND ANALYSIS FOR CONDUCTORS. 3 cr. A study of clefs and
transpositions, score reading, and analysis for the advanced conductor.
587. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-3 cr. Individual research on selected topics. A. Performance and
Ensemble; B. History and Literature; C. Theory and Composition; D. Piano Pedagogy and
Literature; E. Vocal Diction, Pedagogy, and Literature; F. Music Theatre. Prerequisite: Approval
of the Head of the Division of Music. May be repeated.
593. INTRODUCTION TO MUSICOLOGY. 3 cr. Resources and methodology in musicological
research. Prerequisite: 419 and 492.
595. HISTORY OF OPERA. 3 cr. Development of opera from 1600 to the present, with emphasis on
operas of particular significance.
596. LECTURE RECITAL. 2 cr.
597-598. GRADUATE RECITAL. 2 cr. each.
599. THESIS. 1-6 cr. Grades of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.
MUSIC EDUCATION
(MSED)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
401. SPECIAL PROBLEMS. 1-3 cr.
403. INSTRUMENT REPAIR. 3 cr. Practical methods of maintenance, adjustment, and repairs of
musical instruments.
405. BAND DIRECTORS WORKSHOP. 3 cr. Maximum, 9 cr. A “refresher’’ course for instrumental
music education teachers emphasizing the basic concepts of the marching band. New concepts
and teaching techniques in marching band will be discussed. Also, related areas such as
administration, arranging, new music, charting, auxiliary units, and marching percussion will be
covered. Films and video tapes will be used extensively.
407. PIANO TEACHERS WORKSHOP. 3 cr. Maximum, 9 cr. A course for piano teachers, including
instructional procedures, methods and materials, and teaching demonstrations.
409. CHORAL DIRECTORS WORKSHOP. 3 cr. Maximum, 9 cr. A course designed for choral
directors including vocal techniques, choral literature and interpretation, rehearsal methods, and
teaching techniques.
411. MUSIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP. 3 cr. A course designed to instruct teachers and supervisors
of elementary music in singing, playing instruments, moving, creating, arranging, and selecting
music for A. Basic; B. Intermediate; C. Advanced.
417. GENERAL MUSIC PROGRAM IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. 3 cr.
Detailed consideration of the general music program, with special attention given to materials
and methods of teaching.
419. THE MARCHING BAND. 3 cr. Fundamentals, organization, precision drill and pageantry;
charting and rehearsal procedures and musical problems.
420. DRILL DESIGN TECHNIQUES. 3 cr. A course designed to provide advanced drill design
techniques including music analysis, interpretive writing, horn placement, drill teaching
techniques, and element correlation. Prerequisite: 419 or equivalent.
490. CHORAL REPERTOIRE. 3 cr. A survey of the choral octavo literature at the high school through
collegiate level; in conjunction with selection of materials and programming.
491. INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP IN ORFF-SCHULWERK. 3 cr. Basic Orff-Schulwerk
techniques, including body movement, soprano recorder, percussion, vocal performance,
improvisation, and arranging.
492. INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP IN ORFF-SCHULWERK. 3 cr. Intermediate level Orff-Schulwerk
techniques, including modal harmonization, irregular rhythms, alto recorder performances, and
more extensive improvisation and arranging. Prerequisite: 491 or equivalent.
493. ADVANCED WORKSHOP IN ORFF-SCHULWERK. 3 cr. Advanced Orff-Schulwerk techniques
including original composition, complex form, movement, and instrumental arrangements,
tenor and bass recorder performances, and advanced improvisation. Prerequisite: 492 or
equivalent.
495. THE USE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS IN GENERAL MUSIC EDUCATION. 3 cr. A course
designed to provide basic playing ability of the following instruments: autoharp, melody bells,