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ES530, 531, Independent Study: Individualized
study of the student’s choice under the
guidance of a music faculty member. Prerequisite:
Graduate status and approval of written
project proposal. (G)(1, 2). Fall and spring.
Music Education Courses
Note: Student Teaching: Student teaching
with the guidance of the cooperating teacher
and university supervisors. Students register
through the College of Education for ED425
and 426.
ME070, Instrumental Proficiency Exam: Brass
ME071, Instrumental Proficiency Exam:
Woodwind
ME072, Instrumental Proficiency Exam:
String
ME073, Instrumental Proficiency Exam:
Percussion
A music education major in the instrumental
emphasis or in the area degree may be exempt
from the instrumental proficiency examination
(performance and written) by earning a B average
in the instrumental techniques classes and
by successfully passing the proficiencies in each
area: brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion.
The examination is graded P/F. (U)(0). Fall and
spring.
ME101, Foundations in Music Education I:
An introduction to the field of music education
and the music education program at Butler
University. On site experiences with K-12
students is required. Additionally, students will
experience basic musicianship through Dalcroze
and Laban activities. (U)(2). Fall only.
ME102, Foundations in Music Education
II: A continuation of ME101 with additional
work in instrumental and vocal techniques
and conducting. Includes continuation of field
experiences and work in Dalcroze and Laban
pedagogies. (U)(2). Spring only.
ME160, 360, 560, Practicum in Music
Education: Supervised observation and participation
in a teaching setting with K-12th grade
students under the supervision of an approved
instructor. A minimum of 12 lab hours and a
final portfolio is required. By permission only.
This class is repeatable for credit one time.
(U/G)(1). Fall and spring.
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M161, 361, 561, Practicum in Music
Education: Supervised observation and
participation in a teaching setting with K–12th
grade students under the supervision of an
approved instructor. A minimum of 24 lab
hours and a final portfolio is required. By
permission only. This class is repeatable for
credit one time. (U/G)(2). Fall and spring.
ME190, Percussion Techniques I: Teaching
techniques and materials of percussion instruments.
The class includes a performance
lab and will meet two days per week for 50
minutes. (U)(1). Fall only.
ME 191, Upper Strings Techniques: Teaching
techniques and materials of the violin and viola.
The class includes a performance lab and will
meet two days per week for 50 minutes. (U)(1).
Fall only.
ME193, Instrumental Techniques Class I:
Teaching techniques and materials of the brass,
woodwind, string and percussion groups. The
class includes a performance lab and will meet
two days per week for two hours each day. (U)
(1). Fall only.
ME194, Instrumental Techniques Class II:
A continuation of teaching techniques and
materials of the brass, woodwind, string and
percussion groups. The class includes a performance
lab and will meet two days per week for
two hours each day. (U)(1). Spring only.
ME232, Music for Special Education: Introduction
to the assessment of learning abilities,
remedial music strategies, the role of music
education in prescriptive programming and interdisciplinary
planning. (U)(2). Occasionally.
ME290, Lower Strings Techniques: Teaching
techniques and materials of the cello and string
bass. The class includes a performance lab and
will meet two days per week for 50 minutes.
(U)(1). Spring only.
ME291, Brass Techniques I: Teaching techniques
and materials of the brass instruments.
The class includes a performance lab and will
meet two days per week for 50 minutes. (U)(1).
Fall only.
ME293, Instrumental Techniques Class III:
A continuation of teaching techniques and
materials of the brass, woodwind, string
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