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ME361, 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.
ME380, 381, 382, Special Seminar: A course
that addresses a specific aspect of music education.
(U)(1, 2, 3). Occasionally.
ME390, Clarinet and Flute Techniques:
Teaching techniques and materials of the
clarinet and flute. The class includes a performance
lab and will meet two days per week for
50 minutes. (U)(1). Fall only.
ME391, Double Reed and Saxophone Techniques:
Teaching techniques and materials of
the oboe, bassoon and saxophone(s). The class
includes a performance lab and will meet two
days per week for 50 minutes. (U)(1). Spring
only.
ME392, Brass Techniques II: Teaching
techniques and materials of brass instruments.
This class is a continuation of ME291 and will
explore brass instruments and techniques more
fully. This class includes a performance lab and
will meet two days per week for 50 minutes.
(U)(1). Spring only.
ME393, Percussion Techniques II: Teaching
techniques and materials of percussion instruments.
This class is a continuation of ME190
and will cover percussion instruments and
techniques not discussed in ME190. This class
includes a performance lab and will meet two
days per week for 50 minutes. (U)(1). Spring
only.
ME400, 401, 402, Independent Study:
An opportunity for the qualified student to
pursue some investigative work upon his or her
own initiative. Prerequisite: Permission of the
department chair and instructor. (U)(1, 2, 3).
Fall and spring.
ME407, Instrumental Pedagogy and
Repertoire: In this course students will
develop an understanding of techniques of
instrumental pedagogy, become familiar with
available repertoire and teaching materials, and
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investigate issues related to private instruction.
Requirements include written and experiential
assignments, practicum experiences within the
instrumental techniques classes and elsewhere,
and a final paper for graduate credit. (U/G)(2).
Spring only.
ME411, Marching Band Techniques: Fundamentals
and techniques needed to develop and
maintain a marching band. An extra project
will be required for graduate credit. (U/G)(2).
Fall only.
ME412, Vocal Pedagogy: Physiology of the
human voice and its development from early
childhood through adulthood. Attention to
appropriate literature and exercises suitable to
vocal development, vocal repair and maintenance.
Prerequisite: Junior, senior or graduate
standing. (U/G)(2). Fall and Spring.
ME413, Teaching the Young Singer: This
course will teach the fundamentals of healthy
vocal production, and how to analyze and correct
vocal problems in middle school and high
school singers. Students will also learn how to
find, evaluate and effectively teach solo music
in the public school or private studio setting.
Prerequisite: Junior, senior or graduate standing.
(U/G)(2). Occasionally.
ME414, Jazz Pedagogy: Preparation for successful
teaching experiences in jazz at the middle,
high school and beginning college levels.
Students will gain insight into performance and
rehearsal techniques for jazz ensembles and into
approaches for teaching jazz theory, history, and
improvisation. An additional project is required
for graduate credit. (U/G)(2). Fall only.
ME416, Piano Teaching Internship: Piano
teaching, under supervision, in a variety of
settings and levels. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor. (U/G)(1). Fall and spring.
ME421, Current Trends in Piano Pedagogy:
Consideration of the latest trends and advances
in research and electronic/computer technology
related to piano teaching. (U/G)(3). Occasionally.
ME423, Dalcroze Eurythmics in the Classroom:
An introduction to the techniques
of teaching music through movement. The
development of piano improvisation to be used
with movements. Prerequisite: Functional piano
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