2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Course Descriptions • 421MUED 303 Musicking IIThis course addresses methods, materials and media appropriate to the teaching of general music classes and choralrehearsals. It also includes business procedures, organization and management of large and small choral ensembles,with knowledge of techniques in rehearsing, conducting and designing instruction for vocal/choral school groups.Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passed Sophomore Screening. Prerequisites: MUED 236,MUTC 201, MUCO 361 and PSY 220. Corequisite: MUED 334 or MUED 335. Three credits.MUED 321 Pre-School and Elementary Choral/General Music MethodsThis course is the study of various methods and materials used in the teaching of choral and general music in prekindergartenthrough grade six including curriculum design with national and state music standards as well asperforming, responding and creative assessments. Course experiences are highly participatory to facilitateimprovement of musical and pedagogical skills. Enrollment is limited to students who have successfully passedSophomore Screening. Prerequisite: MUED 236. Corequisite: MUED 333. Three credits.MUED 328 Ensembles in Contemporary Music EducationThis course addresses philosophical and pedagogical foundations for providing music ensemble experiences withinthe public schools. There is a special focus on how to incorporate and support the inclusion of marching band, jazzband, small ensembles and combos into the traditional public school music program. Prerequisite: MUED 332.Corequisite: MUED 335. Two credits.MUED 331 Teaching from the Podium IThis course includes the study of the methods, materials and pedagogical techniques related to teachinginstrumental music in schools including curriculum development, National Standards for Arts Education, VirginiaStandards of Learning, psychology of teaching and evaluation of student learning. Prerequisite: Successfulcompletion of Sophomore Screening, MUED 236, MUTC 201, MUCO 361 and PSY 220. Four credits.MUED 332 Teaching from the Podium IIThis course is continued study of the methods, materials and techniques related to teaching instrumental music inschools. Areas of focus include score study and analysis for preparation of ensemble class lessons; practicalexploration of rehearsal techniques with an emphasis placed on clarity and efficiency in solving problems ofbalance, ensemble, intonation and phrasing; designing and teaching units of study; and assessments for instrumentalperformance class. Additional attention will be given to improved clarity of basic stick technique and application tomusical and pedagogical problems encountered in the classroom. Prerequisite: MUED 331. Corequisite: MUED334. Four credits.MUED 333 Field Experience IThis course requires observing, assisting and teaching of music in a public school setting. It is designed to providepractical application of the teaching skills and strategies discussed in the elementary music methods course.Prerequisites: Successful completion of Sophomore Screening, MUED 236, MUTC 201, MUCO 361 and PSY 220.Corequisite: MUED 321. Two credits.MUED 334 Field Experience IIThis course requires observing, assisting and teaching of music in a public school setting. It is designed to providepractical application of the teaching skills and strategies discussed in music methods courses. Prerequisite: MUED333. Corequisite: MUED 303 (Choral/General concentration) or MUED 332 (Instrumental & Jazz concentrations).Two credits.MUED 335 Field Experience IIIThis course requires observing, assisting and teaching of music in a public school setting. It is designed to providepractical application of the teaching skills and strategies discussed in music methods courses. Prerequisite: MUED334. Corequisite: MUED 303 (Choral/General concentration) or MUED 328 (Instrumental & Jazz concentrations).Two credits.