MUED 519 WORKSHOP: ASPECTS OF STRING TEACHING (2-6) An extension course to be offered at various locations. The workshop includes private lessons, master classes, supervised laboratory experiences, as well as concerts, lectures and rehearsals designed to enrich the experience of string teachers and those interested in becoming public school string. teachers. Sessions will vary in length from one to six weeks with appropriate credit awarded according to course requirements and contact hours. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of all requirements for teacher certification in instrumental music and consent of instructor.
MUED 601 CURRENT TRENDS IN MUSIC AND MUSIC EDUCATION (3) Current philosophies and objectives of music scope and sequence of music curricula (vocal and instrumental) in the schools. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson.
MUED 603 MUSIC IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3) Musical curriculum materials and activities addressing the needs of handicapped students in school settings. Teacher skill development in adapting lesson plans, developing Individual Education Programs and program implementation. Prerequisite: MUED 307, MUED 309 or permission of chairperson.
MUED 605 SEMINAR IN COMMUNITY MUSIC (3) Exploration of the teaching and performance of music in diverse settings : communities, preschool/home school settings, workplace performance groups, intergenerational settings and community based ensembles. Includes philosophy, pedagogy, and practical issues such as funding as well as aspects of adult and intergenerational learning. Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in music or music education.
MUED 617 CHORAL WORKSHOP IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL MUSIC (2) Observation, conducting and evaluation of rehearsals of the chorus made up of workshop participants. Includes sources and selection of music, audition and classification of voices, pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, choral arranging and program building and programming. Prerequisite: MUED 307 or consent of the instructor. Summer only.
MUED 621 WORKSHOP: TEACHING GUITAR IN THE CLASSROOM (2) Basic performance technique, visualization, repertoire, guitar pedagogy, curriculum development, and performance analysis.Students observe, evaluate, and participate in laboratory class instruction. Prerequisite: MUED 307 or consent of the instructor.
MUED 630 DALCROZE-ORFF-KODALY FOR THE CLASSROOM I (2) Principles of Dalcroze eurhythmics, Orff and Kodaly techniques in elementary and middle school programs. Appropriate for vocal-general and instrumental teachers. Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree in Music or Music Education. Summer only.
MUED 631 DALCROZE-ORFF-KODALY FOR THE CLASSROOM II (2) Principles of beginning and intermediate level Dalcroze, Orff and Kodaly techniques in the vocal-general and instrumental music program. Exploring practical techniques and materials using an eclectic approach to teaching concepts and skills Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of instructor. Summer only.
MUED 632 DALCROZE PRACTICES (2) Methods and materials incorporating eurhythmics, solfege, improvisation and basic keyboard improvisatory skill. Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of the instructor. Summer only.
MUED 633 ORFF TECHNIQUES (2) Methods and materials incorporating improvisation, orchestration, mallet technique, speech chants, movement and using Orff instruments. Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of instructor. Summer only.
MUED 634 KODALY TECHNIQUES (2) Methods and materials incorporating sight singing exercise, rhythm and movement, folk songs and singing games within an eclectic curriculum. Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of the instructor. Summer only.
MUED 635 THEORY, PEDAGOGY AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN DALCROZE, ORFF, KODALY (3) Teaching the pedagogy of musical elements and concepts using Dalcroze, Orff and Kodaly techniques and materials. Prerequisite: MUED 631, MUED 632, MUED 633, MUED 634, or consent of instructor. Summer only.
MUED 639 ADVANCED WORKSHOP IN ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC (2) Observation, development and evaluation of current materials and methodology in elementary and junior high school general music. Prerequisite MUED 307, MUED 309 or equivalent.
MUED 661 SEMINAR IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (3) Comparative analysis of current methods and materials used in schools and colleges. Instrumental conducting and repertoire. Construction of acoustical properties and basic techniques of instruments. Problems of ensemble and balance. Intonation, precision and interpretation are studied. Materials and music literature for bands, orchestras and small ensembles are evaluated. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program.
MUED 662 SEMINAR IN CHORAL (VOCAL) MUSIC (3) Comparative analysis of current methods and materials used in schools and colleges. Choral conducting and repertoire. Style interpretation, tone quality, diction, rehearsal and conducting techniques are analyzed. Prerequisite: consent of department chairperson.
MUED 670-679 WORKSHOPS IN MUSIC EDUCATION (1-3) Selected topics in music education. Can be repeated for credit when topic differ. Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Summers only.
MUED 695 RESEARCH METHODS IN MUSIC EDUCATION (3) The application of research to problems in the field of music education. Prerequisites: Admission to the graduate program in Music Education and consent of instructor.