Registration Information

We encourage all students to make application to the Graduate School and to register well in advance of the course. If enrollment is low, there is the chance that the course will be canceled.

For New Students: You must have an Application for Graduate Study at Towson University form on file at the Graduate Office before registering. This can be completed by starting at the Graduate School link here.

For New and Continuing Students: With your TU PeopleSoft ID number, you may register for summer,  On-line registration can he found here.

Summer 2011 Course and Workshop Descriptions

All workshops and courses will be held in the Towson University Center for the Arts. Come join us this summer session!!

DOK CERTIFICATE WORKSHOPS

**MUED 630 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly: Principles and Techniques for the Music Classroom I (2) / June 27-July 1 / 9:00a-4:00p / Ruviella-Knorr
Principles of Dalcroze eurythmics, 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.

**MUED 633 Orff Techniques (2) / July 5-8 / 9:00a-5:30p / Mueller
Methods and materials incorporating improvisation, orchestration, mallet technique, speech chants, movement and using Orff instruments.  Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of instructor.

**MUED 631 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly: Principles and Techniques for the Music Classroom II (2) / July 11-15 / 9:00a-4:00p / Crowell
Principles of beginning and intermediate level Dalcroze, Orff and Kodaly techniques in the vocal-general and instrumental program. Exploring practical techniques and materials using an eclectic approach to teaching concepts and skills. Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of instructor.

**MUED 617 Choral Workshop in Elementary and Secondary School Music (2) / July 18-22 / 9:00a-4:00p / Jothen
Methods and materials incorporating sight singing exercises, rhythm and movement, folk songs and singing games within an eclectic curriculum.  Prerequisite: MUED 630 or consent of instructor.

MUED 635 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly Pedagogy & Curriculum Development (3) / July 25-August 3 / 9:00a-4:00p / Ruviella-Knorr
Teaching the pedagogy of musical elements and concepts using Dalcruze, Orff, and Kodaly techniques and materials.  Prerequisite(s): MUED 631, MUED 632, MUED 633, and MUED 634; or consent of instructor.

WORKSHOPS

MUED 672 Brass Refresher (2) / July 5-8 / 9:00a-5:30p / Goetschius
This workshop offers a comprehensive review of the pedagogy of brass instruments with an emphasis on breathing, posture, tone production, embouchure formation, intonation tendencies, and articulation.  Other topics include techniques for individual practice and rehearsal, solo and ensemble literature, warm-ups, the right hand in horn playing, instrument selection, and using technology to maximize student learning.

**MUED 674 Woodwind Refresher (2) / July 11-15 / 9:00a-4:00p / McCabe
Hands-on study of the five woodwind instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, and bassoon) including primary performance techniques, pedagogical approaches, maintenance, minor repairs, and reed adjustment.  Bring your own instruments.  Some additional instruments provided by the university.

MUED 673 Percussion Refresher (2) / July 25-29 / 9:00a-4:00p / Craig
This workshop offers a comprehensive review of the pedagogy and performance of percussion instruments geared for the secondary school instrumental music educator.

** - An Additional fee of $35.00 is charged for these workshops.  Fee is payable by cash or check (made out to TU DOK Account) on the first day of class.

Parking Information

Parking permits are required to park in Towson University lots. The cost is $2.00/day during the summer. Permits can be purchased each day at the yellow kiosk at the entrance to Lot 11, which is before Cross Campus Drive on Osler Drive. These one-day permits can be used in Lot 11 OR the Union Garage, both of which are across the street from the Center for the Arts. Please note that a citation for 'failure to register' has a parking fine of $75 for each occurrence. Plan on arriving by 8:30am on the first day of your course to familiarize yourself with these campus procedures.

Summer 2011 Tuition and Fees

(as of March 2011; subject to change; check the Bursar's Office for current information)

Please contact Dr. Rothlisberger or Dr. McCabe for additional information. Phone number is 410.704.2765.

We hope to see you this summer as part of Towson University Graduate Music Education.