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 cancelled.

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: Click here to take you to on-line registration. This is the preferred option. If the on-line registration deadline has passed, students will need to send hard copy registration information and payment to the Department of Music. See 'Last Option' below.
• In-person at the Registrar's Office between March 9 - May 22.
• We must decide if a course will 'run' three weeks prior to the beginning of the class. Enrollment numbers drive that decision. PLEASE ENROLL EARLY.

Summer 2009 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 617 Choral Workshop (2) / July 20-24 / 9:00a-4:00p / Jothen
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. Prerequisite: MUSC 327 or consent of instructor.

**MUED 630 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly: Principles and Techniques for the Music Classroom I (2) / June 22-26 / 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 631 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly: Principles and Techniques for the Music Classroom II (2) / June 29-July 2 / 9:00a-5:30p / 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 633 Orff Methods (2) / July 13-17 / 9:00a-4:00p / Mueller
Methods and materials incorporating improvisation, orchestration, mallet technique, speech chants, movement and using Orff instruments. Prerequisite(s): MUED 630 or consent of instructor.

MUED 635 Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly Pedagogy & Curriculum Development (3) / July 27-31 and Aug 3-5 / 9:00a-4:00p / Ruviella-Knorr
Teaching the pedagogy of musical elements and concepts using Dalcroze, 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 Methods Refresher (2) / July 13-17 / 9:00a-4:00p / Goetschius
This workshop offers a comprehensive review of the pedagogy of brass instruments with an emphasis on breathing, posture, sound 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 673 Percussion Methods Refresher (2) / June 22-26 / 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.

MUED 674 Woodwind Methods Refresher (2) / July 6-10 / 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 675 Recording Techniques (2) / June 29-July 2 / 9:00a-5:30p/ Dembowski
Introduce the educator to the principles of recording technology, how to best implement them in the classroom and how to integrate that technology in other areas of the music program. Topics will include the history of the recording process, equipment selection and usage, studio techniques, acoustics and the use of software such as Digidesign’s ProTools.

**MUED 680 West African Drumming I (2) / July 6-10 / 9:00a-4:00p / Persic
This exciting “hands-on” course introduces participants to traditional music and dance of Ghana, West Africa. Participants will develop an understanding of life in a West African community, and explore ways to teach about this vibrant culture to students through music and art activities. Music and dance will be taught aurally, in the West African tradition, using authentic instruments provided by the instructor. Previous experience is not necessary, but some musical understanding would be helpful. Participants should be dressed for movement.

**MUED 681 West African Drumming II (1) / July 13-15 / 9:00a-4:00p / Persic
A continuation of the study of the traditional pieces learned in Level I with a focus on Lead drumming technique and rhythm.

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 occurence. Plan on arriving by 8:30am on the first day of your course to familiarize yourself with these campus procedures.

Summer 2009 Tuition and Fees

(as of January 2009; subject to change; check the Bursar's Office for current information)

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

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