Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A study of jazz pi and techniques utilized in accompanying and improvising jazz. Basic knowledge of music theory required.
Prerequisite: M UA 262. C class instruction in performance fundamentals of orchestral string instruments.
Prerequisite: MUA 262. Class instruction in vocal performance fundamentals.
Prerequisite: M UA 262. C lass i nstruction i n pe rformance fundamentals of woodw ind i nstruments of t he band an d orchestra.
MUC 345: Brass Instruments Class 1
Prerequisite: M UA 2 62. C class instruction in performance fundamentals of brass instruments of the band and orchestra.
Prerequisite: M UA 2 62. Cl ass i nstruction i n p erformance fundamentals of per cussion i nstruments of t he b and a nd orchestra.
Prerequisite: M UA 262. A study of the fundamentals and techniques of teaching piano in groups and to individual students of all ages.
Prerequisite: M usic Edu cation s pecialization o r con sent of instructor. Development of knowledge and skills in the use of microcomputers, m usic te chnology, a nd m edia in th e m usic classroom. Field work required. Successful completion required for a dmission to th e T eacher E ducation P rogram. (fo rmerly MUE 325)
2
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUC 211 or passing score on the Piano Placement Examination. Instruction in piano designed to prepare the student for effective elementary and secondary level classroom teaching. One half hour private lesson per week and one hour class laboratory per week.
2
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUE 310. A continuation of MUE 310. Advanced study and preparation of choral accompaniments. Successful completion of the course requires a passing score on the Piano Proficiency Exam. One half-hour private lesson per week and one hour class laboratory per week.
Elementary School Music Teacher
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Prerequisite: M usic Edu cation Specialization, or consent of instructor, or MUC 211. A study of school organization and administration, methods, materials, and philosophies of teaching music and the design, administration, and interpretation of assessment measures in music in grades K-5. Lab required; field work required.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization, or consent of instructor, or MUE 331. A study of school organization and administration, methods, materials, and philosophies of teaching music, and the design, administration, and interpretation of assessment measures in music in the secondary school. Lab required; field work required.
Open to non-Music majors. A course is designed to meet the needs of early elementary teachers (K-4), emphasizing singing, listening, creative activities, use of Orff instruments, and basic keyboard skills. Lab required; field work required.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUA 262. A study of contemporary marching band techniques, styles, and trends with emphasis on drill writing and arranging for the marching band.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUE 332. A study of the methods, materials, literature, and techniques of teaching choral/vocal music at the elementary and secondary levels. Lab and field work required.
Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUE 332. A study of the methods, materials, literature, and techniques of teaching instrumental music at the elementary and secondary levels. Field work required.
Open to auditioned vocal students. A pe rforming group concentrating on the study and performance of operatic and musical theatre literature. May be repeated for credit.
Open to a editioned i nstrumental and v ocal students. An ensemble designed to allow students an opportunity to perform music in the jazz idiom. May be repeated for credit.
Open to auditioned vocal and instrumental students. An introduction to essential skills for the vocal commercial musician. May be repeated for credit.