MUC 347: Percussion Instruments Class. Class instruction in performance fundamentals of percussion instruments of the band and orchestra. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.
MUC 349: Piano Pedagogy. A study of the fundamentals and techniques of teaching piano in groups and to individual students of all ages. Prerequisite: MUA 262 or 282. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.
MUSIC EDUCATION
MUE 203: Technology in the Music Education Classroom. Development of competencies for implementing current and emerging instructional technologies in the music education classroom, grades P-12. Course taken in lieu of EDU 203. Successful completion required for admission to the Educator Preparation Program. Prerequisite: Music Education specialization or consent of instructor. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUE 310: Keyboard Skills I. 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. Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUC 211 or passing score on the Piano Placement Examination. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
MUE 311: Keyboard Skills II. 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. Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization and MUE 310. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
MUE 331: Fundamentals and Methods for the Elementary School Music Teacher. A study of school organization and administration, methods, materials, and philosophies of teaching music and the design, administering, and interpretation of assessment measures in music in grades K-5. Laboratory required; field work required. Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization, or consent of instructor, or MUC 211. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUE 332: Fundamentals and Methods for the Secondary School Music Teacher. A study of school organization and administration, methods, materials, and philosophies of teaching music, and the design, administering, and interpretation of assessment measures in music in the secondary school. Laboratory required; field work required. Prerequisite: Music Education Specialization, or consent of instructor, or MUE 331. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUE 333: Fundamentals of Music for Early Elementary Teachers. Open to non-Music majors. A course designed to meet the needs of early elementary teachers (K-4), emphasizing singing, listening, creative activities, use of Orff instruments, and basic keyboard skills. Laboratory required; field work required. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
MUE 348: Marching Band Techniques. 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 MUA 262. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.
MUE 435: Vocal Methods and Literature. 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. Laboratory required; field work required. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
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