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: 3 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: 3 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: 1 semester hour.
MUC 349: Piano Pedagogy Prerequisite: MUA 262 or 282. A study of the fundamentals and techniques of teaching piano in groups and to individual students of all ages. Credit: 1 semester hours.
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: 2 semester hours.
MUE 437: Instrumental Methods and Literature. 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. Laboratory required; field work required. Credit: 2 semester hours.
MUI 101: Survey of the Music Industry I. A survey of the history and practices of the music industry. Students are introduced to careers and career planning, qualifications and credentials, and trade associations and unions in the music industry. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
MUI 102: Survey of the Music Industry II. A continuation of MUI 101. A survey of the structures, economics, and operations of the recording industry; music publishing and distribution systems; intellectual property; and issues related to live music performance. Prerequisite: MUI 101. Credit: 3 semester hours.
MUI 203: Music Technology Applications. Practical applications of computer-based music notation and sequencing, music synthesis, digital editing, and sound design. Prerequisite: MUI 102. Credit: 3 semester hours.
MUI 201: Surv. of the Music Industry I. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A survey of the history and practices of the music industry. Students are introduced to careers and career planning, qualifications and credentials, and trade associations and unions in the music industry. Credit: 3 semester hours.
MUI 202: Surv. of the Music Industry II. Prerequisite: MUI 201. A continuation of MUI 201. A survey of the structures, economics, and operations of the recording industry; music publishing and distribution systems; intellectual property; and issues related to live music performance. Credit: 3 semester hours.
MUI 203: Music Technology Applications. Practical applications of computer-based music notation and sequencing, music synthesis, digital editing, and sound design. Credit: 3 semester hours.