2500 Piano Skills for the Music Classroom

Continuation of MUA 2795. Additional practice with functional skills needed in music classroom. Students acquire a repertoire of musical selections commonly used in the educational setting.

3500 Introduction to Music Education

Course work includes lesson-plan writing, introduction to methodologies, and participating in teaching experiences. Exploration of philosophical, historical, psychological, and cultural/social foundations of the profession in the context of practical exercises.

3510 Teaching General Music

Developing a knowledge base for teaching general music including application of learning theories, developmental characteristics of children, and appropriate literature, materials, and resources. Emphasis on structuring successful learning experiences through effective planning, delivery, and evaluation of music instruction for students in grades K-12.

3990 Directed Study

4510 Vocal Music in Schools I

Course expands and develops the knowledge base and teaching competencies introduced in MED 3510. Class activities explore strategies for engaging children in a variety of musical experiences that align with state and national standards. Fieldwork in the schools provides an opportunity to apply and refine specific teaching skills within a real-world setting. Emphasis on K-6 elementary music classroom.

4530 Vocal Music in Schools II

Role of choral and vocal music education in secondary schools. Class activities, readings, and fieldwork focus on curriculum development, repertoire, score analysis, rehearsal planning, rehearsal techniques, vocal pedagogy and assessment. Organizational and managerial aspects such as recruitment, budgeting and scheduling are also included.

4540 Instrumental Music in the Schools I

Teaching techniques, materials and organization of instrumental music in elementary schools.

4550 Instrumental Music in the Schools II

Teaching techniques, materials and organization of instrumental music in secondary schools.

4560 Practicum in Music Education

Practicum provides field experiences in elementary or secondary school settings prior to full-time student teaching. Students apprentice with a cooperating teacher while assisting, observing and teaching throughout the semester. A minimum of 15 hours per week in an approved classroom is required.

4570 Student Teaching and Seminar

Directed teaching in schools at grade levels for which advanced students are preparing for certification. Seminars feature discussion of important educational issues.

5550 Choral Conducting and Rehearsal Techniques

Conducting and rehearsal methods and materials for secondary schools. No credit for M.Mus. in conducting or music education.