Music Education, Methods, and Materials (MUE) Courses

MUSIC EDUCATION, METHODS, AND MATERIALS (MUE)

2001 - 2002 Bulletin Information

MUE 102 Elementary Class Piano 1 cr

Functional keyboard playing. Prerequisites: Open to any university student except piano majors. No previous knowledge in piano necessary. To be taken in sequence. Fee.

MUE 103 Elementary Class Piano 1 cr

Functional keyboard playing. Open to any university student except piano majors. Prerequisites: MUE 102 or instructor permission. Fee.

MUE 120 Elementary Class Voice 1 cr
Beginning voice instruction emphasizing the fundamentals of singing and the vocal mechanism. This is the first semester of a two semester sequence.

MUE 121 Intermediate Class Voice 1cr
This course is a continuation of MUE 120. Vocal fundamentals and the mechanics of singing will be emphasized. More advanced vocal exercises, diction, and interpretation will be stressed. Prerequisite: MUE 120.

MUE 141 String Methods Class 1 cr

The techniques of teaching the string instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each string instrument.

MUE 182 Elementary Class Guitar 1 cr

Beginning guitar instruction with the development of proficiency in sight reading and correct right and left hand techniques. Prerequisites: No previous knowledge in guitar is necessary. Open to any University student excluding guitar majors. To be taken in sequence. Fee.

MUE 183 Elementary Class Guitar 1 cr

Beginning guitar instruction with the development of proficiency in sight reading and correct right and left hand techniques. Prerequisite: MUE 182 or instructor permission.

MUE 202 Intermediate Class Piano 1 cr

A continuation of elementary class piano including sight-reading and keyboard harmony. Prerequisites: MUE 101 or instructor permission. Open to non-piano majors. Fee.

MUE 203 Intermediate Class Piano 1 cr

A continuation of elementary class piano including sight-reading and keyboard harmony. Prerequisites: MUE 202 or instructor permission. Fee.

MUE 242 Woodwind Methods Class 1 cr

The techniques of teaching the woodwind instruments in class situation and the development of some proficiency on each of the main woodwinds.

MUE 301 Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers I 3 cr

The fundamentals of music, music reading, and classroom instrument experience in the light of the needs of the classroom teacher. Prerequisites: Not open to music majors or those with previous music-theory credit.

MUE 341 Brass Methods Class 1 cr

The techniques of teaching the brass instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each of the main brass instruments.

MUE 342 Brass Methods Class 1 cr
the techniques of teaching the brass instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each of the main brass instruments.

MUE 345 Percussion Methods Class 1 cr

The techniques of teaching percussion instruments and the development of some proficiency on all percussion instruments.

MUE 346 Marching Band Techniques 1 cr

The techniques of organization, administration, instruction, and rehearsal of the marching band. Prerequisites: Music major.

MUE 444 Elementary/Middle School Music (W) 3 cr

Music program, methods, music literature, and teaching aids for the elementary, middle and junior-high school students. Prerequisite: Music major.

MUE 446 Piano Pedagogy 2 cr

Methods and materials for the private lesson. Lab practice in teaching included. Offered in alternate years. Prerequisites: Piano major or piano concentration.

MUE 447 Accompanying Techniques 2 cr

Practicum in accompanying. Offered in alternate years.

MUE 455 Teaching Music in Secondary Schools 3 cr

Assists the student in organizing materials and in developing methods of teaching music in secondary schools. Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy completion of two-thirds of teaching field.

MUE 470 Student Teaching in N-12 Programs 9-12 cr

Observation and supervised teaching opportunity for study and discussion of problems and issues encountered in the N-12 program. Students will be placed with teachers holding a valid teaching certificate in the appropriate field. Prerequisites: Admission to Candidacy, appropriate field. Prerequisites: Admission to Candidacy, appropriate methods courses, three-fourths of teaching field, piano proficiency, and permission from Department Chair.

MUE 501 Instrumental Music Education 3 cr

Study of the organization, development, appraisal, role and future trends of instrumental programs in the public schools.

MUE 502 Vocal Music Education 3 cr

Study of the organization, development, appraisal, role and future trends of vocal music programs in the public schools.

MUE 524 Piano Pedagogy I 2 cr

Methods and materials for the piano teacher. Prerequisite: Admission to the graduate program with keyboard as concentration or major.

MUE 525 Seminar in Piano Pedagogy 2 cr

Seminar on instructional methods and materials for the piano teacher. Guest lectures and class participation/demonstration. Prerequisite: MUE 524.

MUE 590 Special Topics 1-3 cr

Special topics in music education designed to meet specific needs and special interests, and to explore current issues in the field. May be repeated for a maximum of nine hours credit when content varies.