MUSIC
EDUCATION, METHODS,
AND MATERIALS (MUE) |
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| MUE 102 |
Elementary
Class Piano |
1 cr |
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| Functional
keyboard playing. Prerequisites: Open
to music majors and minors only. No previous
knowledge in piano necessary. To be taken in sequence.
Fee. |
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| MUE 103 |
Elementary
Class Piano |
1 cr |
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Functional keyboard playing. Open
to music majors and minors only. Prerequisites:
MUE 102 or instructor permission. Fee. |
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| MUE 120 |
Elementary
Class Voice |
1 cr |
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| Beginning
voice instruction emphasizing the fundamentals
of singing and the vocal mechanism. This is the
first semester of a two semester sequence. |
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| MUE 121 |
Intermediate Class Voice
|
1 cr |
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| 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. |
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| MUE 141 |
String Methods Class
|
1 cr |
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| The
techniques of teaching the string instruments
in class situations and the development of some
proficiency on each string instrument. |
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| MUE 170 |
Elementary Class Percussion
|
1 cr |
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| Beginning
percussion instruction with emphasis on development of sight-reading, concert style/mallet techniques and basic concepts of percussion instruments. |
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| MUE 182 |
Elementary Class Guitar
|
1 cr |
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| 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. |
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| MUE 183 |
Elementary Class Guitar
|
1 cr |
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| Beginning
guitar instruction with the development of proficiency
in sight reading and correct right and left hand
techniques. Prerequisite: MUE 182 or instructor
permission. Fee. |
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| MUE 202 |
Intermediate Class Piano
|
1 cr |
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| A
continuation of elementary class piano including
sight-reading and keyboard harmony. Prerequisite:
MUE 103 or instructor permission. Open
to non-piano music majors and minors only.
Fee. |
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| MUE 203 |
Intermediate Class Piano
|
1 cr |
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| A
continuation of elementary class piano including
sight-reading and keyboard harmony. Open
to music majors and minors only. Prerequisite:
MUE 202 or instructor permission. Fee. |
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| MUE
212 |
Advanced Keyboard Musicianship I
|
1 cr |
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| The
first of four courses required of all piano majors.
During the course, students develop sight-reading
ability, read lead sheets, learn accompanying
strategies and practice systematic piano technique.
Class piano pedagogy is also addressed. Prerequisite:
admission to music major with keyboard principal
instrument or consent of instructor. Fee. |
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| MUE 213
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Advanced Keyboard Musicianship II
|
1 cr |
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| The
second of four courses required of all piano majors.
During the course, students develop sight-reading
ability, read lead sheets, learn accompanying
strategies and practice systematic piano technique.
Class piano pedagogy is also addressed. Prerequisite:
MUE 212 or consent of instructor. Fee. |
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| MUE 241 |
Woodwind Methods Class
|
1 cr |
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| The
techniques of teaching the woodwind instruments
in class situations
and the development of some proficiency on each
of the main woodwind
instruments. |
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| MUE
301 |
Music for Elementary
|
3
cr |
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| 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. |
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| MUE
312 |
Advanced Keyboard Musicianship III -
|
1
cr |
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| The
third of four courses required of all piano majors.
During the course, students develop sight-reading
ability, read lead sheets, learn vocal accompanying
strategies and systematically practice piano technique.
Prerequisite: MUE 213 or consent of instructor.
Fee. |
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| MUE
313 |
Advanced Keyboard Musicianship IV -
|
1
cr |
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Instrumental Accompaniment
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| The
fourth of four courses required of all piano majors.
During the course, students develop sight-reading
ability, read lead sheets, learn instrument accompanying
strategies. Prerequisite: MUE 312 or consent of
instructor. Fee. |
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| MUE
342 |
Brass Methods Class
|
1
cr |
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| The
techniques of teaching the brass instruments in
class situations and the development of some proficiency
on each of the main brass instruments. |
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| MUE
345 |
Percussion Methods Class
|
1
cr |
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| The
techniques of teaching percussion instruments
and the development of some proficiency on all
percussion instruments. |
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| MUE
346 |
Marching Band Techniques
|
1
cr |
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| The
techniques of organization, administration, instruction,
and rehearsal of the marching band. Prerequisite:
Music major. |
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| MUE
411 |
Woodwind Pedagogy
|
2
cr |
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| A
survey of the teaching techniques, instruments,
accessories and pedagogical materials for woodwind
instruments. Prerequisite: Upper division studio
study in woodwinds or permission of instructor. |
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| MUE
412 |
Brass Pedagogy
|
2
cr |
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| This
offering is intended as a technique course specific
to high brass (trumpet/horn) and low brass (trombone/euphonium/tuba).
Topics of study will include: developing manual
technique; the study and analysis of etudes and
in-depth discussion of etude material for specific
and efficient use; techniques for preparation
and performance of concertos and sonatas; the
basics of chamber music; an in-depth examination
of the pedagogical literature for the brasses;
strategies for controlling performance
anxiety. Prerequisite: Upper division or above
in brass studio studies or permission of instructors.
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| MUE
413 |
Percussion Pedagogy
|
2
cr |
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| A
comprehensive study of methods and materials used
to teach percussion instruments. Prerequisites:
Required of percussion performance concentration;
highly recommended for all percussion majors;
instructor permission for other students. |
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| MUE
414 |
Guitar Pedagogy
|
2
cr |
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| A
survey of the teaching techniques, instruments,
accessories and pedagogical materials for guitar.
Prerequisite: Upper division studio study in guitar
or permission of instructor. |
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| MUE
444 |
Elementary/ School Music (W)
|
3
cr |
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| Music
program, methods, music literature, and teaching
aids for elementary school students. Prerequisites:
Junior level or above in
music education concentration, admission to candidacy,
completion of two-thirds of teaching field. |
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| MUE
446 |
Piano Pedagogy
|
2
cr |
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| Methods
and materials for the private lesson. Lab practice
in teaching included. Offered in alternate years.
Prerequisite: Piano major or piano concentration. |
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| MUE
448 |
Vocal Pedagogy
|
2
cr |
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| Theory
and practice of the art of teaching singing as
it relates to Voice Science, with regard to both
current and historical practices, physiology,
function, acoustics, observations, and hands-on
experience. Prerequisite: Upper division or above
in vocal studio studies. |
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| MUE
455 |
Teaching Music in Middle
|
3
cr |
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| Assists
the student in organizing materials and in developing
methods of teaching music in middle and secondary
schools. Prerequisites:
Junior level or above in music education concentration,
admission to candidacy, completion of two-thirds
of teaching field. |
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| MUE
501 |
Instrumental Music Education
|
3
cr |
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| Study
of the organization, development, appraisal, role
and future trends of instrumental programs in
the public schools. |
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| MUE
590 |
Special Topics
|
1-3
cr |
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| 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 |
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