MUSIC EDUCATION, METHODS, AND MATERIALS (MUE)

MUE 101, 102, 103 Elementary Class Piano 1 cr each qtr
Functional keyboard playing. Open to any university student except piano majors. No previous knowledge in piano necessary. To be taken in sequence. Fee.

MUE 141, 142 String Methods Class 1 cr each qtr
The techniques of teaching the string instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each string instrument. To be taken in sequence.

MUE 181, 182, 183 Elementary Class Guitar 1 cr each qtr 2(1)
Beginning guitar instruction with the development of proficiency in sight reading and correct right and left hand techniques. No previous knowledge in guitar is necessary. Open to any University student excluding guitar majors. To be taken in sequence. Fee.

MUE 201, 202, 203 Intermediate Class Piano 1 cr each qtr 2(1)
A continuation of elementary class piano including sight-reading and keyboard harmony. Open to non-piano majors. Fee.

MUE 241, 242 Woodwind Methods Class 1 cr each qtr 2(1)
The techniques of teaching the woodwind instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each of the main woodwinds. To be taken in sequence.

MUE 301 Fundamentals of Music for 4 cr
Elementary Teachers The fundamentals of music, music reading, and classroom instrument experience in the light of the needs of the classroom teacher. Not open to music majors or those with previous music-theory credit.

MUE 321 Organization and Management of 3 cr
Church Music Programs A study of the planning and organization of the church music program. Offered in 1997-98 and alternate years.

MUE 341, 342 Brass Methods Class 1 cr each qtr
The techniques of teaching the brass instruments in class situations and the development of some proficiency on each of the main brass instruments. To be taken in sequence.

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 2 cr
The techniques of organization, administration, instruction, and rehearsal of the marching band.

MUE 402 Elementary-School Music Methods 4 cr
and Materials Methods and music literature and teaching aids for the elementary grades. Prerequisite: MUE 301 or equivalent.

MUE 444 Middle-School Music Methods 4 cr
and Materials (W) Music program, methods, music literature, and teaching aids for the middle and junior-high school students. Prerequisite: MUT 213 and MUE 301.

MUE 446 Piano Pedagogy 3 cr
Methods and materials for the private lesson. Lab practice in teaching included. Piano majors only or permission of instructor required. Offered in 1996-97 and alternate years.

MUE 447 Accompanying Techniques 2 cr
Practicum in accompanying. Offered in 1998-99 and alternate years. For High-School Methods and Materials, see SED 455.

MUE 501 Instrumental Music Education 4 cr
Study of the organization, development, appraisal, role and future trends of instrumental programs in the public schools.

MUE 502 Vocal Music Education 4 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 4 cr
Special topics in music education designed to meet specific needs and special interests, and to explore current issues in the field.

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