Music Education, Methods, and Materials (MUE) Courses

MUSIC EDUCATION, METHODS, AND MATERIALS (MUE)

1998-1999 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 142 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 103 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 situations 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 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 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.