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Music program

Music ed. courses

 


Bachelor of Music - Music Education Option

There are three majors in music education (K-12):

  1. Instrumental

  2. Choral

  3. General music

When you major in one area, you can complete "add-on" certification requirements in the other two.

In addition, a non-certifiable areas of emphasis is available in Suzuki talent education to complement the music education tracks.

Teacher Certification Note:  Enrollment caps are in effect for those seeking teacher certification. Please contact the Music Department early for entrance requirements and application procedures. Also see the information about the Professional Education Program and the elementary and secondary education curricula for teacher certification in the Education section of this catalog. You must complete all requirements before you begin your student teaching/ internship semester.

NOTES:

  1. Admission to the Department of Music as an undergraduate music major or minor is by audition. You must complete the music theory diagnostic test, and if you wish to major in music, you must be evaluated by piano faculty for placement.

  2. Special music scholarships are available to high school seniors with outstanding talent in musical performance. These scholarships are awarded each spring on the basis of special auditions held before members of the music faculty. Contact the Music Department for dates, times, and other details.

  3. Every music major must enroll, participate, and receive a passing grade in a major ensemble every semester except the student teaching semester.

  4. String music education majors and string applied majors need four semesters of chamber ensemble.

  5. See the Music Department “Silent Advisor” for recital attendance requirements.

  6. The following organizations are open to all students:  Pointer Pep Bands, Concert Choir or Choral Union, Wind Ensemble, Concert or University Band, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble, University Orchestra, and numerous small ensembles.

  7. Course numbers listed below without a prefix or name are music courses.

Instrumental (K-12):

  1. Education, 12-13 credits: 200, 205, 300, 351, 381, 386. You also need History 211 and 212; Political Science 201, Psychology 110; one biological science and one physical science course. You must have a 2.75 GPA to student teach.

  2. Music Ed, 21 credits: 201, 324, 326, 398 or 498, 400.

  3. Music, 61 credits (string music ed, 62 credits):

  • Theory, 14 credits: 110, 111, 112, 113, 210, 212, 379. Placement exam required. If insufficient background, 109 is prereq.

  • Orchestration, 2 credits: 315.

  • Applied music, 10 credits: complete the 300 level of study on a band or orchestra instrument or piano. Perform in a juried public performance at approp level.

  • Applied music (minor): Music 246 or Level 100 in applied piano or complete the 200 level of study on a band or orchestra instrument if piano is the major instrument. Music literature, 8 credits: 220, 221, 320, 321.

  • Music literature, 12 credits: 220, 221, 320, 321.

  • Instrumental methods, 10 credits: 152, 153, 155, 156, 157. (String majors must take 154 with 153 as prereq.) (Percussion majors may substitute 2 semesters of 138/238/348/438 for 155.)

  • Vocal techniques, 1 credit: 150.Conducting, 4 credits: 317, 395.

  • Conducting, 4 credits: 317, 395.

  • Large ensemble, 7 credits min (1 cr per semester). Required every semester enrolled except student teaching. (See Note 3 above.) Piano majors: 1 cr from MUS 328 (taken in lieu of large ensemble upon course offering).

  1. Choral (K-12):

  1. Education, 12-13 credits: 200, 205, 300, 351, 381, 386. You also need History 211 and 212; Political Science 201; one biological science and one physical science course. You must have a 2.75 GPA to student teach.

  2. Music Ed, 19 credits: 201, 325, 398 or 498, 400.

  3. Music, 62 credits:

  • Theory, 14 credits: 110, 111, 112, 113, 210, 212, 379. Placement exam required. If insufficient background, 109 is prereq.

  • Vocal pedagogy, 2 credits: 492.

  • Applied music (major), 10 credits: complete 300 level study in voice or piano. Perform in juried public performance at approp level.

  • Applied music (minor): complete 200 level of study in voice or 247 in piano. If placed in private piano study, complete Level 100 and 247.

  • Music literature, 14 credits: 220, 221, 320, 321, 322.

  • Conducting, 4 credits: 317, 394.

  • Large ensemble, 7 credits min (1 cr per semester); 341 required every semester enrolled except student teaching. (See Note 3 above.) Piano majors: 1 cr from MUS 328 (taken in lieu of large ensemble upon course offering).

  • Additional ensemble, 2 credits: 130 and 390 (1 cr each).

  • Diction, 2 credits: 302 and 303.

  1. General Music (K-12)

  1. Education, 12-13 credits: 200, 205, 300, 351, 381, 386. You also need History 211 and 212; Political Science 201, Psychology 110; one biological science and one physical science course. You must have a 2.75 GPA to student teach.

  2. Music Ed, 21 credits: 201, 323, 382, 398 or 498, 400.

  3. Music, 57 credits:

  • Theory, 14 credits: 110, 111, 112, 113, 210, 212, 379. Placement exam required. If insufficient background, 109 is prereq.

  • Applied music (major), 10 credits: complete 300 level of study in voice, piano, or another instrument. Perform in juried public performance at appropriate level.

  • Applied music (minor): Voice majors: complete MUS 247. Instrumental majors: take MUS 150 and pass voice evaluation. Complete MUS 247 if not a piano major. If placed in private piano study, complete Level 100 and MUS 247.

  • Music literature, 15 credits: 220, 221, 320, 321, and choice of 305, or 329.

  • Conducting, 2 credits: 317.

  • Large ensemble, 7 credits min (1 cr per semester); required every semester enrolled except student teaching. (See Note 3 above.) Instrumental majors must complete 2 additional semesters of 341. Piano majors: 1 cr from MUS 328 (taken in lieu of large ensemble upon course offering).

  • Diction, 1 credit: 302.

  1. Add-on certification areas. We recommend that voice or piano majors complete both choral (K-12) and general music (K-12) tracks. If you are an instrumental major, you may also wish to expand your certification areas. Consult your advisor.

          a.   Instrumental (K-12) certification for choral or general majors:

  • Major applied band or orchestra instrument: complete 200 level of study.

  • Instrumental methods, 10 credits: 152, 153, 155, 156, 157. (String majors must take 154 with 153 as prereq. Precussion majors may substitute 2 semesters of 138-438 for 155.)

  • Music education, 4 cr: 324, 326. Advanced instrumental conducting, 2 cr: 395. Large ensemble, 4 cr: 342 or 343.

  • Student teaching, 5 cr min: Music Ed 398 or 498, 400.

         b.  Choral (K-12) certification for instrumental or general majors:

  • Voice applied: complete 200 level of study.

  • Piano applied: 247.

  • Large ensemble: 4 credits: 341.

  • Small vocal ensemble, 1 credit: 130 and 390.

  • Choral literature: 322.

  • Choral conducting, 2 credits: 394.

  • Vocal pedagogy, 2 credits: 492.

  • Methods: Music Ed 325.

  • Student teaching, 5 cr min: Music Ed 398 or 498, 400.

        c.  General music (K-12) certification for instrumental or choral majors:

  • Voice applied: complete 100 level of study if a choral major or MUS 150 and voice evaluation if an instrumental major.

  • Piano applied:  247.

  • Large ensemble, 2 semesters: 341.

  • Elementary methods, 2 credits: Music Ed 323.

  • Secondary methods, 2 credits: Music Ed 382.

  • Additional music history, 3 credits: 305 or 329.

  • Student teaching, 5 cr min: Music Ed 398 or 498, 400.

        d.  Exceptional education: music education (#861): for music education majors only.

  • Student teaching: Music Ed 390 (2 cr), 398 or 498 (4 cr with exceptional children), and 400.

  • Education, 6 cr: Education 351, 354.

  1. Areas of Emphasis. Suzuki talent education, Special interest areas that do NOT lead to certification. 9 credits: Music Ed 384, 385, 386, 426.

Courses in Music Education

MUED 201. Introduction to Music Education. 1 cr. Introduction to philosophy of music education. 2 hrs per wk; observe and participate in public school music classes. Prereq: Music 110, 112.

 

 

MUED 323. Elementary Methods: General Music. 2 cr. Theory and application of general music teaching skills in primary/intermediate grades; classroom observations. Prereq: 201 or cons instr.

 

MUED 324. Elementary School Instrumental Music Teaching Techniques. 2 cr. Theory and application of instrumental teaching skills in primary and intermediate grades; relationship to public school music and general curriculum; classroom observation. Prereq: 201 and 156; or cons instr; for music major/minors only.

 

MUED 325. Secondary Methods: Choral. 2 cr. Methods, materials and curricular organization of choral music in junior and senior high schools; teaching and rehearsal strategies. Prereq: 201, 322, 394 or cons instr. For music majors only.

 

MUED 326. Secondary School Instrumental Music Teaching Techniques. 2 cr. Methods, materials, curricular organization, and teaching strategies for instrumental music in high school. Prereq: 324 or cons instr; for music major/minors only.

 

MUED 381. Music in the Elementary School. 3 cr. Theory, techniques, teaching skills in primary and intermediate grades; music fundamentals for each grade; aims and content of public school music in relation to general curriculum. Does not count toward music major/minor.

 

MUED 382. Secondary Methods: General Music. 2 cr. Theory and application of general music teaching skills in the secondary school; objectives, materials, planning, and testing. Prereq: 201 or cons instr.

 

MUED 383/583. Music Education Workshop. 1-3 cr. Materials, methods, and curricular developments in music education and performance pedagogy. Subtitle will designate area and prerequisites.

 

MUED 384/584. Suzuki Talent Education Pedagogy. 1 cr. Foundations of Suzuki Talent Education philosophy and pedagogical system as a practical approach to developing musical ability in children; pedagogical skills to establish a positive learning environment; discussion, observation and video materials. Individual music performance not required. (May be registered with SAA.)

 

MUED 385/585. Suzuki Workshop I. 3 cr. Apply techniques and repertoire of Suzuki method at the elementary level; individual performance and observation of children required. Prereq: 384/584 or cons instr. (May be registered with SAA.)

 

MUED 386/586. Suzuki Workshop II. 2 cr. (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Apply techniques and repertoire of Suzuki method beyond the elementary level; individual performance and observation of children required. Prereq: 385/585 or cons instr. (May be registered with SAA.)

 

MUED 387/587. Survey of Suzuki Talent Education. 2 cr. (Sec 1-Level I, may repeat once for credit; Sec 2-Level II; Sec 3-Level III; Sec 4-Level IV; Sec 5-Level V; Sec 6-Level VI; Sec 7-Level VII; Sec 8-Level VIII.) Study Suzuki talent education philosophy and repertoire and apply to teaching at designated levels including performance and observation of children. (May register with SAA.)

 

MUED 389/589. Principles of Adult and Continuing Music Education. 2 cr. Needs and characteristics of adult learners in music; strategies to develop learning and performance enterprises in community settings. Prereq: 201 or cons instr.

 

MUED 390. Music for Exceptional Children. 2 cr. How to use music with children who are mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, learning disabled, or gifted, or who have visual, hearing, speech, or motor impairments; techniques and materials. Prereq: 323; Educ 351/551.

 

MUED 398. Student Teaching in Music. 1-16 cr. Observation and teaching in elementary and/or secondary classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty. Prereq: Con reg in 400; completion of music major, DPI, and education requirements.

 

MUED 400. Seminar on Teaching. 1-2 cr. Structured group discussion on aspects of teaching and professional portfolio development. Prereq: Con reg in 398 or 498.

 

MUED 465/665. Literature of Suzuki Talent Education I. 3 cr. (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Survey performance and teaching literature; graded performance and technical materials; leads to advanced level training. Ability to demonstrate musical/ technical concepts required. Prereq: 385/585 or cons instr. (May be registered with SAA.)

 

MUED 466/666. Literature of Suzuki Talent Education II. 3 cr. (Sec 1, violin; Sec 2, piano) Continuation of 465/665. Prereq: 465/665 or cons instr. (May be registered with SAA.)

 

MUED 498. Intern Teaching. 1-16 cr. Structured field experiences in approved school programs. Interns are certified by DPI and are employed under contract with schools to design, deliver, and assess instructional programs in grades n-k-12. Prereq: Complete all methods courses and 75% content courses in approp major. Con reg in 400.

 

MUED 723. Music Literature for Junior/Senior High Schools. 3 cr. Select and present classic and modern literature for young people; styles and form and their implications for teaching.

 

MUED 751-762. Pedagogical Techniques for Music Teachers. 2 cr each. Designed to assist the experienced teacher. 

 

751–Voice; 752–Violin; 755-Double Reeds; 756–Clarinet;
758–Trumpet; 759–Horn; 760–Low Brass; 761–Percussion;
762–Guitar.

 

MUED 786. Seminar in Music Education I. 3 cr. Aesthetic and philosophical foundations of music education; current trends in educational thought and their implications for music education.

 

MUED 787. Seminar in Music Education II. 3 cr. Psychological foundations of music education; develop teaching objectives; current trends in methodology.

 

MUED 788. Seminar in Music Education III. 3 cr. Aesthetics, philosophical and practical foundations of Suzuki talent education, its techniques and teaching objectives.

 

MUED 790. Seminar in Music Education V. 3 cr. Techniques and materials of individual and group instruction, with applications for the jazz educator. Subtitle will designate area.

 

MUED 791. Piano Pedagogy. 3 cr. Effective skills in private and class piano; discuss and perform piano literature; observe class and private instruction. Prereq: Complete piano level 200.

 

MUED 792. Voice Pedagogy. 3 cr. Vocal teaching methods. Prereq: Cons instr.

 

 

MUED 793. Woodwind Pedagogy. 3 cr. Methods of teaching woodwind instruments and specific problems of each instrument. Prereq: Complete 300 level study or equiv.

 

MUED 794. Brass Pedagogy. 3 cr. Methods of teaching brass instruments and specific problems of each instrument. Prereq: Complete 300 level study or equiv.

 

MUED 795. Percussion Pedagogy. 3 cr. Percussion literature and reference material including method books, textbooks, and publisher sources. Prereq: Complete 300 level of study or equiv..

 

MUED 796. String Pedagogy. 3 cr. Techniques employed by master string teachers of the past and present, including literature and music available for string instruction at all levels, in both private and class situations. Prereq: Complete 300 level study or equiv..

 

MUED 797. Performance, Methods, and Materials. 2 cr.

 

MUED 799. Thesis. 2-6 cr.

 

Music Education Latent Courses:  Not offered recently. See full course description in indicated (xx-xx) catalog.

  • 424/624  Survey of Choral Literature, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 425/625  Survey of Instrumental Literature, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 427/627  Workshop in Jazz Pedagogy, 2-3 cr, (01-03)

  • 485/685  Band Pageantry, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 486/686  Instrument Repair, Tuning, etc, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 487/687  Theory/Practice Piano Tune/Repair, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 710        Theory for Jr & Sr High Schools, 3 cr, (01-03)

  • 750        Pedagogical Technique-Piano, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 753        Pedagogical Technique-Low Strings, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 754        Pedagogical Technique-Flute, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 757        Pedagogical Technique-Brass, 2 cr, (01-03)

  • 781        New Developments in Elementary Music, 3 cr, (01-03)

  • 783        Problems in Curriculum and Supervision, 3 cr, (01-03)

  • 784        Choral Rehearsal Techniques, 3 cr, (01-03)

  • 785        Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques, 3 cr. (01-03)

  • 789        Seminar in Music Ed IV, 3 cr. (01-03)

  • 798        Residency, 1-6 cr. (01-03)

 

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