Fall 2025
MUED 588, Integrative Music Education – Instructor: Beatriz Aguilar
Overview of the profession of music education as an integrative broad practice, and emphasizes critical pedagogy within the field. Promotes best practices within the professional field of music education, Must be available for a daily morning practicum block in the local public schools.
MUS 624, Wind Band History and Literature – Instructor: John Lynch
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the development of the wind band ensemble and its repertoire from the Middle Ages to the present day. Students will examine the historical evolution of the wind band, including key figures, milestones, and the cultural, social, and technological influences that have shaped its formation and growth. Additionally, the course delves into the diverse literature for wind band, exploring notable compositions, trends, and the role of the wind band in various historical and educational contexts.
MUED 651, Pedagogy of Rhythm – Instructor: Brian Baldauff
This course explores the advanced principles and techniques for teaching rhythm in various educational settings. It focuses on developing a deep understanding of rhythmic structures, patterns, and their role in music education, as well as strategies for effectively teaching rhythm to students of all ages and skill levels. Through a combination of theoretical study and hands-on practice, students will explore a wide range of rhythmic exercises, concepts, and tools for facilitating rhythm comprehension, development, and application.
MUED 799, Thesis – Instructor: Beatriz Aguilar
In this course you will conduct graduate-level research in consultation with an adviser. You have to enroll for 3 credits the initial semester; enroll for 1-2 credits, at the discretion of the Director of Music Education, until defense requirement fulfilled. May be repeated for credit for up to 6 credits.
MUED 583/584, Suzuki Pedagogy – Instructor: Anna Cromwell
MUED 584 is a required class for the MME Pedagogy Certificate: Suzuki Emphasis track. The course is project based, fully online and asynchronous. Develop strategies to address common teaching struggles and practice applying Suzuki philosophies and principles. Make connections with other Suzuki teachers in your field through interviews and discussions. Projects can be tailored to individual interests and goals.
Prerequisite: Unit of Suzuki teacher training completed during the prior summer at the American Suzuki Institute. Prior approval must be obtained from the Director of the Suzuki Programs at UWSP and the Director of the MME before outside unit training can be counted towards taking MUED 584.
2 credits
Winterim 2026
MUED 787, Seminar in Music Education, Art of Teaching Music – Instructor: Beatriz Aguilar
Seminar in the foundations of music education; develop teaching objectives; current trends, based on recent research.
MUS 592, Analytical History of Jazz Improvisation – Instructor: Mathew Buchman
Chronological study of improvised jazz solos on major instrument including transcription, analysis and performance of selected recordings. Available for undergraduate credit as MUS 392.
Spring 2026
MUED 583, Seminar in Studio Teaching and Music Instruction – Instructor: Anna Cromwell
This online class focuses on preparation for private and group music instruction, all instruments. Includes hands on music instruction and peer observation. Discussions of the philosophical and practical sides of teaching. Students can tailor the course to individual goals. Class is asynchronous and synchronous online: synchronous discussions will be scheduled according to student availability. For more information contact acromwel@uwsp.edu.
3 credits
MUS 795, Conducting for the Ensemble and Classroom Teacher – Instructor: John Lynch
Topics will include gesture, score study/analysis, rehearsal techniques/leadership from the podium, and new and standard repertoire. This seminar will develop essential skills for ensemble directors and classroom teachers including: student listening and analytical skills, free movement activities, sight singing with solfege, and exploration of important composers and masterworks, new and standard, within historic and cultural contexts from diverse voices.
MUED 799, Thesis – Instructor: Beatriz Aguilar
In this course you will conduct graduate-level research in consultation with an adviser. You have to enroll for 3 credits the initial semester; enroll for 1-2 credits, at the discretion of the Director of Music Education, until defense requirement fulfilled. May be repeated for credit for up to 6 credits.
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