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    • 2.00 Credits

      Prerequisite: MUS 102. A study of various strategies for teaching music at the primary/elementary level. Topics will include: child growth and development as it relates to principles of music learning, effective classroom and rehearsal management, assessment strategies, and various philosophical approaches to primary/elementary music education (Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze). Emphasis will also be placed on the role of elementary music instruction in the musical life of students, and the role of elementary/primary music instruction as related to the larger curricular environment.
    • 2.00 Credits

      Prerequisite: MUS 101. Emphasis is placed on elementary performing ability on single-reed instruments (clarinet/saxophone) and flute sufficient to teach students effectively in elementary and secondary school performing groups. This course is designed for students in the METLI program, or for students who may have instructional duties with clarinetists/saxophonists/flutists at some point in their career. Topics include: developmental characteristics of beginning woodwind performers, age-appropriate instruction, integration of reading vs. playing, proper techniques for playing single-reed instruments, familiarity with scoring––including arranging for the woodwind family, basic maintenance/repair, and choice of equipment/reeds.
    • 3.00 Credits

      Prerequisite: MUS 102. A study of multiple strategies for teaching music at various levels to diverse learners in a variety of classroom and ensemble settings. Topics will include: children's’ growth and development as it relates to principles of music learning, effective classroom and rehearsal management, and the ability to use equipment and technologies associated with music education. Emphasis will also be placed on the role of school music in the educational institution, current issues in the field, and the relationship of school music to the larger cultural milieu.
    • 3.00 Credits

      Prerequisite: MUS 101 or FNA 140 (Music section) or permission of instructor. A study of non-art musics of the world from an ethnomusicological perspective. The course will introduce students to basic ethnomusicological concepts and methods, including fieldwork, transcription, and analysis. Further areas of study may include historical, philosophical, and cultural study of non-art musics of the world. Reading, listening, analysis, and a fieldwork project are required.
    • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

      Prerequisite: MUS 102. Conducting patterns, rehearsal techniques, and score reading, with practicial appplications through exercises and through rehearsal and conducting of selected music literature. Students gain practical experience in conducting an ensemble along with their classroom work.
    • 0.00 - 15.00 Credits

      Prerequisites: MUS 102 and permission of instructor. Full-time supervised, field-based experience in professional settings, such as music publishing, music retail, performing arts organizations, arts councils and church music programs.
    • 3.00 Credits

      Prerequisites: ENG 120, English Proficiency Exam, junior standing, and successful completion of all areas of keyboard proficiency. The Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with this two-course sequence. The Senior Project involves individual research with the guidance of a faculty supervisor.
    • 3.00 Credits

      Prerequisites: ENG 120, English Proficiency Exam, junior standing, and successful completion of all areas of keyboard proficiency. The Senior Study requirement is fulfilled with this two-course sequence. The Senior Project involves individual research with the guidance of a faculty supervisor.
    • 0.00 - 3.00 Credits

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