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MUS Courses

MUS 801 - Criteria for Music Analysis and Comparison - 3 hours
A study of the structure of music, to include the subtleties of analytical and comparative music problems.
MUS 803P - Music Technology in the Classroom - 3 hours
An introduction to the field of electronic music technology and its use in the school music program. The course provides a basic understanding of analog and digital synthesis, digital sequencers, electronic rhythm instruments, signal processors and amplifiers, Musical Instrument Digital Interface protocol, and appropriate computer software with an emphasis on utilization in the school classroom.
MUS 805 - Teaching of Jazz Bands - 3 hours
This class will cover such topics as directing a stage band, starting a jazz ensemble, instrumentation, selecting music, conducting and rehearsing, jazz phrasing and articulation, the rhythm section, and improvisation. The course includes the reading of new literature.
MUS 806P - Advanced Instrumental Conducting and Literature - 2 hours
Detailed study of conducting problems and band/orchestral literature.
MUS 807P - Advanced Choral Conducting and Literature - 2 hours
Detailed study of conducting problems and choral literature.
MUS 809P - Teaching of Voice - 3 hours
A study of the problems confronted in dealing with the voice of the beginning and the advanced singer, and an analysis and compilation of suitable literature.
MUS 811P - Teaching of Woodwind Instruments - 3 hours
An opportunity to study the problems and techniques peculiar to the woodwind instruments; to gain additional proficiency in playing; and to study teaching methods suitable for both individual and group instruction.
MUS 812P - Teaching of Brass Instruments - 3 hours
A course designed to study the pedagogy, performance, and literature of the brass instruments through lecture, discussion, demonstration, and performance.
MUS 813P - Teaching of Percussion Instruments - 3 hours
Emphasis placed on techniques of teaching designed to enhance the educator's ability to identify and correct faulty percussion playing in both individual and ensemble performance; and to serve as a source of information for the development of marching band, concert band and percussion ensembles.
MUS 814 - Aesthetics and Criticism - 3 hours
A survey of the standard literature of aesthetics. A consideration of art in its relation to experience with specific reference to the function of music in an educational program.
MUS 816P - Teaching of Piano - 3 hours
A study of the techniques and materials used in individual instruction on both the elementary and advanced levels, and in group instruction on the elementary level.
MUS 820P - Teaching of Stringed Instruments - 3 hours
A course designed to develop string teaching competency in a public school instrumental program. Actual playing experience combined with study of available materials, organizational procedures, and problems likely to be encountered.
MUS 822 - Administration and Supervision of the Music Program - 3 hours
Problems of the administration and supervision of the music program. Music's contribution to the total school program: equipment, schedule, budget, instructional problems, and human relations.
MUS 832P - Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy I - 3 hours
Prereq: permission of instructor
An introduction to the basic concepts necessary for successful teaching at the elementary level.
MUS 833P - Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy II - 2 hours
Prereq: MUS 832* or permission of instructor
A continuation of Piano Pedagogy I with emphasis on group teaching, third year and intermediate students.
MUS 834P - Advanced Piano Pedagogy I-History - 2 hours
Prereq: MUS 833* or permission of instructor
Advanced studies in teaching philosophies and principles of piano pedagogy.
MUS 835P - Advanced Piano Pedagogy II-Keyboard Literature - 2 hours
Prereq: MUS 834P* or permission of instructor
Advanced studies in pedagogical approaches to keyboard literature, musicianship and performance.
MUS 836P - Internship in Piano Teaching - 2 hours
Prereq: MUS 832*, MUS 833*, MUS 834* or permission of instructor
Practical application of teaching skills learned in Fundamentals of Piano Pedagogy I and II, and Advanced Piano Pedagogy I. Teaching assignments and observations will be based on student's background, level and experience, and availability of varied teaching environments, constituting a combination of both private and group instruction.
MUS 848 - History of Baroque Music - 3 hours
Designed to increase the depth of the student's knowledge of the music of the Baroque Era.
MUS 849 - History of Classical Music - 3 hours
Designed to increase the depth of the student's knowledge of music of the Classical Era.
MUS 850P - Advanced Private Instruction - 2 hours
Prereq: graduate level competency as determined by audition
MUS 851 - History of Romantic Music - 3 hours
Designed to increase the depth of the student's knowledge of the music of the Romantic Era.
MUS 852 - History of Twentieth Century Music - 3 hours
Designed to increase the depth of the student's knowledge of the music of our own time.
MUS 857P - Elementary School Music - 3 hours
Procedures for supervising the music program in the elementary grades. Curriculum planning and inservice teacher training.
MUS 860 - Independent Study and Research - 1-3 hours
Prereq: graduate standing and nine hours of music
Independent research or special assignment in the student's major field.
MUS 880 - Marching Band Technique - 3 hours
Materials and suggestions to band directors concerning the planning of marching band shows and pageantry.
MUS 885P - Seminar in Opera Technique and Performance - 3 hours
Prereq: none
A study of available operas with regard to casting, rehearsal techniques, staging, managing, and performance.
MUS 894P - Workshop in Instrumental Art - 3 hours
Planned for directors of bands and orchestras. Coordination of historical and structural score studies with rehearsal techniques and instrument. Nine hours of cumulative credit may be earned, but only six hours may be applied to the Master's Degree.
MUS 895P - Workshop in Choral Art - 3 hours
Planned for directors of school, college, church, and community choruses. Coordination of historical and structural score studies with rehearsal techniques and performance. Study of the individual voice. Nine hours of cumulative credit may be earned, but only six hours may be applied to the Master's Degree.
MUS 896 - Thesis - 6 hours
MUS 899P - Special Topics - 1-3 hours

* This course is the immediate prerequisite. Other preparation is required prior to this immediate prerequisite.

18 Jun 2007

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