MUSE - Music-Education

MUSE 123  Techniques: Voice: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Music Major or consent of instructor
COREQUISITE: MUSI 124 and MUSI 137. (F) Students develop voice production and performance skills for solo and small group singing through a lab setting
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  1. Sing in tune with and without accompaniment.
  2. Sing an independent melodic line against contrasting parts or in a round.
  3. Accurately learn music and lead others are foundational skills for all musicians and music majors. Due to the importance of these skills, this course cannot be passed without successfully demonstrating the required outcomes below.

MUSE 130  Techniques: Flute & Clarinet: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

Teaching techniques, materials and basic playing approaches for flute and clarinet. For music education students.

MUSE 131  Techniques: Sax, Oboe, Bassoon: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. For music education students.

MUSE 132  Techniques: Brass: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for brass instruments. For music education students.

MUSE 134  Techniques: Percussion: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for percussion. For music education students.

MUSE 135  Techniques: Strings: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

Teaching techniques, materials, and basic playing approaches for strings. For music education students.

MUSE 140  Lab Instrumental Ensemble: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

Repertoire suitable for beginning and advanced secondary school ensembles (band and/or orchestra) will be reviewed. Students are asked to play their secondary instrument. May be repeated.
Repeatable up to 8 credits.

MUSE 141  Laboratory Choral Ensemble: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

Repertoire suitable for beginning and advanced secondary school vocal ensembles will be reviewed. The ensemble will present a recital at the end of the semester under the direction of student conductors. May be repeated.
Repeatable up to 8 credits.

MUSE 220  Intro to Comp App Music Ed: 2 Credits (1 Lec, 1 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: Music Education Major An introduction to computer applications in music, including music notation, marching band and basic music notation, marching band and basic musicianship software programs, as well as audio recording. This course is particularly geared toward music education majors

MUSE 239  Beginning Conducting: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

PREREQUISITE: MUSI 124 and MUSI 137 and MUSI 135. (Sp) This course will introduce students to the aural and technical skills necessary to conduct an ensemble. It provides an introduction to practice strategies, issues related to movement and sound and basic conducting technique

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  1. Demonstrate score preparation and knowledge of the music through singing, piano playing and conducting exercises\\n\\n\\n\\n
  2. Demonstrate a basic level of hand independence
  3. Demonstrate the ability to conduct in patterns of 1 to 12 beats per measure, as well as asymmetrical meters (e.g. 5/8, 7/8, etc.) with appropriate style to the music
  4. Demonstrate the ability to conduct entrances, releases, continuations after a fermata, crescendi, diminuendi, with a variety of styles and rhythmic complexities
  5. Demonstrate the ability to assimilate all of the above, and conduct with expression appropriate to the music with eye contact and proper posture

MUSE 291  Special Topics: 1-6 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: None required but some may be determined necessary by each offering department. Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand
Repeatable up to 12 credits.

MUSE 339  Conducting Practicum: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

Leadership of ensemble, opportunity to apply rehearsal techniques and conducting skills learned in MUSI 335 or MUSI 336. Experience teaching in small ensemble setting.

MUSE 340  Marching Band Techniques: 2 Credits (2 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: MUSI 206
COREQUISITE: MUSI 155IA. Organization, administration, and creative skills necessary for directing a successful public school marching band
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  1. plan an entire marching band season
  2. develop a good marching band sound
  3. teach a variety of marching styles
  4. utilize the fundamentals of show construction and drill design
  5. create hand-drawn and computer-aided drill design
  6. teach parade marching
  7. understand the roles of percussion in marching band
  8. organize auxiliary groups (flags, drill teams, etc.)
  9. design, inventory, and care for uniforms
  10. evaluate marching band musical arrangements
  11. administer a marching band program
  12. understand the role and purpose of marching band in public school music education

MUSE 383  Assessment in Music Education: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EDU 222IS or EDU 223IS. Fundamental concepts of differentiated educational assessment for classroom teachers including the alignment of assessment to curriculum standards and essential understandings, quality of assessment, evaluation of student responses, interpretation of results, and improvement of techniques

MUSE 395  Tchng Practicum: General Music: 1 Credits (1 Lab)

(F) Students will be assigned to school classrooms to observe children, teachers, and teaching strategies and to serve as teacher aides. Students will teach lessons in subject areas corresponding to the methods classes in which they are currently enrolled.

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  1. utilize materials, skills, activities, and teaching strategies specific to general music.
  2. teach elementary aged students in K-5 settings and engage in professional reflection about their experiences.
  3. demonstrate accurate and expressive musicianship skills appropriate for the elementary classroom.

MUSE 397  Methods: General Music: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: MUSI 241, MUSI 235, MUSE 383, and good standing in Teacher Education Program
COREQUISITE: MUSE 395. (F) Elementary music methods for the music education majors; in-depth study and application of elementary music methods using singing, listening, instrument playing, creating, and movement; materials, management, sequencing, planning, and assessment for K-6 music classes
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  1. Students will describe the essential components of a general music curriculum for elementary students.\\n
  2. Students will apply personal musicianship to teaching through skilled performance, analysis, composition, expressive interpretation, and artistic response.
  3. Students will build a knowledge base in general music (materials, skills, activities, and teaching strategies) based on contemporary literature, educational research, and practice in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
  4. Students will examine various approaches and methodologies used in general music.
  5. Students will plan developmentally appropriate educational experiences for children that\\npromote their abilities to sing, play, improvise, compose, read and write, describe, and evaluate music and to relate music to other arts, history, and culture.

MUSE 437  Instrumental Field Experience: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

A field experience in secondary (grades 5-12) instrumental music situations prior to student teaching. Observations, interviews, and brief teaching experiences with music ensembles at the secondary level.

MUSE 439  Choral Field Experience: 1 Credits (2 Lab)

A field experience in secondary (grades 5-12) choral music situations prior to student teaching. Observations, interviews, and brief teaching experiences with music ensembles at the secondary level.

MUSE 445  Studio Teaching Experience: 2 Credits (2 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Senior standing and one of the following: MUSI 438, MUSI 442, MUSI 432. Supervised teaching in student's performance area. May be repeated
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

MUSE 497MC  Methods: Chrl Mthds & Lit 5-12: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: MUSI 336, MUSE 497MI
COREQUISITE: MUSE 439. Rehearsal techniques, materials, literature, strategies for classroom management and the administration of the choral program for the middle school and high school choral instructor
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MUSE 497MI  Methods: Inst Mthds & Lit 5-12: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: MUSI 335, MUSE 397
COREQUISITE: MUSE 437. Rehearsal techniques, materials, literature, strategies for classroom management and the administration of the instrumental program for the middle school band and orchestra teacher
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MUSE 530  Music, Society, Education: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing. (Su) Music in public education, music curricula, aesthetics, and music learning theory

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  1. Discuss key issues and concepts in the history, philosophy, psychology and sociology of music education
  2. Discuss cultural influences that affect both the psychology of the individual and the sociological aspects of group dynamics
  3. Discuss rationales for broadly used music education practices that involve information derived from relevant historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical research
  4. Discuss analysis of selected music education programs, practices, curricula, and policies
  5. Exhibit a depth of knowledge regarding historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological theories and ideas
  6. Exhibit enhanced critical thinking, argumentation, instruction and writing skills\\n

MUSE 531  Contemporary Issues in Music Education: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

Exploration of contemporary issues and problems in music education including curricular developments, teaching methodology, innovations, and multidisciplinary concepts within K-12 music education.

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  1. Analyze social, cultural, political, philosophical, and technological issues in music education, utilizing existing literature, collaboration with peers, personal professional experience, and written assignments to formulate and share original perspectives and reviews.
  2. Examine and clarify the personal assumptions, beliefs, and practices that guide teaching and decision making from the perspective of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities within the context of music education and communicate those perspectives in written assignments and discussions.
  3. Design action plans and create age-appropriate content and/or products to address current issues and trends in music education, disseminating interpretations in writing and demonstrating practical applications in video presentations.

MUSE 532  Music Ed: Res and Practice: 3 Credits (3 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing. (Sp) Examination and close study of research in music education and its implications for practice

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  1. Define and describe the nature and major challenges of music research.\\n
  2. Identify, locate, and critically evaluate academic, peer-reviewed research.
  3. Formulate relevant, effective research questions.
  4. Differentiate strengths and challenges related to quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  5. Interpret and apply research findings.

MUSE 535  Teaching Music Literacy: 2 Credits (2 Lec)

PREREQUISITE: EDEL 337. Analysis of the foundations of music literacy, contemporary trends in music reading and writing instruction and research related to these issues

MUSE 542  Graduate Vocal Pedagogy: 3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate Status. (F) Online/Seminar delivery centers around classroom application of vocal methodologies in the studio and classroom. Course content will include the study of vocal physiology and acoustics

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  1. explain and utilize structures of vocal anatomy through classroom discussion, worksheet completion and application in private voice lessons.
  2. model and discuss tone support through classroom discussion, worksheet completion and application in private voice lessons.
  3. describe and exhibit correct voice acoustics and resonance through classroom discussion, worksheet completion and application in private voice lessons.
  4. demonstrate expressive use of the voice by encouraging musical singing, facial expression and communication in private voice lessons.

MUSE 545  General Music Practicum: 3 Credits (3 Other)

Current issues and developments, teaching-learning systems, materials, media, strategies, and research relevant to K-8 general music education. Practical application of course content to one's own teaching situation through online readings, research, discussions, and presentations.

MUSE 575  Professional Paper and Project: 3 Credits (3 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate Standing. (F, Sp) Max 6 cr. A research or professional paper or project dealing with a topic in the field. The topic must have been mutually agreed upon by the student and his or her major advisor and graduate committee
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

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  1. Design and execute an original project that highlights thinking and practice within a specific area of music education and demonstrates graduate-level scholarship/creativity.
  2. Situate the capstone project within established academic practices and ideas by investigating, evaluating, and synthesizing prominent literature related to the topic.
  3. Integrate classroom learning, academic study, and school or community practice in a finished product that is officially presented in a formal setting.
  4. Evaluate their experience, assessing the contribution made to the profession and analyzing their own artistic, professional, and personal growth as a result of having completed the project.

MUSE 588  Professional Development: 1-3 Credits ()

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, teaching experience and/or current employment in a school organization, consent of instructor and Dean of Graduate Studies. Courses offered on a one-time basis to fulfill professional development needs of in service educators. A specific focus is given to each course which is appropriately subtitled. May be repeated
Repeatable up to 3 credits.

MUSE 591  Special Topics: 2 Credits (2 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Bachelor's degree in Music, Music Education, or related field. This intensive course presented by music professionals and music educator session presenters will allow the student/teacher total immersion with experts in all areas of music teaching and performance to include woodwinds, brass, percussion, small and large ensembles. Woodwind, brass and percussion instruments will be studied regarding proper technique, pedagogical and physical problems, and the teaching of music through each individual performance area and the full instrumental ensemble. Selected concert band and ensemble literature will be studied and analyzed relating to the teaching of national standards for music through the instrumental ensemble medium and individual teaching techniques and effectiveness

MUSE 592  Independent Study: 1-3 Credits ()

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor, approval of Director and Dean of The Graduate School. Directed research and study on an individual basis
Repeatable up to 6 credits.

MUSE 594  Seminar: 1 Credits (1 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites as determined for each offering. Topics offered at the graduate level which are not covered in regular courses. Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material
Repeatable up to 4 credits.

MUSE 598  Internship: 2-12 Credits (2-12 Other)

PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing, consent of instructor and Director. An individualized assignment arranged with an agency, business or other organization to provide guided experience in the field
Repeatable up to 12 credits.