Fundamentals of teaching orchestral stringed instruments in school string and orchestra classes. Emphasis on sequential instruction, materials, and classroom management.

Practical application of string methods and materials in public and community school settings. Not auditable.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

Continued study of methods, materials, and concepts of teaching orchestral stringed instruments in school string and orchestra classes. Emphasis on rehearsal techniques and curricula.

Practical application of string methods and materials in public and community school settings. Not auditable

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Study of teaching materials, methods, literature, and educational practices used in middle school band settings.

Study of teaching materials, methods, literature, and educational practices used in high school band settings.

Selected topics in music education. May be repeated as the topic varies. Credits 1-3 per registration; 12 maximum.

Develop activities and learning plans that integrate music into language arts, math, science, social studies, ELA, and learning for students with special needs. Apply those lessons in practicums with children.

Continued study of the issues in playing and teaching wind instruments in a heterogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to each woodwind and brass instrument regarding fingering and intonation.

Instruction and practice in arranging music for the marching band.

Principles and practices in teaching string instruments, including Suzuki and Rolland. Emphasis on teaching in the private studio.

Advanced study of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Gordon music learning theories as applied in elementary schools.

Topics include materials and techniques of class teaching, equipment purchase, budgeting, recruiting, public relations, and the music library.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

Practical application of instrumental methods and techniques in school settings. Not auditable.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Leadership Experiences

This course is designed for graduate students who wish to pursue a study of various areas of music education according to their particular needs.

This course is designed to provide a full semester of field experience in the public school for Master of Arts in Teaching (music ) degree participants. Not Auditable.

A series of seminars designed to enhance the student teaching experience. Topics include classroom management, lesson planning, assessment, and curriculum development.

Study of the physical factors involved with the production and perception of musical sound; the tests for measuring music aptitude and achievement; the psychology of learning applied to music.

Detailed study and analysis of techniques used for the development of the instrumental program in the public schools; diagnosis of problems relating to strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion; study and evaluation of literature and materials for orchestras suitable for middle and high schools.

Concepts of and trends and practices in supervision; the place of music in the total program of education; consideration of current types of administrative organizations; study of administrative problems including scheduling and budgeting; consideration of effective music programs in city and county school systems; in-service education and workshop techniques; school and community relationships.

Study of choral problems from the classroom point of view; techniques of voice development in classes; emphasis on style, interpretation, rehearsal techniques, rhythm, tone quality, and diction; study and evaluation of choral compositions from Palestrina to the present day available for use in the public schools at all levels of instruction.

A survey and evaluation of music book series for the elementary and middle school; an investigation of contemporary developments in pedagogy and in the application of research findings; and the formulation of a topical bibliography.

Pedagogical methods and techniques of brass instruction, and a survey of music literature appropriate for intermediate through advanced level.

An investigation of pedagogical methods and techniques of woodwind instruction through performance, and a survey of music literature appropriate for intermediate through advanced levels.

Pedagogical methods and techniques of wind instruction. Special study of problems unique to each instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials.

History and literature of the wind band/ensemble.

Selection and development of appropriate music learning measurement and evaluation techniques.

Seminar on selected topics in music education.

History of music education in the United States; comparative music education in foreign countries; philosophies that have influenced music education; and socio-cultural effects of music in the United States

Application of learning theory to music.

Students will immerse themselves in the various societal issues that impact music teaching and learning.

Current trends in music education and an examination of how these issues affect music teaching and learning.

Research methods and procedures.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Survey and critical analysis of research in music education, culminating in the presentation and defense of individual research proposals.

Specialized research in music education. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.