MUED 104A-violin; MUED 104B-viola; MUED 104C-cello; MUED 104D-string bass; MUED 104P-guitar. Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Strings-Violin. Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Strings-Viola. Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Strings-Cello. Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Strings-String Bass. Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Strings-Guitar. Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Woodwinds - Flute. Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Woodwinds - Oboe. Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Woodwinds - Clarinet. Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Woodwinds - Bassoon. Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Woodwinds - Saxophone. Fundamentals of playing and teaching woodwind instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Brass - Trumpet. Fundamentals of playing and teaching brass instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Brass - French Horn. Fundamentals of playing and teaching brass instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Brass - Trombone. Fundamentals of playing and teaching brass instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Secondary Brass - Tuba Euphonium. Fundamentals of playing and teaching brass instruments in a homogeneous class. Special study of problems unique to the instrument relating to care and repair, embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, intonation, and teaching materials. One class meeting per week. May be repeated for credit.

Class instruction in guitar, recorder, non-pitched and pitched percussion, with emphasis on the development of performance skills, the understanding of pedagogical techniques and materials, and the ability to play and teach these instruments in a group setting.

A course for beginning piano students meeting in groups. Emphasis on music reading and elementary techniques. Two meetings and two laboratory periods a week. Repeatable once for credit.

A course for beginning piano students meeting in groups. Emphasis on music reading and elementary techniques. Two meetings and two laboratory periods a week. Repeatable once for credit.

Elementary courses in singing in which both group and individual techniques are employed. Study of voice production and principles of singing.

Elementary courses in singing in which both group and individual techniques are employed. Study of voice production and principles of singing.

Practicum experiences in various types of public school music settings. Seminars and group discussions included. Pass-Fail credit.

Continued study of the principles of singing and song repertoire.

Continued study of the principles of singing and song repertoire.

Practical application of choral conducting skills and rehearsal techniques with choral literature.

Continued application of choral conducting skills and rehearsal techniques with choral literature.

Group piano for music education students emphasizing choral music. Opportunities for accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, and choral groups. Repeatable once for credit.

Group piano for music education students emphasizing choral music. Opportunities for accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, and choral groups. Repeatable once for credit.

Fundamentals of playing and teaching wind instruments in a heterogeneous class. Study of basic principles regarding embouchure, tone production, articulation, fingering, and teaching materials.

Fundamentals of playing and teaching string instruments in a heterogeneous class. Problems unique to each instrument relating to care and repair, tone production, bowing, fingering, and teaching materials.

Techniques for leading an instrumental or mixed choral/instrumental ensemble. Instrumental tone, maintenance, score-reading skills, transposition, and rehearsal methods. Not auditable.

Fundamentals of playing and teaching percussion instruments. Special study of problems unique to each percussion instrument and related teaching materials.

Practicum experiences teaching percussion in various types of school and community music settings.

Examination and practical application of methods, techniques, and materials for teaching music, Pre-K to Grade 5.

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A study of teaching materials, solo- and small-ensemble literature, and full band ensemble literature appropriate for grades 5-12.

A study of the essential elements in jazz and popular music. Familiarization and practice with materials and methods of teaching improvisation and jazz performance.

Familiarization with computer software and hardware for the teaching of music and administration of music programs.

Discussion of sequential music development; implementation of methods, techniques, and materials for teaching music in grades K-5.

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Practical application of elementary methods and techniques studied in school settings.

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Middle-school and high-school general music education philosophy, teaching techniques, music objectives, curriculum development, administration, facilities, and equipment.

Procedures and materials for choral instruction applicable to elementary, middle-school, and high-school choruses; basic concepts of choral tone and vocal development.

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

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Fundamentals of marching, maneuvering, and formations; special features such as drum majoring and auxiliary units; discussion and planning of halftime shows.

A clinical field experience in the public school setting. Note: Prior to enrolling in MUED 477, students must complete the following: 1) Admission to the Professional Program, and 2) All MUED courses, and conducting courses are required for the student’s specific degree track. Courses must be passed with Grade of “C” or better. Students are strongly encouraged to complete all MUSC courses prior to the student teaching semester for optimum preparation for the pre-service internship. No additional course work may be taken during the Directed Teaching semester without permission of the School of Music Undergraduate Director.

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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.

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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

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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.

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

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