Courses
Music Classroom Methods and Materials Music Classroom Methods and Materials
This course will present the educational philosophies, classroom methods, and materials associated with the predominant techniques used in classroom music instruction in the United States.
Elementary Classroom Methods
Methods and materials for the instruction of general music in the elementary school are addressed in this class.
Computer Applications for Music Education
The purpose of this class is to help students become familiar and comfortable with music and other software that could enhance the student's teaching of music in three specific areas: using te
Introduction to Music Education
This course introduces students to the field of teaching music in a school setting.
Double Reed/Saxophone Class for Music Education Majors
Functional study of the oboe and saxophone. Technical fundamentals of classroom instruction in music education. Use of representative elementary/secondary school methods and materials.
Clarinet Class for Music Education Majors
Functional study of the clarinet. Technical fundamentals of class instruction in music education. Use of representative elementary/secondary school methods and materials.
Flute Class for Music Education Majors
Functional study of the flute. Technical fundamentals of class instruction in music education. Use of representative elementary/secondary school methods and materials.
Trombone Class for Music Education Majors
Functional study of the trombone. Technical fundamentals of class instruction in music education. Use of representative elementary/secondary school methods and materials.
Trumpet Class for Music Education Majors
Functional study of the trumpet. Technical fundamentals of class instruction in music education. Use of representative elementary/secondary school methods and materials.
Music Education Concert Choir
Concert choir experience with the materials and literature of secondary school music.
Instrumental Rehearsal Techniques for Music Education Majors
Detailed attention to typical instrumental repertoire with extensive analysis and application of rehearsal techniques as they apply to specific public school groups.
Choral Rehearsal Techniques for Music Education Majors
Detailed attention to typical vocal repertoire with extensive analysis and application of rehearsal techniques as they apply to specific public school groups.
Instrumental Conducting for Music Education Majors
Fundamental beat patterns, basic conducting technique, phrasing and articulation, problems of tempo. Discussion and study of score analysis.
Choral Conducting for Music Education Majors
Fundamental beat patterns, basic conducting technique, phrasing and articulation, problems of tempo. Discussion and study of terminology. Lab sessions for choral application of classroom skills.
Arranging for High School Jazz Ensemble
Principles of writing for high school jazz ensembles with standard and mixed instrumentation. Range problems, rhythm section parts, special considerations for high school musicians.
Arranging for Secondary Vocal Ensemble
Arranging for high school vocal groups. Principles of part-writing for various combinations of voices. Writing piano accompaniments. End-of-semester arranging project required.
Scoring for Instrumental Ensembles in the Secondary School
Orchestration for wind, string, and percussion groups as used at the secondary school level. Principles of score layout/arranging for concert band and high school orchestra.