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MUED-2900 Guitar Methods for Music Educators
–Sp
1 hour
Class instruction in basic playing and teaching of guitar.
Required of music education majors pursuing the choral track.
Open to other students by permission of instructor. (Fee: $40)
MUED-2910
2 hours
Woodwind Methods for Music Educators
–Sp
Class instruction in basic playing and teaching of the woodwind
instruments – flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon. (Fee:
$40) (even years)
MUED-2930 String Methods for Music Educators
–Fa
2 hours
Class instruction in basic playing and teaching of the string
instruments – violin, viola, cello, string bass. (Fee: $40) (odd
years)
MUED-2950
2 hours
Percussion Methods for Music Educators
–Sp
Class instruction in basic techniques, playing and teaching of
the snare drum, tympani, and other tuned percussion instruments.
(Fee: $40) (odd years)
MUED-3710 Music for Early Childhood
–Fa
3 hours
Music literature and teaching aids for children, including basic
music theory, development of skills on keyboard, classroom
instruments, and voice; music in the curriculum; and teaching
music concepts. (Fee: $30)
MUED-3720 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults
–Sp
3 hours
The history of and basis for music in the secondary curriculum,
administration of the music program, methods of teaching music in
groups, and sources of materials for instruction. (Fee: $30)
MUED-3730 Vocal Pedagogy
–Fa
2 hours
Philosophy, objectives, and techniques of offering vocal
instruction at all levels with emphasis on vocal production and
pedagogical approaches.
Prerequisite: CLMU-1860 Voice Class or
completion of sophomore vocal review.
MUED-3750 Instrumental Pedagogy
–Fa
2 hours
The study of techniques and literature for the teaching of
wind, percussion, brass, and string students in the private studio.
Investigation of studio teaching through readings, interaction and
discussion.
Prerequisite: PLMU 1000 and 2000-levels.
(odd years)
MUED-3910 Instrumental Administration
–Fa
3 hours
A course designed to present the philosophy, learning
process, and organizational problems associated with beginning,
intermediate, and advanced bands. Along with classroom
instruction, students will be involved in marching band field
experiences and hands-on instruction in the basic repair of band
instruments. (Fee: $50) (even years)
MUED-4990
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Music Education
Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music
education for individual music education majors who demonstrate
special interests and ability.
Music Performance (PFMU)
PFMU-3100 Piano Ensemble
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Piano Ensemble is an organization of advanced pianists
that meets weekly to perform duet and duo piano literature. The
Ensemble performs publicly on a regular basis.
PFMU-3210 Jubilate
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
Ministry team of 40 select voices; open to all students by
audition. Repertoire is selected from a wide spectrum of musical
styles in evangelical traditions. Meets twice a week. Annual tour
spring semester.
PFMU-3220 Worship Ensemble
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
Ministry team of 8–10 singers, instrumentalists, and technicians;
open to all students by audition. Repertoire is contemporary
Christian and praise and worship music. Group will tour on behalf
of the University throughout the school year and during breaks.
Prerequisite: admission by audition only.
PFMU-3650 Chamber Ensemble
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The performance of representative literature in a variety of
instrumental and vocal settings. Groups are normally student-
formed and faculty-led and can be either homogenous (all strings,
all brass, etc.) or heterogeneous. NOTE: An instructor must be
designated for a group before any of its members register for this
course.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor; approval of the
chair.
PFMU-3800 Concert Chorale
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Concert Chorale is a group of 60 select voices. Repertoire
is chosen from a wide spectrum of musical styles, including choral
masterpieces, sacred classics, anthems, spirituals, and tasteful
contemporary works. Numerous concerts are presented each year
on campus as well as in churches, schools, and other venues.
PFMU-3820 Men’s Glee Club
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Men’s Glee Club has a membership of 50 voices, selected
by audition. Literature includes traditional sacred and secular
music from the Renaissance throughout the 20th century. Several
concerts are presented each year on campus as well as in
churches, schools, and other venues.
PFMU-3840 Women’s Choir
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Women’s Choir consists of 50 treble voices, selected by
audition. Repertoire embraces all historical periods and styles with
performances on campus, in schools, in churches, and in civic
meetings.
PFMU-3850 Opera Ensemble
–Fa
0–1 hours
The coaching, staging, and performance of operatic literature in
scenes, recitals, or full-scale productions.
PFMU-3880 Brass Choir
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Brass Choir of select instrumentation consists of 20 to
25 members. It serves the University and its constituency by
performing concerts featuring the highest quality brass choir
literature. Major concerts are performed each semester.
PFMU-3940 University Orchestra
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Orchestra is composed of string, wind, brass, and
percussion players selected by audition. The group performs
challenging, high-quality literature in concerts on campus and has
opportunities to minister in local churches.
PFMU-3970 Symphonic Band
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Symphonic Band is composed of approximately 80
members, selected by audition. Performing quality band literature,
the band has appeared before state and national conference
audiences and in concert under the baton of such guest
conductors as Jim Curnow, George Strombeck, and George
Wilson. Several concerts are presented each year on campus, in
churches, and in schools.
PFMU-3980 Jazz Band
–Fa, Sp
0–1 hours
The Jazz Band has a membership of approximately 16
musicians, selected by audition. The group performs Big Band
music and contemporary jazz standards. The band is active in
both campus and off-campus activities.
Music Private Study (PLMU)
Private instruction for credit in piano, voice, guitar, orchestral
and band instruments, and composition is available to all music
majors. Students with majors outside of the Department of Music
and Worship need special approval from the department Chair.
Credit in performance lessons is based on a minimum of six
hours of practice and one half-hour lesson per week for one hour
of credit. An audition is required for initial registration. Continued
registration is based on satisfactory progress as determined each
semester by the instructor. (Fees: private lesson fee $300 and
practice room fee $100 per credit hour)
2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
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Course Descriptions
MUED-2900 – PFMU-3980
MUSIC ANDWORSHIP