2021-22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

HLMU-3420 Music of the Church –Fa 3 hours An in-depth review of the past, present, and future of music in the church and its use in worship. The course provides tools that students can use to evaluate the quality and usefulness of various musical styles within the context of different worship traditions. (odd years) HLMU-3910 Writing and Research in Music I 1 hour This is the first of two courses designed to develop the writing and research skills in music that are necessary for professional success. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of instructor. HLMU-4910 Writing and Research in Music II 1 hour This is the second of two courses designed to develop the writing and research skills in music that are necessary for professional success. Prerequisite: HLMU-3910 Writing and Research in Music I or permission of instructor. HLMU-4110 Choral Literature –Sp 3 hours An historical overview of choral music from 1400 to the present. Attention is given to primary genres of choral composition: motet, madrigal, mass, anthem, oratorio, passion, cantata, and orchestral works with choir. This course will serve as an elective for majors in choral music education, church music, vocal performance, and composition. (even years) HLMU-4990 Independent Study in Music History 1–3 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music history for individual students who demonstrate special interests and abilities. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310, 3320 Music History I and II. HLMU-4980 Special Topics — Music History –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Study of selected topics in music. Prerequisites: HLMU-3310 Music History I and HLMU-3320 Music History II or permission of instructor. Humanities (HUM) HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities –Fa, Sp 3 hours Historical study of the relationship of music, art, and literature to the dominant cultural, religious, and philosophical trends and their relationship to Christian theism. (Fee:$75) HUM-2430 Enjoyment of Music –Fa 3 hours This course is designed to present a study of music by genre and chronology. It will focus on the art traditions in music. Students will become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and will learn to listen analytically. The primary goal will be to bring students as far as possible along the road to being music lovers. (Fee: $50) (even years) HUM-4980 Special Topics – Humanities –Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Study of selected topics in humanities. Keyboard Pedagogy (KPMU) KPMU-2010 Keyboard Pedagogy I –Fa 3 hours Study of techniques and literature for the teaching of beginning and intermediate piano students both in private and class settings. Includes study of graded teaching materials and participation in a supervised teaching setting. Prerequisites: THMU-1210,1220 Music Theory I and II; THMU1310,1320 Aural Skills I and II. KPMU-2020 Keyboard Pedagogy II –Sp 3 hours Discussion of pedagogical problems involving intermediate students; evaluations of piano literature and investigation of specific aspects of piano pedagogy through readings and discussion. Survey of piano literature and its predecessors— clavichord, harpsichord, and pianoforte—from the early English virginal music to the present time. Prerequisite: KPMU-2010 Keyboard Pedagogy I. KPMU-3110, 3120 Directed Teaching –Fa, Sp 1 hour each Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate-level piano students. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. (Fee: $50) KPMU-4110, 4120 Directed Teaching –Fa, Sp 2 hours each Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate-level piano students. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. (Fee: $50) KPMU-3150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar I –Fa 2 hours Designed to develop critical and creative teaching approaches for students of varying personality and learning styles with application to theory, technique, and music concepts needed by primary and elementary-level piano students in both private and group settings. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. KPMU-3160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar II –Sp 2 hours Survey of representative Baroque through 20th century literature for the advanced pre-college pianist. The course is enhanced with videos, required readings, and discussion relative to topics such as performance anxiety, technique, and performance style. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. KPMU-4150 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar III –Fa 2 hours Pedagogical methods and techniques using electronic studio in-class teaching. The course is enhanced with videos, required readings, and discussion relative to group teaching. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I and II. KPMU-4160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar IV –Sp 2 hours Continued application of various learning styles with application to developing musical performance in intermediate and advanced- level piano students in both private and group settings. The course also includes an introduction to business practices for the independent piano teacher. Music Education (MUED) MUED-1000 NAfME –Fa, Sp 0 hours The National Association for Music Education exists to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all. NAfME is the primary professional organization for music educators. The campus chapter provides informative seminars including a focus on Value Added Assessment along with service activities. NAfME offers music educators a connection to the professional world of music education and increased understanding of the role of NAfME in the field of music teaching. All music education majors are required to enroll in this course as part of their professional development and career preparation. A minimum of 8 semesters of satisfactory participation is required. (Fee: $60) MUED-2730 2 hours Wind and Percussion Methods for Music Educators –Sp Class instruction in basic playing and teaching of all band instruments. Required for the vocal major pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education degree and instrumental performance majors; open to others by permission of the instructor. (Fee: $40) (even years) MUED-2870 Brass Methods for Music Educators –Fa 2 hours Class instruction in basic playing and teaching of the brass instruments – trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba. (Fee: $40) (even years) 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) 2021–22 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 285 Course Descriptions HLMU-3420 – MUED-2910 MUSIC ANDWORSHIP