1992-1993 Academic Catalog

CDMU-499 Independent Study in Conducting--A,W,Sp 1-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of conducting for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: CDMU-362 or 363 or equivalent. History and Literature HLMU-231 Introduction to Music Literature--A 4 hours Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses upon art traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and learn listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-331 Music History I-Medieval and Renaissance--A 3 hours A study of western civilization music traced from its primitive sources with special attention given to medieval and Renaissance music. HLMU-332 Music History II-Baroque and Classical--W 3 hours A study of the music of western civilization traced from 1580 through the early works of Beethoven with special attention given to the major musical forms in vocal and instrumental music as demonstrated in the works of Monteverdi, Schuetz, Lully, Corelli, Vivaldi, Rameau, J.S. Bach, Handel, Gluck, Haydn, and Mozart. HLMU-333 Music History III-Romantic and Modern--Sp 3 hours A study of the music of western civilization traced from the time of Beethoven to the present. HLMU-499 Independent Study in Music History--A,W,Sp,Su 1-4 hours Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music history for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Prerequisite: HLMU-331,332, and 333. Keyboard Pedagogy KPMU-201 Keyboard Pedagogy 1--A 4 hours Study of techniques and literature for the teaching of beginning to intermediate piano students both in private and class settings. Includes study of graded teaching materials and participation in a supervised teaching setting. KPMU-202 Keyboard Pedagogy II--W 4 hours Discussion of pedagogical problems involving intermediate students; evaluation of piano literature and investigation of specific aspects of piano pedagogy through readings and discussion. KPMU-203 Keyboard Pedagogy III--Sp 4 hours A study of technique and literature for the very young beginner and the older beginning student. Planning for musical and technical development, teaching strategies for individual and group lessons, and preparing students for festivals and competition. KPMU-311,312,313 Directed Teaching--A,W,Sp 1 hour each Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate level piano students. Prerequisite: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. KPMU-401 Class Piano Pedagogy--A 1 hour Pedagogical methods and techniques using electronic studio in-class teaching. Prerequisites: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. KPMU-402 Studio Business Practice--W 1 hour Developing the piano studio as a small business. Aspects of advertising, building and keeping clientele, taxes, record keeping and using a microcomputer as an accounting and teaching tool. Prerequisite: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. Music 143 KPMU-403 Survey of Advanced Pre-College Literature--Sp 1 hour Survey of representative Baroque through 20th century literature for the advanced pre-college pianist. Teaching historically stylistic playing; selection of audition and contest literature. Prerequisite: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. KPMU-411,412,413 Directed Teaching--A,W,Sp 1 hour each Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate level piano students. Prerequisite: KPMU-201,202,203 Keyboard Pedagogy Series. Music Education EDMU-187 High Brass Methods--A 2 hours Historical background, pedagogical and perf01mance techniques of trumpet and French horn. (Fee: $15) (odd years) EDMU-188 Low Brass Methods--A 2 hours Historical background, pedagogical and performance techniques of trombone, baritone, and tuba. (Fee: $15) (even years) EDMU-190 Guitar Methods--W 2 hours A study of the historical background, pedagogical and performance techniques of the guitar. Required of music education majors pursuing the choral track. Open to other students by permission of instructor. (Fee: $15). EDMU-191 Woodwind Methods (Single Reed)--W 2 hours Historical background, pedagogical and performance techniques of clarinet, saxophone, and flute. (Fee: $15). (odd years) EDMU-192 Woodwind Methods (Double Reed)--W 2 hours Historical background, pedagogical and performance techniques oboe and bassoon. (Fee: $15). (even years) EDMU-193 High String Methods--Sp 2 hours Concentration on violin and viola perf01mance techniques including traditional and Suzuki methods. (Fee: $15). (odd years) EDMU-194 Low String Methods--Sp 2 hours Concentration on the methods and techniques used in playing the cello and string bass. (Fee: $15). (even years) EDMU-195 Percussion Methods--A 2 hours Concentration in snare drum techniques and an introduction to tympani and tuned percussion methods. (Fee: $15). (odd years) EDMU-250 Computers in Music Education--Sp 1 hour Surveys computer software designed for use in classroom teaching at all grade levels and on multiple computer systems. EDMU-273 Wind and Percussion Methods--Sp 3 hours An overview of the history, pedagogy, and performance techniques of all band instruments. Required for the vocal major pursuing secondary music education or the BME degree; open to others by permission of the instructor. (Fee: $15). (even years) EDMU-370 Music for Elementary Teachers--A,W,Sp 2 hours Music literature and teaching aids for children, including basic music theory, development of skills on keyboard and classroom instruments and voice; music in the curriculum; teaching musical concepts. Prerequisite: Elementary Education Major or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $15). EDMU-371 Music for Elementary Teachers--A 4 hours For music majors only. Music literature and teaching aids for children, including basic music theory, development of skills on keyboard and classroom instruments and voice; music in the curriculum; teaching music concepts. Field and clinical experiences are a requirement of this course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $15). (even years) EDMU-372 Music for Secondary Teachers--W 4 hours The history of and basis for music in the secondary curriculum; administration of the music program; methods of teaching music in groups; sources of materials for instruction. Field and clinical experience are a requirement of this course. (Fee: $15).