2003-2004 Academic Catalog

141 Music and Art School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible videos, required readings, and discussion relative to topics such as performance anxiety, technique, and performance style. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I, 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. Prerequi- sites: 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 both in private and group settings. The course also includes an introduction to business practices for the independent piano teacher. Music Education EDMU-1000 MENC –Fa,Sp 0 hours Music Educators National Conference is the primary profes- sional organization for music teachers. The campus chapter provides informative seminars along with service activities. All music education majors are required to enroll in this course as part of their professional development and career preparation. (Fee: $25) EDMU-2730 Wind and Percussion Methods –Sp 2 hours Overview of the history, pedagogy, and performance techniques of all band instruments. Required for the vocal major pursuing the B.M.E. degree and instrumental performance majors; open to others by permission of the instructor. (Fee: $40) (even years) EDMU-2870 Brass Methods –Fa 2 hours This course presents a framework of learning environments and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the brass instruments (i.e., trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, tuba). (Fee: $40) (even years) EDMU-2900 Guitar Methods –Sp 1 hour Study of the historical background, pedagogical and perfor- mance techniques of the guitar. Required of music education majors pursuing the choral track. Open to other students by permission of instructor. (Fee: $40) EDMU-2910 Woodwind Methods –Sp 2 hours This course presents a framework of learning environments and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the woodwind instruments (i.e., flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon). (Fee: $40) (even years) EDMU-2930 String Methods –Fa 1 hour This course presents a framework of learning environments and varied activities through which students gain the knowledge and acquire the skills requisite to playing and teaching the string instruments (i.e., violin, viola, cello, string bass). (Fee: $40) (odd years) EDMU-2950 Percussion Methods –Sp 2 hours Concentration in snare drum techniques and an introduction to tympani and tuned percussion methods. (Fee: $40) (odd years) EDMU-3710Music for EarlyChildhood –Fa 3 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; and teaching music concepts. Field and clinical experiences are a require- ment of this course. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program; or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $30) EDMU-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. Field and clinical experience are a requirement of this course. Prerequisite: admission to the teacher education program or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $30) EDMU-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. (even years) EDMU-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) EDMU-3810 Music for Early Childhood Lab –Fa 1 hour Fifteen-week field experience required of multi-age music Education students. The practicum is a once-a-week experience. It must be completed prior to student teaching. EDMU-3820 Music for Adolescent/Young Adults Lab –Sp 1 hour Fifteen-week field experience required of multi-age music Education students. The practicum is a once-a-week experience. It must be completed prior to student teaching. EDMU-3910 Instrumental Administration –Fa 3 hours A course designed to present the philosophy, learning process and organizational problems associated with beginning, inter- mediate, 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) EDMU-4990 1-3 hours Independent Study inMusicEducation Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music education for individual music education majors who demonstrate special interests and ability. Music Theory THMU-1010 2 hours Introduction to Music Theory and Aural Skills –Fa An intensive study of the rudiments of music: notation, pitch and rhythm. These elements will be explored with aural and written components. These credits may not be substituted for any other music course. (Fee: $30) THMU-1210 Music Theory I –Fa 3 hours Introduction to the basic materials and concepts of music. A foundational study of the essential building blocks of music including rhythm, chord analysis, and harmony. Competency equivalency required of all music majors and minors. Open to all students. (Fee: $30) THMU-1220 Music Theory II –Sp 3 hours Study of fundamental harmonies and tone relations used in musical composition: elementary written and keyboard harmony, melody writing and analysis. Prerequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I; or passing grade on placement examinations . (Fee: $30) THMU-1310 Aural Skills I –Fa 2 hours Introduction to techniques of basic aural musicianship includ- ing: singing, recognizing, and dictating intervals and chords within the diatonic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale degree method. Corequisite: THMU-1210 Music Theory I. THMU-1320 Aural Skills II –Sp 2 hours Continued study of basic aural musicianship techniques: at- sight singing, melodic pattern recognition and chord dictation within both diatonic and basic chromatic major and minor systems by “guide tone” numeric scale degree method. Intro- duction to melodic dictation and full four-voice harmonic dicta- tion. Prerequisite: THMU-1310 Aural Skills I. Corequisite: THMU- 1220 Music Theory II. THMU-1500 Introduction toMusic Technology –Fa 1 hour An introductory study of the use of computers and synthesizers in the production of printed musical scores. All students are