2004-2005 Academic Catalog

145 Music and Art School of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Bible for majors in choral music education, church music, vocal performance, and Composition. (even years) HLMU-4990 Independent Study inMusic 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, II. Humanities 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. HUM-2430 Enjoyment of Music –Fa 3 hours The class is designed to present a study of music by genre and chronology. It will focus upon 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. Keyboard Pedagogy 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, II; THMU1310,1320 Aural Skills I, 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, 4110, 4120 1 hour each Directed Teaching –Fa,Sp Supervised teaching experience in a private or class format with beginning to intermediate level piano students. Prerequi- sites: KPMU-2010, 2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I, II. 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 both in private and group settings. Prerequisites: KPMU-2010,2020 Keyboard Pedagogy I, II. KPMU-3160 Keyboard Pedagogy Seminar II –Sp 2 hours Survey of representative Baroque through 20 th 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, 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 professional 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-2900Guitar Methods –Sp 1 hour Study of the historical background and 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: $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, classroom The Brass Choir consists of 20 to 25 brass players who perform several major concerts each year featuring the highest quality brass choir literature.