UG Course Descriptions

Recital in the major performance area during the junior year.

Taking a thematic approach to the study of music appreciation, students demonstrate how music reflects and deepens both individual and cultural understandings. Musical examples are presented within universally experienced social frameworks (ethnicity, gender, spirituality, love, and more) to help students understand how music reflects and advances human experience. Students engage with multiple genres (Western art music, popular music, and world music) through lively narratives and activities

An introduction to scoring musical compositions for string, woodwind and brass ensembles will lead to scoring for the entire orchestra. A more focused knowledge of instrumental ranges timbres and capabilities is developed. Skill in instrumental transposition is reinforced and knowledge of effective scoring devices are presented for success in transferring idiomatic musical figurations. (Prerequisites: MUSC 232 and MUSC 233) (Offered every spring.)

This course will cover the various learning strategies for teaching private and group voice lessons. Course will address how to teach performance skills and techniques to voice performance majors and will include advanced diction training in the primary vocal languages. (Prerequisite: MUSC 106) (Offered even fall semesters.)

This course will cover the various learning strategies for teaching private and group instrumental lessons. Course will address how to teach performance skills and techniques to orchestral, band, and keyboard musicians as part of a private instrumental studio.
(Offered odd spring semesters.)

Introduction to the methodologies, standards, and current issues of the music education profession. Course is taught in conjunction with directed observations in diverse music education settings. Fulfills EDU 310 requirement for Music Education majors
(Offered every fall.)

Principles, practices, and materials of classroom music education in levels kindergarten through six. Introduction to the Kodály, Orff, Dalcroze, and Gordon methods. Emphasis on voice as the primary instrument. (Offered every spring.)

Principles, practices, and materials of music education at the secondary level. Emphasis on music learning theory and curriculum development. (Offered every fall.)

An introduction to the fundamental techniques for conducting instrumental and choral ensembles. Topics will include learning basic conducting patterns, use of the left hand, and fundamental technical/musical development with a baton. (Offered every fall.)

This course will be an advanced application of basic techniques for conducting choral and instrumental music. Topics will include score study, rehearsal planning, rehearsal techniques, examples of repertoire, and interpretation of various musical styles as well as an opportunity to rehearse and conduct a large vocal and instrumental ensemble. (Prerequisite MUSC 317) (Offered every spring.)