Instrumental

Classes

MUSD 005 : Instrumental Survey

Study instrumental pedagogy, as well as a high level of practical skill and theoretical knowledge in teaching instrumental music. Spring semester only. Spring semester only.

Credits

3

MUSD 006 : Music Education Guitar Class

Study the fundamentals of teaching guitar, including pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and curriculum design. Explore a range of topics related to instrumental pedagogy, such as lesson planning, repertoire selection, and instrument-specific techniques.Required of all Music Education majors.

Credits

1

MUSD 007 : Marching Band Technique

Provides guidelines for administration and supervision; explores a variety of rehearsal and performance techniques for marching band in an educational setting. Spring semester only.

Credits

3

MUSD 013 : Woodwind Instruments I

Learn about the fundamentals of teaching upper woodwind instruments (flute and clarinet), including pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and curriculum design. Explore a range of topics related to instrumental pedagogy, such as lesson planning, repertoire selection, and instrument-specific techniques.

Credits

1

MUSD 014 : Woodwind Instruments II

Study about the fundamentals of teaching double reed woodwind instruments (oboe and bassoon), including pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and curriculum design. Explore a range of topics related to instrumental pedagogy, such as lesson planning, repertoire selection, and instrument-specific techniques.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MUSD 013 or consent of instructor.

MUSD 015 : String Instruments I

Learn about the fundamentals of teaching upper string instruments (violin and viola), including pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and curriculum design. Explore a range of topics related to instrumental pedagogy, such as lesson planning, repertoire selection, and instrument-specific techniques.

Credits

1

MUSD 016 : String Instruments II

Study about the fundamentals of teaching lower string instruments (cello and bass), including pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and curriculum design. Explore a range of topics related to instrumental pedagogy, such as lesson planning, repertoire selection, and instrument-specific techniques.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MUSD 015 or consent of instructor.

MUSD 017 : Brass Instruments I

Study the fundamentals of teaching brass instruments (trumpet, horn, baritone, trombone, tuba), including pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and curriculum design. Explore a range of topics related to instrumental pedagogy, such as lesson planning, repertoire selection, and instrument-specific techniques. Spring semester only.

Credits

2

MUSD 019 : Percussion Instruments

Study the fundamentals of teaching percussion instruments (snare, timpani, marimba, etc), including pedagogical approaches, assessment strategies, and curriculum design. Explore a range of topics related to instrumental pedagogy, such as lesson planning, repertoire selection, and instrument-specific techniques.

Credits

1

MUSD 021 : Instrumental Pedagogy

Learn the history, function, and advanced teaching techniques of the various instruments.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Must also be enrolled in MUxx Instrumental Major private instruction courses as a BM in Performance major. Prerequisite: at least 4 semesters of major level private instruction.

MUSD 051 : Elementary Choral Conducting

Learn about the fundamentals of conducting, including beat patterns, cueing, and expressive gestures. They will also explore a range of topics related to choral music, such as score analysis, rehearsal techniques, and performance preparation. Fall semester only.

Credits

3

MUSD 052 : Advanced Choral Conducting

Advanced techniques of choral conducting, style and interpretation, and survey of choral literature and major composers.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MUSD 051 or consent of instructor. Spring semester only.

MUSD 053 : Music in the Elementary School

Learn various approaches and strategies necessary to teach elementary music effectively. Gain knowledge and skills to teach music to young learners in a variety of settings, from elementary schools to community music programs.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor. Fall semester only.

MUSD 054 : Music in the Secondary Schools

Study the skills necessary to teach music to middle and high school students. Understand the application of adolescent and educational psychology principles.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Education 145-005, 145-029; Theory MUSB 116, MUSB 016, MUSB 042; Music Literature MUSC 008; and Music Education MUSD 053 for all except Instrumental Minors. Spring semester only.

MUSD 057 : Teaching & Supv of Instr Music

Develop pedagogical approaches and strategies needed to effectively teach various ensembles of varying levels and sizes. Explore topics such as ensemble building, leadership, and communication. Various approaches including rehearsal techniques, score analysis, repertoire selection, and assessment strategies.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

MUSD 013, 015, 016, 017, 018, 019, 054.

MUSD 058 : Instrumental Conducting

Study the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct a variety of instrumental ensembles, including orchestras, wind bands, and chamber groups. Studying rehearsal techniques, special problems, and literature for secondary schools

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Instrumental Minor and MUSD 051.

MUSD 121 : Contemp Trends in Music Educ

Learn to analyze current trends in music education research, pedagogy, and curriculum development. Modular courses in current approaches to music, teaching and learning.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Music Education majors.

MUSD 145-135 : Student Teaching

Observation, seminars, and supervised teaching in accredited elementary and secondary schools

Credits

9

Prerequisites

Senior standing, completion of requirements with a cumulative 2.70 average in Music Education and Education and approved application form.

MUSD 258 : Foundation- Music Ed (GRAD)

Orientation for students considering music teaching as a career. Course will survey the history of music education and inclusion in the public schools while including the philosophic, political, and social foundations of teaching music in the public schools.

Credits

3