Summer 2012 Course Descriptions

Psychology & Sociology of Music • MUED 836 • 2-3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Robert Woody, Associate Professor, Co-Chair of Music Education.

Description: An overview of psychological and sociological principles involved in music learning and performance. Topics include musical aspects of human development, motivation, expressive performance, creativity, performance anxiety, emotional response to music listening, and social uses of music.

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Inclusive Music Education • MUED 838 • 2-3 credits - Online Course

Instructor: Dr. Rhonda Fuelberth, Associate Professor, Co-Chair of Music Education

Description: This course is designed to study the function and contribution of music in the education of students with special needs providing methodology and materials to implement an effective music program.  Detailed study leading to the development of musical experiences for exceptional students of all ages.  Focuses on legal foundations, litigation, and legislation involving students with disabilities, such as IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), Section 504 (Vocational Rehabilitation Act), and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act); accommodation of students with disabilities and adaptations of curriculum materials; strategies to develop an inclusive music classroom environment; and current methodologies and research.

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Music in the Lives of People • MUED 839 • 2-3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Robert Woody, Associate Professor, Co-Chair of Music Education

Description: Explores the many roles and functions of music among various groups of people. Broad topics include the importance of music in the development of children and young people, the specialized meanings of music that distinguish musicians from nonmusicians, and a survey of musical cultures from around the world.

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Technology Strategies for Composition • MUSC 840 • 2-3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Brian Moore, Associate Professor of Music Education

Description: Development of understanding of the process and product of music composition in educational settings. Focus on notation, sequencing, and digital audio software/hardware with special attention to composing and arranging.

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Intro to Research in Music Education • MUED 843 • 2-3 credits - Online Course

Instructor: Dr. Glenn Nierman, Associate Director & Steinhart Professor of Music Education.

Description: At a time when schools across the country are cutting back on their music education programs, brain research studies are documenting the importance of music to a child's social and cognitive development. This course is designed to empower students to be knowledgeable and discriminating in the interpretation of research results.

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Historical & Philosophical Foundations of American Music Ed • MUED 845 • 2-3 credits

Instructor: Dr. John Richmond, Director & Professor of Music Education.

Description: Historical overview of American music education practices from the Singing School tradition to today. Overview of major philosophical influences in American music education, including writings regarding aesthetic education, equity, ethical practice, meaning and profundity. Sources include the writings of Murcell, Dewey, Langer, Reimer, Elliott, Bowman, and others

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Comprehensive Analysis• MUSC 861 • 3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Stan Kleppinger, Associate Professor of Music Theory.

Description: The comprehensive analysis of music within historical and stylistic contexts, with the goal of informing score study and preparation for performers, conductors, and music educators. The course will focus on analysis of music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary eras.

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Choral Literature & Conducting for School Ensembles • MUED 862 • 2-3 credits

Instructors: Dr. Rhonda Fuelberth, Associate Professor of Music Education and Dr. Therees Hibbard, Assistant Professor of Choral Conducting

Description: Selection and evaluation of choral music for the school ensemble with emphasis on curricular concerns, as well as rehearsal and conducting techniques.

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Instr Literature & Pedagogy - Brass & Percussion • MUSC 862A • 2-3 credits

Instructors: Dr. Scott Anderson, Associate Professor of Trombone, Dr. Alan Mattingly, Assistant Professor of Horn, Prof. Al Rometo, Professor of Percussion, and Dr. Darryl White, Associate Professor of Trumpet.

Description: This course is designed for the professional music educator who wishes to enhance his/her existing knowledge of performance practice, literature and pedagogy of the brass and percussion instruments. The course will focus on:

• refreshing or refining your knowledge of tone production and articulation fundamentals,
• mastering the latest pedagogical techniques,
• gathering lists of recommended percussion equipment and mallets, and
• learning what's new in brass & percussion solo and chamber music for young musicians.

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Instr Literature & Pedagogy - Woodwinds • MUSC 862E • 2-3 credits

Instructors: Dr. Dale Bazan, Assistant Professor of Practice

Description: This course is designed for the professional music educator who wishes to enhance his/her knowledge of performance practice, literature and pedagogy of the woodwind instruments. The course will focus on:

• refreshing or refining your knowledge of tone production and articulation fundamentals,
• mastering the latest pedagogical techniques,
• gathering lists of recommended reeds and mouthpieces, and
• learning what's new in solo and chamber music for young musicians.

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Instr Literature & Conducting for School Ensembles • MUED 863 •3 credits

Instructors: Dr. Carolyn Barber, Associate Professor and Director of Bands, Prof. Doug Bush, Lecturer and Assistant Director of Bands

Description: The selection and evaluation of instrumental music for the school ensemble with emphasis on rehearsal and conducting techniques, as well as methods for the instrumental music education.

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Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy • MUSC 870 • 3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Kevin Hanrahan, Assistant Professor of Music

Description: An introduction to the processes of teaching singing including basic physiology and scientific and acoustical terms functioning and acoustics of the singing voice. Emphasis will be on the student developing processes to teach breathing, phonation, registration, resonance strategies, and sound concept through discussion and evaluation of practice teaching, and on how to manage a private studio.

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Special Topics: Digital Audio Recording 1 • MUSC 898 • 3 credits

Instructor: Professor Tom Larson, Lecturer of Music

Description: An introductory course in digital audio production designed to familiarize students with the basic theory, practice, and procedures involved in recording and producing music in the modern digital audio production suite. Attention will also be given to how skills learned in class apply to live sound reinforcement.

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Seminar in the Curriculum & Teaching of Music • MUED 928 • 2-3 credits

Instructor: Dr. Glenn Nierman, Associate Director & Steinhart Professor of Music Education.

Description: A study of the curriculum development process (with emphasis on music assessment tools and techniques) and current instructional strategies for music classrooms, rehearsal halls and studios.

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