Courses
Courses offered by the Music Education Department are listed below. Please check the Schedule of Classes for course offerings each semester. The letter "P" identifies prerequisites for the course listed.
MUS E130 - Introduction to Music Learning
Introduction to the philosophy, sociology, and psychology of music. Survey of careers in music, including teaching (school and private), performing, scholarship, publishing, and technical fields. This course fulfills the pedagogy requirement for B.M. degrees.
MUS E131 - Freshman Colloquium in Music Education
C: EDUC M101 Field Experience. Introduction to the development of instructional materials and professional artifacts through observations, peer teaching, and the application of technological resources. A grade of C+ or higher is required.
MUS E230 - Teaching Music through Performance
P: E130 Introduction to Music Learning or E131 Freshman Colloquium in Music Education. Preparation of lecture/ demonstrations in music, including selection of topics and literature, administration, and evaluation. Ensembles composed of students enrolled in the class perform productions at community sites such as schools, hospitals, and service clubs.
MUS E231 - General Music Methods K-12
P: E131 Freshman Colloquium in Music Education; C: EDUC M201 Laboratory/ Field Experience (0 cr.), which requires 15 hours of fieldwork. Principles of musical development and curriculum planning applied to the teaching of general music in schools, including special populations. The application of computer technologies to the teaching of general music and music appreciation is examined. A grade of C+ or higher is required.
MUS E241 - Introduction to Music Fundamentals
Designed to aid elementary majors in the School of Education in learning to sing and read music.
MUS E303 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy I
Learning the skills to teach beginning violin or viola students through lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.
MUS E304 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy II
P: E303 Violin/Viola Pedagogy I. Learning to teach shifting, vibrato, and bow strokes, and exploring the repertoire of young violinists and violists. Course includes lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.
MUS E306 - Cello Pedagogy
Comparisons of cello methods and materials, study of right-hand and left-hand techniques, observation of teaching, and practical experience teaching private and class lessons. Paper on a topic from the course.
MUS E312 - Arranging for Instrumental and Vocal Groups
P: T252 Music Theory and Literature IV and T232 Musical Skills III, or equivalent for all students, and F205 Introduction to Instrumental Techniques for choral and general music education majors. Scoring for orchestra, band, and chorus.
MUS E315 - Double Bass Pedagogy
P: consent of instructor. Study of techniques, practitioners, and scope of double bass pedagogy from the 18th century to the present. Weekly discussion topics; two papers required.
MUS E400 - Undergraduate Readings in Music Education
MUS E410 - Topics in Music Education and Pedagogy
P: Junior standing in the Jacobs School of Music or consent of instructor. Focus on aspects of music education and pedagogy relevant to students enrolled in the degree programs Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Science in Music; the course is not intended to fulfill Bachelor of Music Education requirements. E410 emphasizes theory and research in music education and pedagogy. The scope of topics will include music teaching in private and small group settings, the role of music in society, women in music, research in music pedagogy, philosophy, psychology, and sociology of music. May be repeated for different topics.
MUS E413 - Harp Pedagogy
P: Junior standing and consent of instructor. A survey of teaching materials and methods for the harp and texts on basic musicianship. Observation of private lessons and class instruction.
MUS E414 - Applied Harp Pedagogy
P: Junior standing and consent of instructor. A supervised series of private and class harp lessons.
MUS E459 - Instrumental Pedagogy
Pedagogy classes pertaining to the individual instruments.
MUS E467 - Techniques of String Class Teaching
Current pedagogical practices, procedures, and materials for string teaching for both class and private instruction.
MUS E470 - Pedagogy of Jazz
Techniques and methods of teaching jazz studies, including the training of jazz bands.
MUS E489 - Organ Pedagogy
Pedagogical practices, procedure, and materials for organ teaching.
MUS E491 - Senior Seminar in Music Education
P: EDUC M482 Student Teaching. Issues in the profession of music education, synthesis of student teaching experiences, and the development of a plan for personal growth as a teacher.
MUS E493 - Piano Pedagogy
Methods and materials for teaching individuals and classes of both children and adults. Two hours of demonstration and two hours of teaching each week.
MUS E494 - Vocal Pedagogy
P: Successful completion of upper-division examination. Principles of voice production. Quality, diction, range, breathing, vocalization, dynamics, agility, and vocal hygiene as bases for an approach to voice teaching.
MUS E502 - The Practice of Music Teaching
An overview of learning theories and curriculum design related to specific music education fields. Includes an investigation of general learning theories and application of these to choral, general, and instrumental music teaching situations. Field experience component will provide opportunities for observation of area teachers and implementation of curriculum with area students.
MUS E503 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy I
Learning the skills to teach beginning violin or viola students through lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.
MUS E504 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy II
P: E503 Violin/Viola Pedagogy I. Learning to teach shifting, vibrato, and bow strokes, and exploring the repertoire of young violinists and violists. Course includes lectures, observation of private and group lessons, and teaching children under the supervision of the instructor. Paper on a topic from the course.
MUS E505 - Violin/Viola Pedagogy III
P: E503 Violin/Viola Pedagogy I and E504 Violin/ Viola Pedagogy II. Extended work and independent projects in violin and viola pedagogy. Paper and lecture on a topic from the course.
MUS E506 - Cello Pedagogy
Comparisons of cello methods and materials, study of right-hand and left-hand techniques, observation of teaching, and practical experience teaching private and class lessons. Paper on a topic from the course.
MUS E509 - Horn Pedagogy
Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
MUS E510 - Trumpet Pedagogy
Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
MUS E511 - Trombone Pedagogy
Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
MUS E512 - Tuba Pedagogy
Observation of two private lessons per week taught by major teachers. Term paper required.
MUS E513 - Harp Pedagogy
A survey of teaching materials and methods for the harp and texts on basic musicianship. Observation of private lessons and class instruction.
MUS E514 - Applied Harp Pedagogy
A supervised series of private and class harp lessons.
MUS E515 - Double Bass Pedagogy
Study of techniques, practitioners, and scope of double bass pedagogy from the 18th century to the present. Weekly discussion topics; two papers required.
MUS E517 - Sociology of Music
Discussions and informal lectures on aspects of the sociology of music viewed from the perspective of process.
MUS E518 - Foundations of Music Education
Interdisciplinary approach, including aspects of philosophy, psychology, aesthetics, and sociology.
MUS E520 - Seminar in Music Education for Master’s Degree Students
P or C: E518 Foundations of Music Education and E598 Practicum/Thesis Proposal in Music Education. Required of master’s degree students in music education. Two meetings a week. Reports on research by students or faculty members.
MUS E521 - The Children’s Chorus
Vocal and choral techniques, literature, and organizational practices appropriate to children’s choral ensembles.
MUS E522 - Music in Early Childhood
A survey of research literature in musical development and applications to the selection of materials and teaching methods for the preschool- and kindergarten-aged child.
MUS E523 - Music in Special Education
Methods and materials for the musical education of learners with special characteristics. Emphasis on adaptive procedures for mainstream education students.
MUS E524 - Exploratory Teaching in General Music K-12
For graduate students in music education who have teaching experience. Comprehensive study of the general music program, including new techniques, materials, and literature.
MUS E525 - Supervision of Music in the Public Schools
Functions and techniques of music supervision; problems of music consultants; in-service training for classroom teachers; and administration of school music programs.
MUS E527 - Advanced Instrumental Methods
Application of current teaching techniques to group instrumental instruction. Designed for students with previous teaching experience.
MUS E528 - Advanced Choral Methods and Materials
Advanced choral methods for the practicing teacher or advanced student. Literature survey for secondary school environment. Resources and methodology leading to a comprehensive choral curriculum.
MUS E530 - Learning Processes in Music
Descriptive and prescriptive conditions of musical learning and development. Included are interdisciplinary studies of learning involving musical, psychological, physiological, cultural, and sociological factors.
MUS E533 - Research in Music Education
P: E632 Advanced Quantitative Research in Music Education or consent of instructor.
MUS E535 - Measurement, Evaluation, and Guidance in Music
Standardized tests, classroom or studio marking, auditioning, and adjudication; evaluation of aptitude in light of professional and educational criteria; and use of data in counseling.
MUS E545 - Guided Professional Experiences
P: Consent of instructor. Further development of professional skills in teaching, supervision, and administration by means of laboratory techniques and use of Jacobs School of Music facilities and resources. Evidence required of competency to carry out independent work.
MUS E557 - Band Arranging for Graduate Students
P: Consent of instructor. Practical arranging of music for concert, marching, and pep bands. Transcriptions of appropriate selections from piano, organ, or orchestral literature.
MUS E559 - Instrumental Pedagogy
P: Graduate standing. Pedagogy classes pertaining to the individual instruments.
MUS E561 - Special Topics in Choral Methods
MUS E568 - Administration of Instrumental Groups
Supervision of school bands and orchestras: student personnel, financing, program construction, rehearsal techniques, festival participation, physical plant, and repair of instruments.
MUS E570 - Pedagogy of Jazz
Techniques and methods of teaching jazz studies.
MUS E571 - Kodály Concept I
Methods, analysis, and solfege; materials and curriculum development. Primary.
MUS E572 - Kodály Concept II
Methods, analysis, and solfege; materials and curriculum development. Intermediate.
MUS E573 - Kodály Concept III
Methods, analysis, and solfege; materials and curriculum development. Advanced.
MUS E574 - Orff Program Development I
Methods and materials, movement, singing and playing skills; curriculum development. Primary.
MUS E575 - Orff Program Development II
Methods and materials, movement, singing and playing skills; curriculum development. Intermediate.
MUS E576 - Orff Program Development III
Methods and materials, movement, singing and playing skills; curriculum development. Advanced.
MUS E594 - Voice Pedagogy
P: Voice major or consent of instructor. A study of the components of voice production - respiration, phonation, resonance, and articulation - along with practical methods to address voice classification, tonal quality, diction, registration, and other related topics. A major paper on a related subject and supervised teaching through assignment of students to members of the class will be required.
MUS E598 - Practicum/Thesis Proposal in Music Education
P: Consent of the instructor. Enrollment required prior to the final semester of coursework. Development of Practicum or Thesis methodology and analysis procedures.
MUS E599 - Practicum in Music Education
Research-based practical or creative project or investigation (may be a phase of a cooperative study or an independent project). This course is eligible for deferred (R) grading.
MUS E600 - Thesis in Music Education
Quantitative or qualitative scholarly research document. This course is eligible for deferred (R) grading.
MUS E616 - Curriculum in Music Education
P: E518 Foundations of Music Education and consent of instructor. Purpose, problems, development, and current trends in music curricular structures in elementary, secondary, and higher education.
MUS E618 - History and Philosophy of Music Education
P: E518 Foundations of Music Education. The interaction of the theory and practice of music education with historical and philosophical developments in the European/ American tradition.
MUS E625 - Administration of Music in Higher Education
Administration problems, curricular content, securing of teaching personnel and equipment, planning of music buildings, and other duties attendant upon the administrator of a music department or school of music.
MUS E635 - College Music Teaching
Theory of teaching, philosophic assumptions, aesthetic theories, approaches to education, implications for teaching music education, music history and literature, and music theory courses.
MUS E659 - Music Education Doctoral Seminar II
P: Consent of instructor. Advanced professional study in the theory and practice of music education, with application of all previous course material for the doctoral degree.
MUS E660 - Philosophical Research in Music Education
An examination of the methods used in philosophical research in music education, with a survey of major studies and trends of inquiry.
MUS E661 - Historical Research in Music Education
An examination of the methods used in historical research in music education, with a survey of major studies and trends of inquiry.
MUS E662 - Public Lecture
P: Consent of instructor. A presentation made to the university community and submitted for consideration to an appropriate professional conference. The paper presented must represent new, doctoral-level research, and be approved by a primary faculty supervisor and a second faculty reader. This course is eligible for deferred (R) grading.
MUS E694 - Applied Voice Pedagogy
P: E594 Voice Pedagogy or permission of instructor. A course intended to prepare doctoral students for positions in higher education. Class components will include preparation of such items as a curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, personal website, as well as a major research paper and multimedia lecture.
MUS E695 - Seminar in Voice Pedagogy Research
P: Voice major or consent of instructor. For advanced students in voice and voice pedagogy. A study of materials related to the study of voice pedagogy through resource reviews. A major research paper and multimedia lecture will be prepared and presented.
MUS E696 - Practicum in Teaching Studio Voice
P: E 694 Applied Comparative Voice Pedagogy or E 695 Seminar in Vocal Pedagogy Research and consent of instructor. For doctoral students in voice who have not held associate instructor positions in voice. Supervised teaching experience of secondary voice students. Development of syllabi and materials for studio voice instruction.
MUS E700 - Dissertation in Music Education
This course is eligible for deferred (R) grading.
MUS F200 - Music Education Instrumental Laboratory
C: F281 Brass Instrument Techniques or F337 Woodwinds Techniques. Preparing lessons, teaching, and conducting heterogeneous instrumental ensembles.
MUS F205 - Introduction to Instrumental Techniques
For B.M.E. voice and piano concentrations. Techniques and materials for beginning instrumental study. Recommended for sophomores and juniors.
MUS F261 - String Class Techniques
Class instruction and teaching methods for violin, viola, violoncello, and double bass.
MUS F281 - Brass Instrument Techniques
C: F200 Music Education Instrumental Laboratory. Class instruction and teaching methods for trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba.
MUS F302 - Classroom Instrument Techniques
instruction in recorder, guitar, lap dulcimer, autoharp, and classroom Orff Instrument (pitched and non-pitched).
MUS F337 - Woodwind Techniques
C: F200 Music Education Instrumental Laboratory. Class instruction and teaching methods for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, and saxophone.
MUS F338 - Percussion Techniques
Instruction in timpani, snare drum, xylophone, bass drum, cymbals, Latin and jazz drums, etc. Laboratory class with an emphasis on teaching techniques.
MUS F411 - Musical Productions for the Choral Director
P: E131 Freshman Colloquium in Music Education. Direction of vocal/choral productions involving staging or movement, including madrigal dinners, musical theatre, vocal jazz, and show choir.
MUS F412 - The Children’s Chorus
Vocal and choral techniques, literature, and organizational practices appropriate for children’s choral ensembles.
MUS F413 - Choral Literature for Music Educators
P: E131 Freshman Colloquium in Music Education. Survey of choral music appropriate for secondary school ensembles.
MUS F414 - Music in Early Childhood
P: E131 Freshman Colloquium in Music Education. C: EDUC M401 Field Experience. Methods and materials appropriate to the musical development of children from birth to age five.
MUS F415 - Orff, Dalcroze, Kodály
Principles and practices of music instruction associated with Carl Orff, Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, and Zoltan Kodály.
MUS G390 - String Orchestral Literature
P: T231 Musical Skills II and T251 Music Theory and Literature III. An overview of all levels of string orchestra literature that could be used in a K-12 program. Emphasis will be placed on effective programming for string programs at various levels. Examination and analysis of representative string repertoire as well as rehearsal techniques appropriate for the range of levels and styles of music.
MUS I201 - Master Class in Music Education
Introduction to current topics in music education. For freshman and sophomore music education majors.
MUS I202 - Master Class in Music Education for Student Teaching
C: EDUC M482 Student Teaching. Preparation and support for student teaching experience. Field project and portfolio completion. For music education students during the student teaching semester.
MUS I502 - Music Education Master Class for Student Teaching
Co-requisite, EDUC M580 Internship in Music (10 cr.). Preparation and support for student teaching experience. Meets three times during the student teaching semester.
