An introduction to the art of conducting. Includes study of conducting techniques, rehearsal procedures and score reading utilizing representative band, orchestral and choral compositions suitable for various levels of public school music.
Every Spring
The purpose of this course is to further refine the basic elements of conducting, including: nonverbal communication and gesture, hand independence, preparatory beats, patterns, cues, releases, fermati, active and passive gestures, melding, and tempo modification. In addition, this course will explore the conductor’s process with topics such as: transposition, score study and analysis, interpretation, score marking, repertoire, rehearsal techniques, the rehearsal process, and error detection.
Every Fall
Principles of planning, curriculum development, teaching methods philosophy and media for secondary instrumental music education. Provides an introduction to group instrumental pedagogy and jazz pedagogy. Includes adaptations for exceptional students and those from varying cultural backgrounds.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Fall, odd years
Principles of planning, curriculum development, teaching methods and media for secondary choral music education. Emphasizes working with voices in ensemble formats, auditioning and rehearsing. Literature selection and programming are also components. Includes adaptations for exceptional students and those from varying cultural backgrounds.
Admitted to Teacher Education Program
Occasionally
A study of orchestral and band instruments, scoring for small instrumental ensembles, full orchestra, band, with special reference to problems in public school ensembles.
Spring, odd years
This course is designed for music majors and minors and includes study of methods of teaching music to children pre-school through middle school, learning and motivational theories, lesson planning and curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, music technology, integrated and multicultural music, and inclusion of the exceptional child into the music classroom. Course includes a field experience of approximately 15-20 hours.
Spring, even years
This course is designed to develop the student's ability to teach others how to sing. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis of vocal problems and proper methods of dealing with these problems. An extensive survey is made of solo vocal literature that is suitable for the junior high and high school student.
Occasionally
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 300 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 300 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 300 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 300 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 300 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 300 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring
Private lessons. One credit hour is earned for 50 minutes each week for music majors. 300 level applied instruction is taken upon completion of the Upper Division Screening process and typically during the junior or fifth semester of study. Expectations concerning repertoire, technique, expression and musicality are elevated and appropriate for the fifth semester of study for a music major. See Financial Information for School of Music private lesson fees. See Manual for Music Students for special regulations governing applied music lessons.
Every Fall and Spring