EDMU-120 Basic Vocal Techniques (1 Credits)
Topics relating to the instruction of the young and/or inexperienced singer, primarily in the classroom situation, including experiences through classroom lecture/discussion and laboratory settings to help build an awareness of one\'s own voice. Introduction to major concerns of those who lead in the act of singing.
EDMU-121 Basic Instrumental Techniques (1 Credits)
Fundamental information about wind, percussion and stringed instruments for music majors with a vocal concentration. Hands-on experience with one woodwind, one brass and one stringed instrument.
EDMU-250 Foundations in Music Education (2 Credits)
Examines historical, psychological and philosophical foundations for teaching music while acquainting prospective music educators with the various elements and methodologies of music teaching. 10 hours of K-12 music classroom observation required.
EDMU-272 Brass Methods (1 Credits)
Fundamentals of playing trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba; pedagogy and methods.
EDMU-273 Woodwind Methods (1 Credits)
Fundamentals of playing flute and single reed instruments; pedagogy and methods.
EDMU-274 Woodwind Methods II (1 Credits)
Fundamentals of playing double reed instruments; pedagogy and methods.
EDMU-275 String Methods (1 Credits)
Fundamentals of playing stringed instruments; pedagogy and methods. Required for all instrumental music education majors preparing to teach orchestral instruments.
EDMU-276 Percussion Methods (1 Credits)
Fundamentals of playing percussion instruments; pedagogy and methods.
EDMU-330 Assess & Eval in Music Education (4 Credits)
(Q) Designed for teacher candidates in K-12 music education, this course focuses on assessing learning in music classrooms. Topics include the processes and factors involved in understanding, developing, and applying a variety of assessment strategies to support music learning and teaching. Foundational components of quantitative assessment including statistics, measurement, analysis, and interpretation of results will be explored as a means to improve both student learning and instruction required in contemporary schooling contexts. Prerequisite: EDMU-330
EDMU-386 Classroom Music Teaching Methods (4 Credits)
Examination of current methods and materials to prepare teachers for general music teaching in grades K-12. Students will survey materials, prepare instructional projects and engage in peer and elementary classroom teaching. 30 hours of clinical observation/teaching required.
EDMU-387 Secondary Music Teaching Methods (4 Credits)
Examination of current methods and materials to prepare teachers for choral or instrumental music teaching in grades 5-12. Students will survey materials, prepare instructional projects and engage in peer and secondary classroom teaching. 30 hours of clinical observation/teaching required.
EDMU-393 International Study Colloquium (3-4 Credits)