570 Music Education and Methods

570:010. Instrumental Techniques -- 1 hr.
Areas: flute, clarinet and saxophone, double reeds, high brass, low brass, high strings, low strings, percussion, and harp. Emphasis on pedagogy relevant to the elementary or beginning student musician. One hour credit for each area. Areas may not be repeated for additional credit. (Variable)

570:050. Introduction to Music Education -- 2 hrs.
Overview of music education methodologies, philosophies, and techniques, including computer-based music instruction (CBMI). Techniques for audio and video recording of music ensembles. (Offered Fall and Spring)

570:130(g). Vocal Pedagogy -- 2 hrs.
Techniques of diagnosing and discussing vocal problems as related to the singing voice, and a survey of pedagogic materials. Actual teaching experience under supervision. Prerequisites: music major; junior standing. (Offered Spring)

570:138(g). Instrumental Pedagogy -- 2 hrs.
Topics vary depending upon instrument and instructor. Advanced techniques of solving physiological and psychological problems of performance. May be repeated with advisor approval. Prerequisites: 570:010 or teaching experience; junior standing. (Variable)

570:141. Elementary/General Music Methods -- 3 hrs.
Objectives and materials for and methods of teaching general music in public schools. Emphasis on contemporary approaches: Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, Integrated Arts, and other methodologies. Prerequisite: 570:050. (Offered Fall and Spring)

570:143. Music for the Pre-School Child -- 2 hrs.
Study of musical perceptions and needs of 3- to 5-year-old children as they respond to music experiences (singing, playing instruments, and composing) within various environments (on playground, in a music corner, and in a soundbox). (Variable)

570:148(g). Piano Pedagogy: Elementary -- 2 hrs.
Methods and materials related to the teaching of the elementary piano student, including psychological and technical development. Business aspects addressed. Observations of teaching required. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

570:149(g). Piano Pedagogy: Current Technological Trends -- 1 hr.
Exploration of current trends in technology related to the field of piano and keyboard instruction for children and adults. Exploration of topics appropriate for the independent piano studio. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

570:153. Curriculum Development in Music Education -- 1 hr.
Development of choral and general music teaching strategies and curriculum for the K-6 general music class. Prerequisite or corequisite: 570:141. (Offered Fall and Spring)

570:156. Instrumental Methods I: Strings and Music Administration -- 2 hrs.
Devoted to string methods and pedagogy for lessons and ensembles in a K-12 setting. Organizational, Management, and financial preparation for administering a school music program. Prerequisites or corequisites: 560:017; 570:010-06 or -07; 570:141. (Offered Fall)

570:157. Instrumental Methods II: Marching and Jazz Band Techniques -- 2 hrs.
Devoted to band methods and pedagogy for lessons and ensembles in a K-12 setting. Emphasis on rehearsal techniques and materials. Prerequisites or corequisites: 560:017; 570:010-06 or -07; 570:141. (Offered Spring)

570:165. Choral Methods and Materials -- 3 hrs.
Organization and development of public school choral organizations. Emphasis on rehearsal techniques, vocal production and blend, and materials suitable for choral ensembles. Evaluation techniques appropriate to school music setting. Prerequisites: 560:018; 570:141; or consent of instructor. (Offered Spring)

570:197(g). Instrumental Upkeep and Repair -- 2 hrs.
Areas: woodwinds, strings, brass, and percussion. Laboratory course with practical projects undertaken. Offered for instrumental majors. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

570:221. Research Methodology in Music Education -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to various research methodologies used in music education. Required of graduate Music Education majors. (Variable)

570:230. Foundations of Music Education -- 3 hrs.
Examination of the foundations and underlying principles of music education. (Variable)

570:245. Developments and Trends in Music Education -- 2 hrs.
Evolving issues important to music educator. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: 570:050; junior standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

570:250. Projects in Music Education -- 1-3 hrs.
Students electing the non-thesis option will enroll in this course upon completion of course work. Course content consists of writing a final research paper. Students must enroll in this course continuously until the final research project has been completed. (Variable)

570:252. Jazz Pedagogy -- 2 hrs.
Methods and materials related to teaching of jazz, including jazz ensemble rehearsal techniques, improvisation, jazz theory, and listening techniques. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

570:255. School Music Administration -- 3 hrs.
Philosophy, management, and public relations techniques and procedures associated with administration of elementary and secondary music programs. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of instructor. (Variable)

570:257. Piano Pedagogy: Intermediate -- 2 hrs.
Methods and materials related to teaching of the intermediate piano student including psychological development, repertory, technique, the transfer student, and use of technology. Specific techniques related to teaching concept of artistry addressed. Observation of teaching required. (Variable)

570:258. Piano Pedagogy: Group and Adult -- 2 hrs.
Materials and instructional techniques related to use of electronic piano lab, teaching of groups/class piano, and teaching adults. Exploration of curriculum planning and the benefits of group instruction in independent studio, public school, and university. (Variable)

570:260. Piano Pedagogy: Internship -- 1 hr.
Piano teaching assignments, determined in consultation with supervisor. All students required to intern one semester with the group piano program where they observe and teach segments of the class. Other possible internships include college secondary applied piano and demonstration laboratory. Teaching assignments include conferences with the supervisor. Evaluation through video tape, self-assignment and supervisor's critique. Students in M.M. Piano Performance and Pedagogy program must enroll for a total of three separate 1-hour internships. Corequisite: 570:148, 570:149, 570:257, or 570:258. (Variable)

570:275. Orff Overview and Pedagogy -- 2 hrs.
Pedagogical and historical overview and introduction to approach, techniques, and philosophy of Orff teaching model. Hands-on learning experience in speech, song, instrumentarium, movement, and improvisation. (Variable)

570:276. Kodaly Overview and Pedagogy -- 2 hrs.
Pedagogical and historical overview and introduction to approach, techniques, and philosophy of Kodaly teaching model. Hands-on learning experience in speech, song, instrumentarium, movement, and improvisation. (Variable)

570:277. Dalcroze Overview and Pedagogy -- 2 hrs.
Pedagogical and historical overview and introduction to approach, techniques, and philosophy of Dalcroze teaching model. Hands-on learning experience in solfege, eurhythmics, and improvisation. (Variable)

570:278. The Eclectic Curriculum -- 2 hrs.
Pedagogically developed to extract the most productive and prominent features of several methods into one formalized curricular structure. (Variable)

570:279. Classroom Management/Choral -- 2 hrs.
Utilization of most productive and successful features of classroom management into one formalized structure via discipline strategies, lesson content, curriculum, and assessment. (Variable)

570:282. Seminar: Music Learning and Behavior — 3 hrs.
Exploration of behavioral, cognitive, and developmental theories affecting music teaching and learning. Required of graduate Music Education majors. (Variable)

570:285. Readings in Piano Pedagogy -- 1-2 hrs.
Independent readings from a selected list as approved by piano pedagogy instructor and department head. (Variable)

570:285. Readings in Music Education — 1-3 hrs.
Readings in music education not normally covered in other courses. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Variable)

570:287. Measurement and Evaluation in Music — 3 hrs.
Study of the measurement and evaluation techniques for music aptitude and achievement. Emphasis will be placed on developing teacher-made tests and on available standardized music tests. (Variable)