SUMMER 2008 - COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Inclusive Music Education · MUED 838 · Call #3794

2-3 credits · Online Course

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

Description: This course is designed to study the function and contribution of music in the education of the handicapped providing methodology and materials to implement an effective music program. Detailed study and practicum for the development of musical experiences for exceptional students of all ages. Focuses on: PL 94-142 and PL 95-561, music IEP's, assessments, adaptations of curriculum materials, current methodologies and research.

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Music in the Lives of People · MUED 839 · Call #3788

2-3 credits · Monday through Friday · 12:45-2:20 pm

Instructor: Dr. Robert Woody, Associate Professor 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 · Call #3789

2-3 credits · Monday through Friday · 2:30-4:05 pm

Instructor: Dr. Brian Moore, Associate Professor & Chair 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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Choral Literature/Conducting for School Ensembles · MUED 862 · Call #3796

2-3 credits · Monday through Friday · 7:30-9:05 am

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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2-3 credits · Monday through Friday · 11:00 am-12:35 pm

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 on the brass instruments,
·mastering the latest brass and percussion pedagogical techniques,
·gathering lists recommended percussion equipment and mallets, and
·learning what's new in brass & percussion solo and chamber music for young musicians.

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Introduction to Vocal Pedagogy · MUSC 870 · Call #3791

3 credits · Monday through Friday · 11:00-12:35 pm

Instructor: Dr. Kevin Hanrahan, Assistant Professor of Voice
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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Seminar in the Curriculum & Teaching of Music · MUED 928 · Call #3795

2-3 credits · Monday through Friday · 9:15-10:50 am

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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