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MUED 400 Psychology of Music Teaching & Learning College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
This course covers major theories and developments associated with music cognition and child development in physical, emotional, and psychological terms; and principles supported by psychological observation and investigation that appear to possess import for the teaching/learning endeavor in music. Emphasis is placed on the application of learning theories to practical considerations of teaching, including motivation, learning sequence, student-teacher interaction, and classroom management. Developmental theories, like those of Piaget and Erikson, and current research in cognitive science, are explored with attention to selecting learning experiences in the music and art classrooms.
Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*400, MUED*518, MU*451A |
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MUED 401 Music and Children with Special Needs I College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
This course consists of readings, discussions, guest speakers, classroom observations, and simulated teaching to help students define and examine various types of disabilities; develop a background on special education practices and laws in America; develop an appreciation of the needs of handicapped persons in general society, in education, and in music education; and guide music education students in developing goals and objectives, adapting lessons and preparing meaningful lesson plans for special students in the music classroom. Participation in class discussion based on assigned reading, a written/verbal presentation on a specific disability, field observations, and two written examinations provide the basis for evaluating student achievement.
Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*401, MU*451B, MUED*401, MUED*519 |
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MUED 402 Music & Children with Special Needs II College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Music and Children with Special Needs II is a required co-requisite for all Music Education minor and/or MAT in MUED students. This course will focus on quality pedagogical design in making adaptations and accommodations for special learners in the music education classroom. These will include cognitive, behavioral, physical, linguistic and social means of differentiation. Effective instructional strategies, interventions, and literacy development to meet the needs of all learners in the music education classroom are major themes addressed through study and research in this course.
Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
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MUED 430 Rehearsal Techniques - Jazz Ensemble College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Appropriate rehearsal techniques are studies along with rehearsal planning, score study and analysis, repertoire evaluation, selection, interpretation and preparation, performance aspects such as tuning, balancing, phrasing, and teaching improvisation in the rehearsal setting. Special topics include starting and building jazz programs, and jazz for younger students.
Prerequisites MULS*222, MULS*212, or MULS*232
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 431 Basic Conducting College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
An introduction to a basic repertoire of conducting patterns and gestures, providing students with a hands-on laboratory conducting experience, and giving them opportunities to utilize their music theory analytical and aural skills. Through lectures, laboratory activities, and assignments, students are introduced to the technical skills used in conducting, are provided with opportunities to explore and implement them, and develop assessment strategies to improve their conducting.
Prerequisites MUSC*204 and MUSC*206
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*431, MUED*591, MU*254, MUED*433 |
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MUED 432 Basic Conducting II College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
A continuation of the basic repertoire of conducting patterns and gestures, providing students with a hands-on laboratory conducting experience, and giving them opportunities to utilize their music theory analytical and aural skills. Through lectures, laboratory activities, and assignments, students are introduced to the technical skills used in conducting, are provided with opportunities to explore and implement them, and develop assessment strategies to improve their conducting.
Prerequisites MUED*431
Open to Music majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 433 Basic Conducting I College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
An introduction to a basic repertoire of conducting patterns and gestures, providing students with a hands-on laboratory conducting experience, and giving them opportunities to utilize their music theory analytical and aural skills. Through lectures, laboratory activities, and assignments, students are introduced to the technical skills used in conducting, are provided with opportunities to explore and implement them, and develop assessment strategies to improve their conducting.
Prerequisites MUSC*204 and MUSC*206
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*431, MUED*591, MU*254, MUED*433 |
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MUED 495 Field Experience I College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
An integral component of music education studies, as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for pre-service teachers, is to engage in fieldwork studies with certified teaching professionals. Music Education Fieldwork 1 and 2 are mandatory fieldwork experiences for music education students. Thirty hours of observation in either instrumental or vocal music classrooms and/or ensembles is required. An observation journal reflective of teaching and learning strategies observed, interviews with faculty, and conclusions drawn upon the fieldwork experience are essential components of the course.
Only open to MAT & MM Music Education majors and Music Education minors. Special Tuition & Fees Apply This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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MUED 496 Field Experience II College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 30.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
An integral component of music education studies, as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for pre-service teachers, is to engage in fieldwork studies with certified teaching professionals. Music Education Fieldwork 1 and 2 are mandatory fieldwork experiences for music education students. Thirty hours of observation in either instrumental or vocal music classrooms and/or ensembles is required. An observation journal reflective of teaching and learning strategies observed, interviews with faculty, and conclusions drawn upon the fieldwork experience are essential components of the course.
Only open to MAT & MM Music Education majors and Music Education minors. Special Tuition & Fees Apply This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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MUED 510 Brass Instruments College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Students learn basic breathing, embouchure, sound-production, and fingerings for standard band and orchestra brass instruments, appropriate repertoire and pedagogy, and diagnosing typical problems of beginning performers. The performance emphasis is on cornet/trumpet, and horn and trombone, with euphonium and tuba being assigned to brass and bass majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 511 Flute & Double Reed Instrument College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Students learn basic breathing, embouchure, sound-production, and fingerings for flute, appropriate repertoire and pedagogy, and diagnosis of typical problems of beginning performers. The performance emphasis in this course is on flute, with an introduction to oboe and bassoon.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 512 Creative Classroom Musicianship College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
This course focuses on learning to play the guitar for use in general music classroom and ensemble accompaniment settings. Students will learn basic chords, progressions, and the ability to accompany and sing varied songs in general music and ensemble settings. Students will also learn about creative and alternative methods of engaging groups of students in musical expression and production.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 513 Percussion Instruments College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Students learn basic drum performing techniques and an overview of all pitched and non-pitched standard band and orchestra percussion section instruments, appropriate repertoire and pedagogy, and diagnosis of typical problems of beginning performers. The performance emphasis of this course is on drum set, with timpani and mallet percussion being assigned to percussion majors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 514 Single Reed Instruments College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Students learn basic breathing, embouchure, sound-production, and fingerings for standard band and orchestra woodwind instruments, appropriate repertoire and pedagogy, and diagnosis of typical problems of beginning performers. The performance emphasis in this course is on clarinet and saxophone.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 515 String Instruments College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Students learn basic bowing techniques, hand positions, and fingerings for standard orchestral instruments, appropriate repertoire and pedagogy, and diagnosis of typical problems of beginning performers. The performance emphasis of this course is on violin and electric bass, with viola and cello being assigned to bass majors.
Prerequisites MUSC*102
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 516 Music Pedagogy I - Private Lessons College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Pedagogical and practical aspects relative to teaching private lessons. Students study the components of lessons, various pedagogical approaches, the interpersonal nature of private instruction, repertoire selection, diagnosis of problems, and administrative issues that are part of both private lessons and developing and managing a studio.
Prerequisites MULS*212, MULS*222, or MULS*232
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUED 517 Music Pedagogy II - Improvisation College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
The pedagogy of teaching improvisation to students of all ages, including an evaluation of literature available for various levels of difficulty.
Prerequisites MULS*212, MULS*222, or MULS*232
This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUED 518 Psychology of Music Teaching & Learning College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 500 level graduate course
This course covers major theories and developments associated with music cognition and child development in physical, emotional, and psychological terms; and principles supported by psychological observation and investigation that appear to possess import for the teaching/learning endeavor in music. Emphasis is placed on the application of learning theories to practical considerations of teaching, including motivation, learning sequence, student-teacher interaction, and classroom management. Developmental theories, like those of Piaget and Erikson, and current research in cognitive science, are explored with attention to selecting learning experiences in the music and art classrooms.
Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*400, MUED*518, MU*451A |
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MUED 519 Music and Children with Special Needs I College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 500 level graduate course
This course consists of readings, discussions, guest speakers, classroom observations, and simulated teaching to help students define and examine various types of disabilities; develop a background on special education practices and laws in America; develop an appreciation of the needs of handicapped persons in general society, in education, and in music education; and guide music education students in developing goals and objectives, adapting lessons and preparing meaningful lesson plans for special students in the music classroom. Participation in class discussion based on assigned reading, a written/verbal presentation on a specific disability, field observations, and two written examinations provide the basis for evaluating student achievement.
Prerequisites LACR*102 or LACR*103
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*401, MU*451B, MUED*401, MUED*519 |
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MUED 520 Music Pedagogy III: Pre-K to Grade 4 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
Study of pedagogical issues and approaches for music instruction in classroom music settings for children from pre-kindergarten through grade 4. Topics include goal setting and lesson planning, selection of age-appropriate materials and methods, and assessment of learning.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*540, MUED*541
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 521 Music Pedagogy IV: Grades 5 to 8 College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Study of pedagogical issues and approaches for music instruction in classroom music in grades 5-8. Topics include goal setting and lesson planning, selection of age-appropriate materials and methods, and assessment of learning, as well as the development of advanced skills in functional piano, and writing/arranging for classroom ensembles. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of technology (i.e., Smart Music, Yamaha MIS etc.) and social instruments in the music classroom. This is a TI:ME Level II course.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 522 Music Pedagogy V: Grades 9 - 12 College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Study of pedagogical issues and approaches for music instruction in classroom music in grades 9-12. Topics include goal setting and lesson planning, selection of age-appropriate materials and methods, and assessment of learning. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of technology (i.e., Finale, etc.) in the music classroom and teaching composition and music theory at the secondary school level, as well as digital/audio recording. This is a TI:ME Level II course.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 523 Music Pedagogy VI Vocal/Choral College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Study of pedagogical issues and approaches for music instruction in vocal/choral music. Topics include voice theory, vocal production, teaching methods, and instructional materials in K-12 settings. The physiology of the voice is studied with reference to principles of choral singing. Special problems of the child and adolescent are considered.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 530 Alternative Ensembles Elementary and Middle School Ensembles College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Students develop performance and rehearsal skills in alternative ensembles for use in school such as bucket drums, hand bells, samba percussion, and steel pans. Two to three ensembles are covered in any given semester. Age-appropriate rehearsal techniques are emphasized, along with rehearsal planning, appropriate repertoire, equipment selection, and maintenance, and composing and arranging for such ensembles.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 532 Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 60.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Ensemble Rehearsal Techniques focuses on appropriate ensemble rehearsal measures, rehearsal planning and design, pedagogical methods, score study and analysis, repertoire evaluation, conducting techniques and assessment and reflection skills. This course has a fieldwork component where students will have the opportunity to observe and work with public school secondary instrumental ensembles.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 533 Instrumental Conducting College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Conducting is an essential understanding and tool for a musician-educator. The means to effectively communicate with ensembles, and to make connections between the repertoire and musicians is a necessary foundational skill. This course will focus on the core components of instrumental conducting, score preparation and analysis, and the ability to understand and use varied conducting gestures and patterns.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUED 540 Student Teaching - Elementary College of Performing Arts School of Music
4 credits undefined hours 500 level graduate course
Taken in a cooperating school, the internship represents full-time employment equivalency under the mentorship of a certified music teacher. It is intended to provide the practical experience in which the intern is integrated into the program, assuming professional-level responsibilities and experiences. A university supervisor observes, advises, and facilitates the relationship between mentor and intern, and assesses the student during the internship.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*520, MUED*521, MUED*530, MUED*541
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*540, MU*555 |
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MUED 541 Student Teaching Seminar - Elementary College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Discussion and analysis of field experiences, special workshops and field trips. Continuing development and refinement of skills in reflective practice is emphasized as well as the needs of special learners.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*540
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*541, MU*558 |
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MUED 542 Student Teaching Secondary College of Performing Arts School of Music
4 credits 0.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Taken in a cooperating school, the internship represents full-time employment equivalency under the mentorship of a certified music teacher. It is intended to provide practical experience in which the intern is integrated into the program, assuming professional-level responsibilities and experiences. A university supervisor observes, advises, and facilitates the relationship between the mentor and intern, and assesses the student during the internship.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*522, MUED*531, MUED*543
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 543 Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Discussion and analysis of field experiences, special workshops, and field trips. Continuing development and refinement of skills in reflective practice is emphasized as well as certification, job searching, career development, and instrument repair.
Corequisite Course(s): MUED*542
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 590 Rehearsal Techniques - Jazz Ensemble College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Appropriate rehearsal techniques are studies along with rehearsal planning, score study and analysis, repertoire evaluation, selection, interpretation and preparation, performance aspects such as tuning, balancing, phrasing, and teaching improvisation in the rehearsal setting. Special topics include starting and building jazz programs, and jazz for younger students.
Prerequisites MULS*222, MULS*212, or MULS*232
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 591 Basic Conducting College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
An introduction to a basic repertoire of conducting patterns and gestures, providing students with a hands-on laboratory conducting experience, and giving them opportunities to utilize their music theory analytical and aural skills. Through lectures, laboratory activities, and assignments, students are introduced to the technical skills used in conducting, are provided with opportunities to explore and implement them, and develop assessment strategies to improve their conducting.
Prerequisites MUSC*204 and MUSC*206
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course is equated with the following courses: MUED*431, MUED*591, MU*254, MUED*433 |
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MUED 592 Music & Children with Special Needs II College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 500 level graduate course
Music and Children with Special Needs II is a required co-requisite for all Music Education minor and/or MAT in MUED students. This course will focus on quality pedagogical design in making adaptations and accommodations for special learners in the music education classroom. These will include cognitive, behavioral, physical, linguistic and social means of differentiation. Effective instructional strategies, interventions, and literacy development to meet the needs of all learners in the music education classroom are major themes addressed through study and research in this course.
This course is not repeatable for credit. This course can fulfill a liberal arts elective or free elective requirement.
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MUED 595 Field Experience I College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
An integral component of music education studies, as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for pre-service teachers, is to engage in fieldwork studies with certified teaching professionals. Music Education Fieldwork 1 and 2 are mandatory fieldwork experiences for music education students. Thirty hours of observation in either instrumental or vocal music classrooms and/or ensembles is required. An observation journal reflective of teaching and learning strategies observed, interviews with faculty, and conclusions drawn upon the fieldwork experience are essential components of the course.
Special Tuition & Fees Apply This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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MUED 596 Field Experience II College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 30.0 hours 500 level graduate course
An integral component of music education studies, as outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for pre-service teachers, is to engage in fieldwork studies with certified teaching professionals. Music Education Fieldwork 1 and 2 are mandatory fieldwork experiences for music education students. Thirty hours of observation in either instrumental or vocal music classrooms and/or ensembles is required. An observation journal reflective of teaching and learning strategies observed, interviews with faculty, and conclusions drawn upon the fieldwork experience are essential components of the course.
Special Tuition & Fees Apply This course is not repeatable for credit. This course may not be audited. This course cannot be taken pass/fail.
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MUED 600 Historical Foundations of Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
An intensive reading course in the history of educational thought and practices in music education in the United States from the Colonial Period to modern times. Students develop a basic understanding of the historical roots of Music Education in America and various movements, philosophies, and events that have had an impact on it. These movements and philosophies are analyzed in terms of their impact and effectiveness and why some have succeeded where others failed. An analysis of ideas and events reveal historical cycles, socio-political ramifications, and periodic reintroduction/revision of previous ideas and approaches. Current trends in American music education are analyzed though the use of historical perspective. Students also develop basic historical research and reporting skills.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 601 Philosophical Foundations Of Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
An intensive reading course in the philosophical basis of music education. Emphasis is placed on how one’s philosophic perspective informs and molds praxis with particular application to the curriculum and instruction in school music. The course moves chronologically from the roots of philosophy in Ancient Greece to today, but most emphasis is placed on 20th and 21st century thought and movements in American education. Students develop a basic understanding of the philosophical perspectives of Music Education in America and various movements, philosophies, and events that have had an impact on it. Students become familiar with the basic schools and terminology of philosophy needed to be able to think about and discuss philosophical issues in music, education, and music education. Current trends in American music education are analyzed from a philosophical perspective. Students develop basic philosophical research and reporting skills.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 602 Sociological Foundations of Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
An intensive reading, research, and discussion course in the sociology of music education’s role in society. Students develop a basic understanding of the sociological functioning of music in society and how education in music should, but often does not, meet the greater society’s needs. Socialization in performing groups, group identity, and sociology of schools is studied. Current trends in US music education will be analyzed from a sociological perspective. Students will also develop basic sociological research and reporting skills. This course may be offered on-line.
Restricted to graduate students. Open to majors in the School of Music only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 603 Curriculum and Assessment in Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
The course covers the development, writing, and evaluation of curriculum as a dynamic interactive process based on research. Students develop curriculum writing and evaluation skills through critical review of various curricula, analyses of curriculum models, and developing their own curricula. Measurement and assessment of learning, which is the crucial dynamic element in curricula, is covered in depth. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to critically analyze curricula, design curricula, and develop appropriate assessment tools for various music learning situations.
Open to Masters in Teaching in Music Education only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 605 Historical and Philosophical Foundations In Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
This is an intensive course of study of the historical and philosophical foundations of music education. This course will encapsulate both the history of music education in the United States from the Colonial period to modern times, and a philosophical emphasis on twentieth and twenty-first century thought and movements in American music education. These movements and philosophies will be analyzed in terms of their impact and effectiveness and why some have succeeded where others failed. An analysis and synthesis of ideas and events will reveal historical cycles, socio-political ramifications, and periodic reintroduction/revision of previous approaches. Current trends in American music education will be analyzed from both historical and philosophical perspectives, while making evident to learners the connections of philosophical theories and theorists, and their significance through the history of music education.
Restricted to graduate students. Open to majors in the School of Music only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 606 Intergration of Technology in Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
This course provides intensive study for learning computer programs that support the music education classroom and for understanding the effective means to authentically integrate technology in K-12 music education. This course will be based upon the seven areas of music technology developed by the Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME), the National Education Technology Standards developed by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and supported by the National Conference (MENC). The purpose of this course is to provide tools and resources to students that will enable them to become active agents in the growth of their technological skills that are needed to support learning in 21st century classrooms.
Restricted to graduate students. Open to majors in the School of Music only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 610 Vsm Curricular Dev. and Plan College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 - 3 credits undefined hours 600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. Go to www.villanova.edu/studentlife/music/summerstudies/ for course descriptions and campus information.
Only open to MM Music Education majors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUED 620 VSM Music Skills & Techniques College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 - 3 credits undefined hours 600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. Go to www.villanova.edu/studentlife/music/summerstudies/ for course descriptions and campus information.
Only open to MM Music Education majors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUED 630 VSM Technology in Music Ed: College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 - 3 credits undefined hours 600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. Go to www.villanova.edu/studentlife/music/summerstudies/ for course descriptions and campus information.
Only open to MM Music Education majors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUED 641 VSM Orff Certification Level 1 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. The Orff Certification Courses above are part of the American Orff-Schulwerk (AOSA) approved certification course program. Pedagogy skills for teaching basic Orff Schulwerk will be explored and discussed through the use of Music For Children, Murray Volume I and pentatonic folk song material, movement and recorder. Level I teachers will actively learn to use speech, rhymes, poetry, playing pitched and unpitched percussion as well as singing, playing, and improvising in pentatonic for creating an active music curriculum in the school setting. Soprano Recorder pedagogy and skills, creating student-friendly compositions in an elemental style, and models for improvisation will be developed.
Only open to MM Music Education majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 642 VSM Orff Certification Level 2 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. The Orff Certification Courses above are part of the American Orff-Schulwerk (AOSA) approved certification course program. Level II will be a continuation and refinement of Level I content and will explore the aspects of complex rhythms and meter, movement accompaniment, transposed pentatonic, hexatonic, and other modal melodies including: Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian, Ionian, Lydian and Mixolydian. Movement: form-based choreography and traditional folk dance will be used. The alto recorder will be used throughout and the wider ranges of the soprano recorder will be explored, with an emphasis on modal repertoire and improvisation. Music For Children Murray Volumes II & IV will be the foundation of the course.
Prerequisites MUED*641
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 643 VSM Orff Certification Level 3 College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
Course offered at Villanova Summer Music Program. The Orff Certification Courses above are part of the American Orff-Schulwerk (AOSA) approved certification program. Level III: This course will focus on pedagogy of more complex music from Music for Children Volumes III & V as well as eclectic folk music and more complex musical elements, including syncopation, meter, permutations of 16th notes, melody, theme and variation, chaconne, irregular speech/poetry and iconic notation, with an emphasis on improvisation and drama. Recorder studies will explore a wide range of music, including Schulwerk source materials, traditional folk music, and historical and modern repertoire. Movement classes will include a more detailed study of Laban’s movement efforts, folk dances in complex meter, and more complex choreography synthesizing all dance elements studied thus far.
Prerequisites MUED*642
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 780 Thesis/Project Development: Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
The Music Education Thesis is the culmination of learning and professional growth established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based upon the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework, and through knowledge gained from the Foundational courses. The student’s synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative, and thoughtful presentation.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 781 Thesis: Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
The Music Education Thesis is the culmination of learning and professional growth established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education, and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based upon the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework, and through knowledge gained from the Foundational courses. The student’s synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative, and thoughtful presentation.
Prerequisites MUED*780
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUED 785 Project: Music Education College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 600 level graduate course
The Music Education Project is the culmination of learning and professional growth established as an outcome of MM studies in Music Education, and demonstrates mastery of the course of study through a well-designed and developed thesis. This final product is to be designed and focused to achieve outcomes that are based upon the synthesis of understandings acquired from courses in the content coursework, and through knowledge gained from the Foundational courses. The student’s synthesis of knowledge and skills will be exemplified through the creation of an original, creative, and thoughtful presentation.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 111 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area.
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 112 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*111
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 121 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice.
Open to Voice majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 122 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*121
Open to Voice majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 131 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition.
Open to Composition majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 132 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*131
Open to Composition majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 211 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area.
Prerequisites MULS*112
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 212 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*211
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 221 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice.
Prerequisites MULS*122
Open to Voice majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 222 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*221
Open to Voice majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 231 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition.
Prerequisites MULS*132
Open to Composition majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 232 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*231
Open to Composition majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 311 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area.
Prerequisites MULS*212
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 312 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*311
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 321 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice.
Prerequisites MULS*222
Open to Voice majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 322 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*321
Open to Voice majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 331 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition.
Prerequisites MULS*232
Open to Composition majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 332 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*331
Open to Composition majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 400 Senior Recital College of Performing Arts School of Music
0 credits 0.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Year-end graded public recital in the student’s major.
Open to majors in the School of Music only. This course is not repeatable for credit. This course is graded pass/fail only. This course may not be audited. This course is equated with the following courses: MULS*400, MU*040 |
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MULS 411 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area.
Prerequisites MULS*312
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 412 Applied Major Instruction - Instrumental College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in instrumental area. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*411
Open to Instrumental Performance majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 421 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice.
Prerequisites MULS*322
Open to Voice majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 422 Applied Major Instruction - Voice College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in voice. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*421
Open to Voice majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 431 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition.
Prerequisites MULS*332
Open to Composition majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 432 Applied Major Instruction - Composition College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 400 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in composition. Requirements include a year-end graded examination by a jury.
Prerequisites MULS*431
Open to Composition majors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 641 Applied Major Instruction - Graduate College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 600 level graduate course
Private instruction in instrumental, vocal, and composition areas.
Open to majors in the School of Music only. Restricted to graduate students. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MULS 642 Applied Major Instruction - Graduate College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 15.0 hours 600 level graduate course
Private instruction in instrumental, vocal, and composition areas.
Prerequisites MULS*641
Restricted to graduate students. Open to majors in the School of Music only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 101 Applied Instruction Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1.5 credits 7.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas. Private lessons carry an additional fee.
$220 Lesson Fee This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUNM 102 Applied Instruction Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1.5 credits 7.5 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Private instruction in all instrumental, vocal, and composition areas. Private lessons carry an additional fee.
$220 Lesson Fee This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUNM 111 Guitar Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of guitar instruction in contemporary guitar. Course covers basic technique including fingering, scales, chords, and chord melodies. Not open to music majors specializing in guitar.
Not open to music majors specializing in guitar. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 112 Guitar Class for Non-Majors II College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of guitar instruction in contemporary guitar. Course covers basic technique including fingering, scales, chords, and chord melodies. Not open to music majors specializing in guitar.
Not open to music majors specializing in guitar. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 113 Drum Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Drum set instruction in basic technique and contemporary styles including rock, jazz, and Brazilian. Not open to Music majors specializing in percussion.
Not open to music majors specializing in percussion. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 114 Drumset Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Drum set instruction in basic technique and contemporary styles including rock, jazz, and Brazilian. Not open to Music majors specializing in percussion.
Not open to music majors specializing in percussion. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 115 Brass Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Designed for students with little or no experience or formal training. Students learn basic breathing, embouchures, and reading techniques. Not open to Music majors specializing in brass.
Not open to music majors specializing in brass. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 116 Brass Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Designed for students with little or no experience or formal training. Students learn basic breathing, embouchures, and reading techniques. Not open to Music majors specializing in brass.
Not open to music majors specializing in brass. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 117 Saxophone Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Introductory class in saxophone techniques, embouchure, sound production, breathing, fingering, and literature. Not open to Music majors specializing in saxophone.
Not open to music majors specializing in saxophone. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 118 Saxophone Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Introductory class in saxophone techniques, embouchure, sound production, breathing, fingering, and literature. Not open to Music majors specializing in saxophone.
Not open to music majors specializing in saxophone. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 121 Flute Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Provides the student with a solid introduction to tone and technique development and repertoire for the flute. Not open to Music majors specializing in flute.
Not open to music majors specializing in flute. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 122 Flute Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Provides the student with a solid introduction to tone and technique development and repertoire for the flute. Not open to Music majors specializing in flute.
Not open to music majors specializing in flute. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 123 Piano Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies.
Not open to music majors specializing in piano. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 124 Piano Class for Non-Majors II College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of piano instruction in traditional beginning piano. Coursework includes basic technique including scales, chords, and chord melodies.
Not open to music majors specializing in piano. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 131 Composition for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Students develop basic skills in various aspects of composition, including form, melody, harmony, rhythm, color, texture, notation, improvisation, and orchestration.
Not open to Composition majors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 132 Composition for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
Students develop basic skills in various aspects of composition, including form, melody, harmony, rhythm, color, texture, notation, improvisation, and orchestration.
Prerequisites MUNM*131
Not open to Composition majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 141 Voice Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of voice instruction in the classical training of voice. Course covers proper technique of breathing, support, focus of tone, production of clear, vocal line, and some musical interpretation of literature.
Not open to Voice majors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 142 Voice Class for Non-Majors College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 100 level undergraduate course
One-hour class of voice instruction in the classical training of voice. Course covers proper technique of breathing, support, focus of tone, production of clear, vocal line, and some musical interpretation of literature.
Not open to Voice majors. This course may be completed 2 times for credit
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MUNM 256 Music Explorations: From Beethoven to Buckets College of Performing Arts School of Music
3 credits 45.0 hours 200 level undergraduate course
An introductory course to a number of musical styles, e.g. classical, jazz, gospel, rock, Brazilian, with special focus on musical styles that reflect the mission of the School of Music, CPA and the University. Empahsis will be placed on experiencing music through multiple frames: listening, creating, discussing, writing and assessing. The syllabus will integrate performers from UArts, area universities, and Philadelphia professional venues, as well as guest speakers into course experiences and requirements. Elements of music, including form, composition, texture, intensity and so forth, will serve as unifying for approaching diverse repertoire.
Prerequisites Take LACR*100 or LACR*101;
Not open to Music Performance majors. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 301 Vocal Technique and Coaching I College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the first course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.
Open to Musical Theater minors only. Not open to majors in the School of Music. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 302 Vocal Technique and Coaching II College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the second course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.
Prerequisites MUNM*301 w/ grade of B or better
Open to Musical Theater minors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 304 Vocal Technique and Coaching III College of Performing Arts School of Music
1 credit 15.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
Designed to provide training to non-vocal majors, this is the last course in a three-course sequence introducing students to fundamentals of good vocal technique, proper breathing, vocal anatomy, and performance practice including interpretation for the musical theater stage.
Prerequisites MUNM*302 w/ grade of B or better
Open to Musical Theater minors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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MUNM 311 Musical Theater Technique I College of Performing Arts School of Music
2 credits 60.0 hours 300 level undergraduate course
The course provides a vehicle for Music, Acting, Applied Theater Arts, and Dance performance majors not majoring in Musical Theater to hone skills in musical theater technique through instruction in onstage performance technique for scenes, monologues, duets, and solos drawn from the musical theater repertoire. Cross training in dance, voice, and acting are emphasized.
Prerequisites MUNM*301 or THST*380
Open to Musical Theater minors only. This course is not repeatable for credit.
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