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73.100	Observation Lab I	Credits: 0
All students who are registered for 73.151 Introduction to Music Education are required to sign up for Observation lab 1 and complete 15 hours of school observations outlined by course Instructor.
73.141	Introduction To Brass Pedagogy 1	Credits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on brass instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.142	Introduction to Brass Pedagogy 2	Credits: 1
A continuation of 73.141. Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on brass instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.143	Introduction to Guitar Pedagogy	Credits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on the guitar and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.144	Introduction to Woodwind Pedagogy I	Credits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on woodwind instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.145	Introduction to Woodwind Pedagogy 2	Credits: 1
A continuation of 73.144. Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on woodwind instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.151	Introduction To Music Education	Credits: 2
Designed to provide the student with an overview of the principles and practices of music education in today's public schools. Students will observe regular classrooms and music instruction at all levels of N-12 education. This course is a prerequisite for all professional education courses in music education and includes the component of required pre-practicum fieldwork.
73.162	Introduction to Percusion Pedagogy	Credits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on percussion instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instruction and demonstration purposes.
73.200	Observation Lab 2	Credits: 0
All students who are registered for 73.410 Globas Music for the Classroom are required to sign up for Observation Lab 2 and complete 20 hours of school observations outlined by course instructor.
73.201	Computers In Music Education	Credits: 3
Introduction to the role of computers and technology, including use of MIDI and other educational tools in music education programs. Course stresses the development of computer literacy, including knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications as essential tools for educators.
73.212	Special Topics: Sound Thinking	Credits: 3
Special Topics: Sound Thinking is an interdisciplinary elective for sophomore-level undergraduates that explores issues of sound production, musical form, or music in multimedia, depending on faculty and student interest. It is co-taught by Music and Computer Science faculty.
73.241	Introduction to Strings Pedagogy 1	Credits: 1
73.242	Introduction to String Pedagogy 2	Credits: 1
Intensive class instruction toward the development of basic performance proficiency on string instruments and the development of pedagogical skills and techniques for beginning instructionand demonstration purposes.
73.244	Introduction to Voice Pedagogy 1	Credits: 1
Intended to cultivate the fundamental principles of singing. The psychology of singing and the psychology of the singing voice are considered as they apply to tone production and resonance.
73.245	Introduction to Voice Pedagogy 2	Credits: 1
A continuation of Voice Pedagogy 1. Intended to cultivate the fundamental principles of singing. The psychology of singing and the psychology of the singing voice are considered as they apply to tone production and resonance.
73.300	Observation Lab 3	Credits: 0
73.301	Technology in Music Education	Credits: 3
Introduction to the role of computers and tecjnology in music education programs. Course includes the development of computer literacy., including knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet applications as essential to educators, and explores MIDI, the Internet, music software, recording, multimedia and other technologies as educational tools.
73.393	Instrumental Repertoire and RehearsalTechniques	Credits: 3
Examination of appropriate instrumental repertoire for the secondary school level and effective instrumental rehearsal techniques. Includes study of rehearsal planning, score preparation, and the development of fundamental musicianship skills necessary for a successful instrumental ensemble.
73.394	Choral Repertoire and Rehearsal Techniques	Credits: 3
Examination of appropriate choral repertoire for the secondary school level and effective choral rehearsal techniques. Covers auditioning, warmups, choral tone, diction, score preparation, and development of fundamental musicianship skills necessary for a successful choral ensemble. Serves as a choral laboratory setting for the practice of score preparation and rehearsal techniques.
73.400	Observation Lab 4	Credits: 0
All students who are registered to 73.430 General Music Methods 2 are required to sign up for Observation Lab 4 and complete 20 hours of school observations outlined by course Instructor.
73.410	Global Music for Classroom	Credits: 3
Focus on the music education profession's response to multiculturalism in education as evidenced through the National Music Standards and an examination of resources and methodologies for teaching and understanding the music of diverse cultures, styles, and genres. As one of the core professional music education courses, the course includes the component of pre-practicum fieldwork. There will be an additional research project for Graduate Students enrolled in 73.500.
73.420	General Music Methods 1	Credits: 3
A course designed to present the basic fundamentals of general music pedagogy, including lesson planning and the writing of instructional objectives. The course discusses basic principles of curriculum and instruction, assessment, learning styles, and developmental psychology. These are related to state curriculum frameworks and National Music Standards 1-5. As one of the core professional music education courses, the course includes the component of pre-practicum fieldwork in selected settings.
73.430	General Music Methods 2	Credits: 3
Investigation of some of the most popular methods of teaching general music, including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and comprehensive musicianship. Discussion of contemporary issues including music in special education, multicultural music education, and National Music Standards 6-9. As one of the core professional music education courses, the course includes the component of fieldwork in selected settings.
73.491	Appr Teaching Pre K-9	Credits: 6
73.492	Instrumental Repertoire and Rehearsal Techniques	Credits: 3
Examination of appropriate instrumental repertoire for the secondary level and effective instrumental rehearsal techniques. Includes study of rehearsal planning, score preparation, and the development of fundamental musicianship skills necessary for a successful instrumental ensemble.
73.493	Instrumental Ensemble Lab	Credits: 1
Designed to supplement the experiences of the instrumental methods courses. Students gain experience performing on secondary instruments, planning lessons for beginning and intermediate level instrumental ensembles, sand conducting in these settings.
73.494	Choral Ensemble Lab	Credits: 1
Designed to supplement the experiences of the choral and vocal methods courses. Students gain experience by planning lessons for elementary and secondary school level vocal ensembles and conducting in these settings.
73.495	Apprentice Teaching Prek-9 & 5-12	Credits: 10
73.496	Directed Study: Music Education	Credits: 3
Individual work under the supervision of a member of the music education faculty on a specific topic approved by the instructor and the music education faculty. Permission of Coordinator of Music Education required.