Music Education (MUSE) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
MUSE 201. Teaching K-8 Music
Procedures and resources for classroom teachers. Prereq.: MUSM 100 or consent of instructor. 2 Cr. F, S.
MUSE 240. Introduction to Music Education
Overview of music programs in the public schools and roles of professional music educators. Reading, observation, and discussion of contemporary trends and practices. Prereq.: MUSM 101. 2 Cr. F.
MUSE 244. Introduction to Instruments
Basics of string, wind and percussion techniques, acoustics and pedagogy for vocal music education students. Prereq.: MUSM 102. 2 Cr. F, ALT.
MUSE 331. Elementary General Music Methods
Methods and materials for fostering students' musical growth in the elementary music program. Integrated lab. Prereq.: MUSE 240. 2 Cr. F.
MUSE 332. Secondary Music Methods
Methods and materials for developing students' musical growth through general music and performance classes, grades 5-12. Prereq.: MUSE 331, PRAXIS 1 exam. 3 Cr. S.
MUSE 334. Introduction to Methods of Orff and Kodaly
Pedagogical techniques of Orff-based and Kodaly-based music education for elementary and middle school. Prereq.: MUSE 331 or MUSE 420. 2 Cr. F.
MUSE 345. Instrumental Pedagogy
Techniques and materials for teaching instrumental performance. Restricted to BM majors. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
MUSE 346. String Techniques and Pedagogy
Techniques and skills for performance. Selection, care and maintenance of instruments, teaching techniques, and instructional materials. 2 Cr. F, ALT.
MUSE 347. Brass Techniques and Pedagogy
Techniques and skills for performance. Selection, care and assembly of instruments, teaching, techniques, and instructional materials. 2 Cr. F, ALT.
MUSE 348. Woodwind Techniques and Pedagogy
Techniques and skills for performance. Selection, care and assembly of instruments, teaching techniques, and instructional materials. 2 Cr. S, ALT.
MUSE 349. Percussion Techniques and Pedagogy
Techniques and skills for percussion performance. Selection of instruments and repertoire, care and maintenance, teaching techniques and rehearsal strategies, and instructional materials for the music educator. 2 Cr. S, ALT.
MUSE 468. Student Teaching Seminar
Issues specific to student teaching in music. Coreq.: ED 467. 1 Cr. F, S.
MUSE 477. Practicum in Piano Pedagogy I
Utilization of knowledge gained in 430, 431 through practical supervised experience. Prereq.: 430, 431, 334 or CEEP 361. 1 Cr. F.
MUSE 478. Practicum in Piano Pedagogy II
Continuation of 477. Prereq.: 430, 431, 334 or CEEP 463. 1 Cr. S.
Music Education (MUSE) Courses for Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students
MUSE 420/520. Early Childhood Music
Methods and materials for teaching music to children ages two through seven. 2 Cr. DEMAND.
MUSE 428/528. Introduction to Orff-Schulwerk
Basic overview or materials and characteristics of Orff-Schulwerk-based musical instruction, with emphasis on elementary and middle-school music. Prereq.: 201, 331 or consent of instructor. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
MUSE 430/530. Elementary Piano Pedagogy
Basic problems, techniques and materials relevant to teaching piano to the pre-school and elementary student. Business challenges of running a studio. Professional responsibilities of the private teacher. 2 Cr. F, DEMAND.
MUSE 431/531. Intermediate Piano Pedagogy
Basic problems, techniques and materials relevant to teaching piano to the intermediate and early advanced student. Performance practices of historical periods related to this material. Techniques in judging and critiquing performance. 2 Cr. S, DEMAND.
MUSE 442/542. Vocal Pedagogy
Basic techniques in the teaching of voice including the young voice. Survey of procedures and materials. 2 Cr. F.
MUSE 483/583. Workshop: New Music Materials Clinic
Participation in clinic and music reading sessions at an approved new music materials clinic. May be repeated, maximum 1 credit toward a degree program. 1 Cr. SUM.
MUSE 489/589. Workshop: Minnesota Music Educators Clinic
Participation in clinic and workshop sessions at Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid-Winter Clinic. May be repeated. Maximum of 1 Cr. toward a degree program. 1 Cr. S.
