USF 1996-97 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 105 - 107 | Course Descriptions |

School of Music

MUSIC EDUCATION (MUE):

The music education curriculum is designed to serve students who wish to develop a high level of musical expertise and have a commitment to help develop similar musical potential in other people.

All students seeking a degree in music education are required to pass an audition in their respective performance area and to take a music theory placement test prior to registering for any music theory class. Students who do not pass the diagnostic test will be placed in a music fundamentals course which does not fulfill a requirement in the music major curriculum. All transfer students are required to take a theory placement test and enter at the appropriate level of study. Students may obtain the dates for these examinations from the music office.

Special requirements for all music education majors; successful completion of the piano proficiency requirements as defined by the music faculty; participation in a major performing ensemble each semester the student is enrolled in applied music; and the presentation of a one-half hour recital in the major performing medium during the last semester of enrollment in applied music.

Students are to present a record of satisfactory recital attendance through registration in MUS 2010 (see the specific requirements for MUS 2010 as set by the music faculty).

For other degree requirements see College of Education requirements and the University's General Education and graduation requirements. Note exceptions applicable to this program.

1. Instrumental Specialization (72 cr. hrs.)

   • Music Education courses (20 cr. hrs.) - MUE 2090 (2), MUE 3421 (1), MUE 3422 (1,1), MUE 3423 (1,1), MUE 3450 (1)*, MUE 3451 (1), MUE 3460 (1)**, MUE 3461 (1), MUE 4311 (3), MUE 4321 (2), MUE 4332 (3), MUE 4480 (2)

     *Not required of woodwind majors
     **Not required of brass majors

   • Music courses (min. 52 cr. hrs.) - MUG 3101 (2), MUH 3301 (3), MUH 3302 (3), MUL 2111 (3), MUT 1111 (3), MUT 1112 (3), MUT 1241 (1), MUT 1242 (1), MUT 2116 (3), MUT 2117 (3), MUH 3300 (2), MUT 2246 (1), MUT 2247 (1)
   • Applied Music (Principal) 12 cr. hrs. with a minimum of 4 hours at the 3000 level and concurrent registration in MUS 2010.
   • Music electives (2)
   • Applied Music Secondary (Techniques - 3 cr. hrs.) - (One each: string, percussion, voice)
   • Major performing ensembles - (Minimum of one per semester of applied music - 6 cr. hrs.) Graduating recital
   • Piano proficiency requirement
   • Other Fine Arts Requirement
   • Art, Dance, Theatre (min. 3 cr. hrs.to be selected from one or more of the other departments of the College of Fine Arts)

2. Vocal Specialization (72 cr. hrs.)

   • Music Education courses (16 cr. hrs.) - MUE 2090 (2), MUE 3423 (1), MUE 4352 (2), MUE 3421
   • (1,1), MUE 3450 (1) or 3451 (1)*, MUE 3422 (1), MUE 3460 (1) or 3461 (1)*, MUE 4331 (3), MUE 4311 (3)

     One hour courses must be repeated to achieve 16 cr. hrs.

     *As determined by audition.

   • Music courses (min. 56 cr. hrs.) - MUG 3101 (2), MUH 3300 (2), MUH 3301 (3), MUH 3302 (3), MUL 2111 (3), MUT 1111 (3), MUT 1112 (3), MUT 1241 (1), MUT 1242 (1), MUT 2116 (3), MUT 2117 (3), MUT 2246 (1), MUT 2247 (1)
   • Applied Music (Principal) 12 cr. hrs. through with a minimum of 4 hours at the 3000 level and concurrent registration in MUS 2010.
   • Applied Music Secondary (Techniques 2 cr. hrs.) - (one each: string, percussion)
   • Major Ensembles - (Minimum of one per semester of applied music - 6 cr. hrs.)
   • Music Electives (7)
   • Piano proficiency requirement
   • Graduating recital
   • Other Fine Arts Requirement
   • Art, Dance, Theatre (min. 3 cr. hrs.to be selected from one or more of the other departments of the College of Fine Arts)

3. General Music Specialization (72 cr. hrs.)

   • Music Education courses (15 cr. hrs.) - MUE 3460 (1) or MUE 3461 (1)*, MUE 3450 (1) or MUE 3451 (1)*, MUE 2090 (2), MUE 3421 (1), MUE 4311 (3), MUE 3422 (1),
     MUE 4330 (3), MUE 3423 (1), MUE 4352 (2)

     One hour courses must be repeated to achieve 16 cr. hrs.

     *As determined by audition.

   • Music Courses (min. 56 cr. hrs.) - MUT 1111 (3), MUT 2116 (3), MUL 2111 (3), MUT 1112 (3), MUT 2117 (3), MUH 3300 (2), MUT 1241 (1), MUT 2246 (1), MUH 3301 (3), MUT 1242 (1), MUT 2247 (1), MUH 3302 (3), MUG 3101 (2)
   • Applied Music Principal 12 cr. hrs. with a minimum of 4 hours at the 3000 level and concurrent registration in MUS 2010.
   • Applied Music Secondary Techniques (3 cr. hrs.) - (one each: string, percussion, voice)
   • Major Ensembles - (minimum of one per semester of applied music - 6 cr. hrs.)
   • Major electives (7)
   • Piano proficiency requirement
   • Graduating recital
   • Other Fine Arts requirement
   • Art, Dance, Theatre (min. 3 cr. hrs. to be selected from one or more of the other departments of the College of Fine Arts)

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MUSIC EDUCATION FACULTY

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MUSIC EDUCATION COURSES

MUE 2090 THEORETICAL BASES OF MUSIC EDUCATION (2)

The course is designed to investigate music education practices in the schools. Through the experience and information offered in this course a student will be able to determine his/her commitment to professional music education.

MUE 3421 CHORAL MATERIALS PRACTICUM (1)

PR: CI. A study of choral materials in a laboratory setting appropriate to elementary and secondary school music programs. Course content will change each semester. May be repeated for a total of 2 credit hours.

MUE 3422 BAND MATERIALS PRACTICUM (1)

PR: CI. A study of band materials in a laboratory setting appropriate to elementary and secondary school music programs. Course content will change each semester. May be repeated for a total of 2 credit hours.

MUE 3423 ORCHESTRA MATERIALS PRACTICUM (1)

PR: CI. A study of orchestra materials, in a laboratory setting, appropriate to elementary and secondary school music programs. Course content will change each semester. May be repeated for a total of 2 credit hours.

MUE 3450 BEGINNING WOODWIND TECHNIQUES (1)

PR: Sophomore standing, non-woodwind major. The course introduces the fundamentals of woodwind instrument pedagogy. In addition basic techniques of woodwind performance are taught through the study of clarinet and flute.

MUE 3451 ADVANCED WOODWIND TECHNIQUES (1)

PR: Sophomore standing, woodwind instrument major or MUE 3450. The course develops knowledge and skills dealing with advanced principles of teaching and performing on woodwind instruments.

MUE 3460 BEGINNING BRASS TECHNIQUES (1)

PR: Sophomore standing, non-brass major. The course introduces the fundamentals of brass wind instrument pedagogy. In addition, basic techniques of brass performance are taught through the study of trombone and trumpet.

MUE 3461 ADVANCED BRASS TECHNIQUES (1)

PR: Sophomore standing, brass instrument major or MUE 3460. The course develops knowledge and skills dealing with advanced principles of teaching and performing on all brass instruments.

MUE 4210 MUSIC FOR THE CHILD (3)

PR: Admission to the College of Education. Music fundamentals, the development of music skills and knowledge of music materials and teaching strategies for presenting music to children in the elementary school.

MUE 4311 MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (3)

PR: CI. A study of principles, techniques, materials, and activities as they relate to a comprehensive music curriculum in Grades K-6.

MUE 4321 FOUNDATIONS OF CHORAL MUSIC (2)

This course deals with the development of knowledge and skills needed to effectively organize and teach a choral music program for elementary and intermediate grade level students. Include school observation and participation component. Major status or instructor permission required.

MUE 4330 CLASSROOM MUSIC IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (3)

PR: CI. Development and implementation of methods and techniques for teaching music to the student not participating in secondary school music performing groups.

MUE 4331 CHORAL METHODS IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (3)

PR: CI. Junior standing. Development and implementation of methods techniques for teaching secondary school choral music.

MUE 4332 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL (3)

PR: CI. MUE 3450, MUE 3460, MVP 1211. Junior standing. Development and implementation of methods techniques for teaching secondary school instrumental music.

MUE 4352 FOUNDATIONS OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (2)

PR: CI. MUE 3450, MUE 3460, MVP 1211. Junior standing. Introduction to the foundation of instrumental music instruction in the elementary and middle school.

MUE 4480 MARCHING BAND TECHNIQUES (2)

PR: Junior standing. This course is required of instrumental music education majors. It will provide the student with the needed skills in creating for and teaching the public school marching band.

MUE 4909 DIRECTED STUDY: MUSIC EDUCATION (1-3)

PR: Senior standing. To extend competency in teaching field. Offered only as a scheduled class.

MUE 4936 SENIOR SEMINAR IN MUSIC (2)

CR MUE 4940. Synthesis of teacher candidate's courses in complete college program. Required concurrently with internship.

MUE 4940 INTERNSHIP: MUSIC EDUCATION (1-12)

CR: MUE 4936. One full semester of internship in a public or private school. In special programs where the intern experience is distributed over two or more semesters, students will be registered for credit which accumulates from 9-12 semester hours. (S/U only.)

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