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USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 174 - 175 | Course Descriptions |
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 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 and music education faculties; 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).
Note exceptions applicable to this program.
Lower Division
Upper Division
MUE 3450 (1)* and/or (depending on professional focus) MUE 3451 (1)
MUE 3460 (1)** and/or (depending on professional focus) MUE 3461 (1)
* Not required of woodwind majors
** Not required of brass majors
* This course also satisfies 3 hours of Historical Perspectives in the Liberal Arts Curriculum.
** This course also satisfies 3 hours of ALAMEA Perspectives in the Liberal Arts Curriculum.
***Either course also satisfies 3 hours of Liberal Arts Exit Requirements in Major Works/Major Issues.
Students should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured from the university advisor listed above. If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements. Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
A music theory placement examination will be administered prior to initial registration in the music theory course sequence.
Auditions for admission, level-ranking, and determination of USF credit hour requirements in applied study in the music performance program must be arranged through the School of Music. Secondary piano proficiency audition but credit hours are not required. Other secondary instruments will not apply toward performance or composition programs but may be applicable toward the Music Education degree (see Music Education program).
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade. If students are coming to the University from a community college, the following prerequisite courses will be accepted as meeting lower level requirements.
Admission Requirements to the University Program of Study
Admission will require an overall GPA of 2.5 with a minimum score of 840 on the SAT (950 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 20 on the ACT. However, an overall 2.25 GPA will be acceptable with a minimum score of 940 on the SAT (1030 if taken after April 1, 1995) or 22 on the ACT. Official grade forgiveness will be used as appropriate.
Professional education courses taken at the community college will transfer as general electives.
Introduction/General Psychology and Sociology are recommended.
Music students must be accepted by audition in their performance area by the School of Music. A music theory placement examination will be administered prior to initial registration in the music theory course sequence.
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USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 182 - 183
MUE 2090 THEORETICAL BASES OF MUSIC EDUCATION (3)
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 2450 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 2460 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 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 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 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 (3)
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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