Prepares the music educator for successful experiences teaching jazz at the secondary level. Students gain insights into performance and rehearsal techniques for the instrumental jazz ensemble. Explores approaches for teaching jazz theory, improvisation, and selecting literature for young students. Own instrument required for certain classes. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 1111 and 2103. Offered spring only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Explores basic tonal music improvisation and performance styles that include Bach Solo Suites, Classical concerto cadenzas and music of India. Offered spring of even-numbered years. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2111 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Examines instructional methods/materials and pedagogical approaches appropriate for beginning to advanced string students in private studio, small ensemble, or large ensemble contexts. Topics may include group teaching strategies, as well as contemporary approaches including Rolland and Suzuki. Recommended prereqs., MUSC 2103 and 3163. Offered spring only. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Discusses teaching philosophies, objectives, and procedures. Examines and evaluates methods and materials. Studies practical aspects with which the private teacher is concerned. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered fall of even-numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Materials and techniques for teaching piano with a focus on the intermediate level student. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Offered only in spring of odd-numbered years. Requisites: Restricted to College of Music (MUSC) undergraduate students only.
Helps develop the skills needed to administer and teach all aspects of a contemporary high school marching band. Includes drill conception and design, instruction, organization, and administration. Offered fall only. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MUSC 2103 and EMUS 1287 (all minimum grade D-). Restricted to College of Music (MUSCU) majors or graduate students only.
