Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Examines technology in music education. Computer hardware and software for notation, sequencing, multimedia, computer-assisted instruction, database, and sound editing are discussed. Provides practical understanding of music instrument digital interface, audio, video, Internet navigation, and web page design.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Philosophy of music teaching. Professional activities and organizations. Current trends. Career opportunities. Personal/professional competency of model teachers. Analysis of prospective teacher's personal/professional goals and competency.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Orientation to school settings: organization, services, guidance, goals, evaluation. Observations and supervised teaching experiences in music at elementary/secondary levels. Experiences coordinated with music education courses in sophomore/junior years and graduate teacher preparation program. Additional work required of graduate students.

Laboratory in teaching voice, emphasizing performance techniques, care of vocal instrument, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.

Laboratory in string instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstrations of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.

Laboratory in brass instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.

Laboratory in flute, clarinet, and saxophone, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.

Laboratory in oboe and bassoon, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.

Methods and materials for elementary school music programs. Laboratory experience in teaching songs, rhythms, music listening, sight reading, and the use of visual aids. Orff and Kodaly methods.

Methods and resources for grades 6-12 in nonperformance music classes. History, theory, general music. The changing voice. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Laboratory in secondary school level jazz pedagogy and performance skills. Emphasis on developing ability to analyze, criticize, and choose appropriate music/materials for use in developing jazz education curricula for ensemble rehearsal and classroom instruction.

Introduction to psychophysiological and sociophysiological processes involved in musical behavior. For non-music majors: permission of instructor.

Laboratory in percussion instruments, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instruments, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper-division status or permission of instructor.

Principles and techniques of conducting and rehearsing choral groups. Music literature for typical choral group in schools.

Principles and techniques of conducting and rehearsing instrumental groups. Music literature for typical instrumental groups in schools.

An examination of the cognitive processes related to the creation, experience, and interpretation of music. Additional work required of graduate students.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Develop understanding, expertise, and practical experience working with a children's choir through score analysis, rehearsal observations, and conducting experiences. In-depth study of choral music appropriate for children's choirs of varying levels.

Philosophical foundation for marching bands. Lecture/lab format promoting discussion and practical application of skills necessary to organize, administer, and implement the high school band program successfully. Music education majors or permission of instructor.

Laboratory in guitar, emphasizing performance techniques, care of instrument, acoustical considerations, elementary ensemble performance, and practical demonstration of methods and materials for individual/group instruction. Upper division status or permission of instructor. Music majors only.