Music Education (MUED)

This course will fulfill the NASM requirement for instrumental music education majors to gain experiences in small ensembles. Students enrolled in this course may complete the requirement through a variety of experiences approved by their academic advisor, including participation in String Ensembles, Camerata Strings, Collegium Musicum, Woodwind Ensembles, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensembles, Jazz Chamber Ensembles, Collaborative Piano and Brass Chamber Ensembles.

This course will fulfill the NASM program requirement for vocal music education majors to gain experiences in small ensembles. Students enrolled in this course may complete the requirement through a variety of experiences approved by their academic advisor, including participation in Treble Chamber Choir, Men's and Women's Chamber Choirs, Bach Aria Group, Madison Singers, Collegium Musicum or Opera Theatre.

Provides vocal track music education majors with experiences, methods, and techniques for instrumental music instruction and a fundamental knowledge of and proficiency on woodwind, brass, percussion and string instruments.

Students engage with ethical, philosophical and pragmatic issues surrounding their choice to pursue professional licensure in PK-12 music education. This course includes observation of learning and teaching in elementary, middle, and high school music classrooms, as well as an introduction to the application of National Core Music Standards, Virginia Standards of Music for Learning, JMU's Conceptual Framework and JMU's Eight Key Questions. Course assignments and projects contribute to continued development of a digital portfolio.

Second course in the sophomore music education sequence. Builds on the foundation of philosophy, history and psychology of music teaching established in the first semester of the sequence (MUED 271) with an emphasis on the application of foundational knowledge to planning and leading instruction. Continued observation in PreK-12 and other settings with opportunities to teach.

This course will provide students with practicum experience in elementary general music and secondary ensemble and/or secondary general music in a VA public or private school, paired with a cooperating teacher. Students will be expected to observe and practice their craft site once per week for the semester they are enrolled. Students will have practical applications through assisting with rehearsals, lessons and/or teach an activity during a class or rehearsal.

This course actively engages MUED students in the recruitment, planning of and engagement with PK-12 students from the community in music making activities. Students will work with faculty and graduate assistants regarding every step of the process of communication, logistics, programming and teaching.

Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching standard woodwind instruments in a heterogeneous class situation. Various methods for woodwind teaching will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.

Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching standard brass instruments in a heterogeneous class situation. Various methods for brass teaching will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.

Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching standard percussion instruments in a heterogeneous class situation. Various methods of percussion teaching will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.

Instruction in the basic skills of playing and teaching string instruments. Instruction will be on violin, viola, cello, and bass in a heterogeneous class situation. Various methods for string teaching will be studied, and materials used in public school teaching will be examined and performed.

Class instruction designed to acquaint the instrumental (nonvoice) major with fundamentals of vocal and choral techniques including posture, breath support, basic vocal production, physiological functions of the vocal mechanism, singer's diction, vocal exercises, and individual as well as ensemble performances.

This class focuses on honing students' secondary instrument playing skills learned in techniques courses. This course instructs students on further rehearsal skills and potential related practicum experiences in the context of a laboratory ensemble setting.

Methods and materials for beginning through intermediate instrumental music students. Administrative concerns are included.

Focuses on broad preparation for teaching the general music courses now found at both middle and high school levels.

Learning experiences related to the career needs of school instrumental music teachers are analyzed, discussed and practiced. Planning and teaching skills are presented for beginning, intermediate and advanced level students.

This course is an in-depth summary of the pedagogy, principles, methodology and resources in choral music education, with special emphases on high school choral teaching and community outreach. This course is designed to aid students in synthesizing their cumulative music education learning into a defined and refined skill set in advance of student teaching and in preparation for a music teaching career. An embedded practicum experience at an area retirement center is an integral component of this course. The level of this intergenerational choir parallels that of a 9th-grade choral ensemble; as such it provides an ideal, hands-on opportunity to teach choral music, leading to a culminating concert.

The general music program in the elementary school presented for future music specialists, K-6. Focus is on the synthesis of current philosophy, learning theories and educational practices for teaching elementary school music. Preparation for organizing music curricula and daily lesson plans is included.

This course examines the topic of music psychology, and explores current findings and related subtopics, including those from brain sciences. Students will observe the practical application of research findings via practicum placements. Students will reflect on, and synthesize their content knowledge of the topic with their personal field experience knowledge for the purpose of making connections to their own career goals for future employment (e.g. music classroom and music therapy settings).

This course covers the skills and knowledge needed to organize, administer, plan and teach marching band shows, including shows for various competitions, parades, football, basketball and festival events; and techniques for developing both marching and playing style through a functional method of fundamental drills.

Covers skills and concepts needed to organize, administer, plan, teach and perform in musicals, jazz choirs and show choirs. Highlights techniques of commercial and theatrical vocal style, fundamentals of producing a musical and choreography for the show choir.

An examination of concert repertoire for string and full orchestra appropriate for performance by students in grades seven through 12. The course will include a study of evaluation and selection of music appropriate for a specific ensemble.

This methods course prepares music educators to teach guitar, modern band, alternative strings and other nontraditional courses and ensembles in school settings. Students develop guitar pedagogy fundamentals and chordal literacy while integrating music technology. Group music making includes jamming, beat-making and songwriting. Grounded in culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, the course emphasizes practical teaching strategies using rock, blues, pop and roots music repertoire to engage all skill levels and learners. Through hands-on guitar performance, ensemble work and technology integration, participants experience curriculum from both student and teacher perspectives, developing skills to attract and retain larger numbers of engaged music students in secondary programs. No prior guitar experience required.

Enables students to apply, in the public school classrooms and the comprehensive child development programs, those skills and attitudes acquired in all components of teacher education. Under the guidance of university supervisors, students are provided activities designed to familiarize them with the classroom teacher's role.

Students will study the repertoire employed in the Orff and Kodaly approaches to music education. They will develop skills and understanding of the principles related to these approaches. Work with peers and school children will provide the opportunity to develop teaching skill. May be repeated for credit.

Students will become familiar with trends affecting students with special needs, and introduced to diverse variations in language ability, assessment, inclusion, and music education. Students will collaborate online through discussion forums regarding case study and video presentations. Students will become knowledgeable in language, motor, visual, and social development, connecting current research and theory to classroom practice. Students will also critically assess inclusive school settings.