The study of applied voice will include vocal techniques and pedagogy, balanced natural tone, correct pitches and rhythms, and accurate phrasing. Repertoire consisting of art songs and arias in representative style periods and languages, including but not limited to Italian, French, English, and German. Music theater literature may be included, at the discretion of the instructor. Restricted to students with freshman and sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.

Students will study healthy vocal technique and pedagogy utilizing a supported, balanced tone. Repertoire will consist of a combination of music literature including music theatre and art songs in English and other lyric languages of interest to the student (i.e. Spanish, Italian, Latin, French, German, etc.) Restricted to non-music majors. Restricted to students with freshman or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit. AE

Continuation of the development of skills learned in undergraduate conducting, with emphasis on baton technique, gesture, score preparation, score reading and interpretation, performance practice, and rehearsal sequencing. Prerequisite: at least one undergraduate-level conducting course.

The study of teaching choral music and directing techniques for middle/junior high and senior high school. Topics include rehearsal techniques, repertoire, voicing, curriculum design, classroom management, learning styles, teaching strategies, strategies for teaching students with disabilities, the changing voice, and philosophy. Emphasis on the total years program in perspective with performances and understanding the non-musical responsibilities of a middle/junior high and high school teacher.

A class designed for the music education major with emphasis on the development of childrens listening, performance, literacy, and creative-expressive skills. Students will learn how to: 1) design age appropriate lesson plans; 2) structure the classroom environment; 3) apply classic techniques of Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze and other emerging pedagogies; 4) measure and grade musical progress; 5) teach through the multiple intelligences; 6) teach multicultural music; and 7) provide opportunity for aesthetic experiences.

A course presenting the study and critical analysis of many pedagogical approaches of the teaching of singing. For the advanced vocal/choral student, it is a research and discussion course with a major research project. The course includes observation, practice teaching, and studio business practices of private teaching. Students use the vocal lab for research using VoceVista software and other technology. The teaching of private voice lessons is a practicum experience for the student teacher/singer.

Instrumental Techniques II introduces music education students to fingering, notation, and pedagogy related to string and percussion instruments. Students will learn basic information for classroom and arranging purposes. Prerequisite: at least two Music Theory courses at the undergraduate level.

Instrumental Techniques I introduces music education students to fingering, notation, and pedagogy related to woodwind and brass instruments. Students will learn basic information for classroom and arranging purposes. Prerequisite: At least two music theory courses at the undergraduate level.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a music faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Non-classroom experiences in the field of Music. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurrence, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Department Chair approval required prior to scheduling. Graded CR/NC.