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Senior Courses
Music Education 331
Conducting I
Basic conducting techniques with the use of the baton; simple and condensed scores for selected choral and instrumental works. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s):Music 211 and 225.
Continuation of Music Education 331; the full score and more difficult choral and instrumental works. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s):Music Education 331.
Strategies for integrating popular music into the curriculum, including popular music listening strategies, pedagogical approaches and hand-on experience with modern band instruments including guitar, bass, keyboard, drum set, vocals and technology. Course Hours:3 units; (3-2) Antirequisite(s):Credit for Music Education 341 and 417.04 will not be allowed.
Strategies for teaching music at the elementary level both in schools following the Alberta curriculum and community contexts. Learning experiences will help students design lessons with a strong emphasis on music making appropriate for young learners. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Antirequisite(s):Credit for Music Education 343 and 417.6 will not be allowed.
Performing and teaching techniques for instruments used in the schools. Course Hours:3 units; (3-2.5) Prerequisite(s):Music Education 331.听听 Notes:A supplementary fee will be assessed to cover additional costs associated with this course.
Continuation of Music Education 401. Musical and practical aspects of band conducting, including teaching skills, curriculum and appropriate teaching strategies. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s):Music Education 401.
Vocal Music in the School: Teaching Methods and Materials
Introduction to a comprehensive vocal program for elementary and secondary classrooms, including teaching methods and materials. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s):Music Education 331.
Vocal Music in the School: Curriculum and Teaching Strategies
Continuation of Music Education 413. Musical and practical aspects of vocal music in the classroom, including teaching skills, curriculum and appropriate teaching strategies. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s):Music Education 331.
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Various topics such as advanced band techniques and literature, choral techniques and literature, philosophy and foundation of music education or jazz for the classroom. Course Hours:3 units; (3-2) or (3-0) Prerequisite(s):Music 213 or Music Theory and Composition 203. Antirequisite(s):Credit for Music Education 417.04 and 341 will not be allowed. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Individual study in a selected music education area. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Music. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Individual study in a selected music education area. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Music. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Selected topics with emphasis upon practical application relevant to the field of music education. Various topics are regularly offered under this title, such as early childhood, Kodaly pedagogy, administration of school music programs and techniques of school music supervision. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Music. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Practical application of teaching techniques studied in graduate level school music courses. Will include various topics such as early childhood, Kodaly, choral and instrumental. Course Hours:3 units; (2-4)
Individual directed study in an area of Music Education (doctoral level). Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Music. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
Selected topics with emphasis upon practical application relevant to the field of Music Education. Possible topics may include early childhood musical development, Kodaly pedagogy, folk music studies, choral and instrumental pedagogy and the role of new technologies within the discipline. Course Hours:3 units; (3-0) Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Division Chair, Music. MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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