Music Education
155.
Orchestral Instruments.
(1-2 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Group instruction in orchestral instruments and guitar. Open only to students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education or the Bachelor of Music String Pedagogy or Theory and Composition concentrations. Specific areas are announced in the class schedule each semester.
{Fall, Spring}
194.
Introduction to Music Education.
(1)
Dalby
Will assist the student in discovering personal strengths and weaknesses relative to a career as a professional music educator.
{Fall}
195.
Introductory Teaching Practicum.
(1)
Dalby, Carlow
Provides first-year music education majors with practical teaching experience in music classrooms. Assists in evaluating the music education candidate's suitability for a music teaching career in terms of musicianship, leadership, communication ability, and personal dispositions.
Prerequisite: 194.
{Spring}
213.
Choral Lab.
(0, no limit Δ)
Carlow
Designed to provide future choral teachers with experience conducting and rehearsing standard literature with a choral ensemble.
Prerequisite: MUSE 194 and MUSE 195 and two semesters of MUS 101.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Fall, alternate years}
215.
Instrumental Lab.
(0, no limit Δ)
Dalby
Designed to provide future instrumental teachers with experience conducting and rehearsing standard literature with an instrumental ensemble. Students will also hone their performing skills on the various instruments of the band and orchestra.
Prerequisite: 194 and 195 and two semesters of MUS 101.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Spring, alternate years}
233.
Symphony Orchestra.
(1, no limit Δ)
Pérez-Gómez
(Also offered as MUS 233)
Study and public performance of symphonic literature. Auditions required.
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
241.
University Band.
(1, no limit Δ)
Rombach, Simons
(Also offered as MUS 241)
Study and performance of concert band literature. Marching band required for wind and percussion emphases in music education. Audition required but open to all students.
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
243.
Concert Choir.
(1, no limit Δ)
Ellingboe
(Also offered as MUS 243)
Select mixed-voice choral ensemble, 28–34 singers. Performs significant works of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classic, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Audition required but open to all students.
Maximum of 8 hours credit allowed toward degrees in the BUS, in the College of Fine Arts or in the College of Education; 4 hours in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
292.
Early Childhood Music for Classroom Teachers.
(3)
Introductory course for teachers wanting to learn to use music in childcare, kindergarten and primary classrooms. Topics include: children's literature, the child voice, movement and instruments in early childhood settings.
{Fall}
293.
Multicultural Awareness Through Music Skills.
(3)
Hoffman
The music of global ethnic groups with emphasis on the musical skills needed to assist the elementary teacher toward relevant enrichment in teaching the humanities.
{Spring, alternate years}
298.
Music for the Elementary Teacher.
(3)
Otero
Will prepare elementary classroom teachers to teach music education in a self-contained classroom in traditional and open situations.
{Fall, Spring}
313.
Choral Music Methods.
(3)
Carlow
Administration, organization, literature, teaching and conducting techniques appropriate for public school choral programs.
Prerequisite: 346 and 363 and 446.
{Spring, alternate years}
315.
Instrumental Music Methods.
(3)
Administration, organization, teaching and conducting techniques appropriate for public school instrumental programs. Includes a required off-campus school teaching lab component.
Prerequisite: 363.
{Fall}
317.
Jazz Methods.
(1)
Kostur
Teaching the jazz ensemble, including style and harmony, methods, literature, organization and administration appropriate for school jazz programs.
Prerequisite: 194.
{Fall, alternate years}
346.
Teaching Music in the Elementary Schools.
(3)
Carlow
Designed for pre-service music education majors. Focus: methods, strategies, musicianship and curriculum development in elementary school music. Includes a required off-campus school teaching lab component. Successful completion of Music Education Screening is required for enrollment.
Prerequisite: 194 and 195.
{Fall}
347.
Introduction to Early Childhood Music Education.
(1)
Carlow
An introductory methods course focused on music education of infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Includes field experiences with the UNM Music Prep School early childhood classes.
Prerequisite: 346
{Spring, alternate years}
363.
Conducting.
(2)
Rombach-Kendall
Basic conducting skills directed toward music education majors. Development of beat patterns, expressive gestures, score reading and score study. Lab experience with conducting class ensemble.
Prerequisite: MUS 252.
Restriction: junior or senior standing; Bachelor of Music Education major.
(Fall)
400.
Student Teaching in the Elementary School.
(3-6, no limit Δ)
Carlow, Dalby
Student must have completed preliminary requirements as stated in the Department of Music Undergraduate Student Handbook in order to enroll.
{Fall, Spring}
415.
Instrumental Repertory.
(1)
Rombach
Selecting repertoire for middle school and high school bands and orchestras, with emphasis on criteria, resources, teaching of comprehensive musicianship through repertoire and programming.
Prerequisites: 194 and 195.
{Fall, alternate years}
429 / 529.
Workshop .
(1-4, no limit Δ)
Intensive study of a particular topic related to the field of Music Education.
{Summer}
438 / 538.
Selected Topics in Music Education.
(3, no limit Δ)
Dalby, Carlow
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to focus a course structured around their expertise or research activities.
{Spring, alternate years}
441.
Marching Band Methods.
(2)
Methods of teaching, organizing and administering the marching band, including charting, arranging, movement, drill and dealing with percussion and support units (e.g., flags, twirlers). Current computer technology used in creating marching drill will be taught.
{Spring, alternate years}
*446.
Secondary School Music.
(3)
Dalby
An examination of the role of music in secondary schools. Topics include curricula, teaching methodology, classroom management, measurement and evaluation, and music technology. Includes a required off-campus school teaching lab component.
Prerequisite: 346
{Spring}
455.
Teaching Reading in the Music Classroom.
(3)
Carlow
Developing competencies in teaching strategies for music teachers; establishing a theoretical framework for exploring approaches to reading/language development in the music classroom. Emphasis on teaching activities, specialized skills, learning content through reading of primary/secondary sources.
{Spring and Fall, even-numbered years}
457 / 557.
Foundations of Musical Behavior.
(3)
Dalby
An in-depth study of the nature and development of aural musicianship. Topics include music aptitude, audiation, and music learning theory and Kodály pedagogy. Class activities will help participants refine and broaden their own musical skills.
Restriction: junior or senior standing.
{Fall}
461.
Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools.
(3-6, no limit Δ)
Dalby, Carlow
Student must have completed preliminary requirements as stated in the Department of Music Undergraduate Handbook in order to enroll.
Prerequisite: 446.
{Fall, Spring}
529 / 429.
Workshop .
(1-4, no limit Δ)
Intensive study of a particular topic related to the field of Music Education. See degree restrictions for the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Summer}
532.
Introduction to Research in Music Education.
(3)
Dalby
Interpretation and critical analysis of recent research. Techniques and procedures for writing research proposals, reports and theses, along with instruction that will enable students to understand and evaluate research in music education.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Every third Summer and every third Spring}
534.
Seminar in Music Education.
(3)
Dalby
An in-depth study of important issues facing contemporary music education. A variety of significant trends, methodologies and movements will be investigated.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Every third Summer and every third Spring}
538 / 438.
Selected Topics in Music Education.
(3, no limit Δ)
Dalby, Carlow
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to focus a course structured around their expertise or research activities.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Offered upon demand}
543 .
Music for the Pre-school Child.
(3)
Carlow
The teacher in private pre-school institutions, church schools, kindergarten; the role of the music consultant.
{Offered upon demand}
550.
Philosophy of Music Education.
(3)
Dalby
An examination of relevant topics and issues in music education philosophy, aesthetics and history.
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Every third Summer and every third Spring}
551.
Graduate Problems.
(1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)
Dalby, Carlow
Enrollment in a graduate degree program in Music Education is strongly recommended. If the student is not pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education, enrollment will require instructor’s approval.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
557 / 457.
Foundations of Musical Behavior.
(3)
Dalby
An in-depth study of the nature and development of aural musicianship. Topics include music aptitude, audiation, and music learning theory and Kodály pedagogy. Class activities will help participants refine and broaden their own musical skills.
{Fall}
598.
Music Education Project.
(1-4)
Carlow, Dalby
A substantial investigation of an appropriate music education topic, accomplished according to basic or applied research models, resulting in original research findings of music teaching materials and methodologies suitable for specific teaching settings. Open only to students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
599.
Master’s Thesis.
(1-6, no limit Δ)
Carlow, Dalby
An original, empirical or practical project carried out under faculty supervision. A substantial written report is expected, one copy of which must be bound for retention by the department. Consult the Department of Music Graduate Student Handbook for total credit requirements. Open only to students pursuing the Master of Music Concentration in Music Education.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
