Music Education (MUSE)
155.
Orchestral Instruments.
(1-2 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Group instruction in orchestral instruments and guitar. Specific areas are announced in the class schedule each semester.
Open only to students pursuing the Bachelor of Music Education or the Bachelor of Music concentration in String Pedagogy or Theory and Composition.
{Fall, Spring}
194.
Introduction to Music Education.
(1)
Carlow, Giebelhausen, Staff.
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)
Giebelhausen, Staff.
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.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Prerequisite: 194.
{Fall, alternate years}
215.
Instrumental Lab.
(0, no limit Δ)
Staff.
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.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Prerequisite: 194.
{Spring, alternate years}
216.
Music Education Lab.
(0, no limit Δ)
Designed to provide future music teachers the opportunity to attempt teaching practices with peers and faculty in choral, instrumental and general music settings. Students will also hone their performing skills on the various instruments.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Spring}
239.
Spirit Marching Band.
(1, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 239)
Rombach, Simons.
The Spirit Marching Band performs at all UNM home football games. The marching band is open to all students at UNM and CNM. Each member receives a monetary stipend upon completion of the season. (E)
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
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.
{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: 346 and 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}
332.
Sinfonia.
(1, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 332)
Conducted string chamber orchestra of violins (1st and 2nd), violas, cellos and string basses. Repertory from pre-baroque through present. Open to all university students and community members by audition. Contact instructor for audition requirements.
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
333 [233].
Symphony Orchestra.
(1, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 333)
Pérez-Gómez.
Study and public performance of symphonic literature. Auditions required.
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
340 [240].
Symphonic Band.
(1, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 340)
Simons.
The UNM Symphonic Band provides a place for the serious player to explore classic and contemporary repertoire for the wind band. This group is open by audition to talented musicians regardless of academic major. (E)
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
341 [241].
Wind Symphony.
(1, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 341)
Rombach, Simons.
Study, rehearsal and performance of original works and transcriptions for wind ensemble, symphonic band and chamber winds. Audition required, but open to all students.
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
342 [242].
Dolce Suono.
(1, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 342)
Carlow.
An intermediate choral ensemble that sings a broad range of repertoire in different languages. Voice placement required, but open to all students. Non-Music Education majors register for MUS 342. (E)
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
344.
Las Cantantes.
(1, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 344)
A select women's chorus that performs masterpieces of the treble voice repertoire both a cappella and with various instrumental ensembles. Audition required, but open to all students. Non-Music Education majors register for MUS 344.
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
345.
Chamber Singers.
(1, may be repeated five times Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 345)
Elite sixteen-voice ensemble (SATB) made up of primarily vocal performance and vocal music education majors who perform challenging repertoire spanning six centuries. Audition required in the fall for placement into the ensemble for the year.
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
346.
Teaching Music in the Elementary Schools.
(3)
Giebelhausen
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 and MUS 236.
{Fall}
347.
Introduction to Early Childhood Music Education.
(1)
Hoffman
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}
348 [243].
Concert Choir.
(1, no limit Δ)
(Also offered as MUS 348)
Staff.
A highly select SATB ensemble of approximately 40 singers, specializing in choral literature from all periods. Voice placement required, but open to all students. Non-Music Education majors register for MUS 348. (E)
Maximum of 8 credit hours allowed toward degrees in the College of Fine Arts, in the College of Education, and in the B.A. in Liberal Arts and B.I.S. degrees; maximum of 4 credit hours allowed towards degrees in other colleges.
{Fall, Spring}
357.
Foundations of Musical Behavior.
(3)
Giebelhausen
Topics covered will include the value of a professional philosophy of music education, significant trends in the psychology of music, social contexts of music education, the role of curriculum and procedures for preventing discipline problems.
Prerequisite: 194 and 195.
{Spring}
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 and MUS 252L.
Restriction: junior or senior standing; Bachelor of Music Education major.
{Fall}
390.
Pre-Student Teaching Internship in Music Education.
(1)
Students will be placed in a pre-student teaching internship that will involve working with a cooperating teacher in a K-12 music setting. Student must have passed the MEAR exam.
Prerequisite: 357 and MUS 252 and MUS 252L.
Restriction: junior standing and permission of instructor.
400.
Student Teaching in the Elementary School.
(3-6, no limit Δ)
Giebelhausen, Hoffman
Student must have completed preliminary requirements as stated in the Department of Music Undergraduate Student Handbook in order to enroll.
Prerequisite: (313 or 315) and *455 and APMS 491 and MUS 214 and MUS 236 and MUS 252 and MUS 252L and MUS 361 and MUS 362.
Corequisite: 461.
{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.
Prerequisite: 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)
Carlow, Giebelhausen, Staff.
This course allows permanent or visiting faculty to focus a course structured around their expertise or research activities.
{Offered upon demand}
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.
Prerequisite: 194 and 195.
{Spring, alternate years}
*446.
Secondary School Music.
(3)
Giebelhausen, Staff.
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)
Hoffman
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.
Prerequisite: 346 and *446.
{Fall, Spring; even-numbered years}
461.
Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools.
(3-6, no limit Δ)
Carlow, A. Sheinberg, Staff.
Student must have completed preliminary requirements as stated in the Department of Music Undergraduate Handbook in order to enroll.
Prerequisite: (313 or 315) and *455 and APMS 491 and MUS 214 and MUS 236 and MUS 252 and MUS 252L and MUS 361 and MUS 362.
Corequisite: 400.
{Fall, Spring}
477 / 577.
Music Education and Diversity.
(3)
Carlow
Prepares music education students to work in schools with linguistically, culturally, physically and developmentally diverse student populations. Teaching materials selected will primarily represent non-traditional (western) musical cultures. Student must have passed the MEAR exam.
{Fall}
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)
Staff.
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)
Giebelhausen, Staff.
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)
Carlow, Giebelhausen, Staff.
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}
550.
Philosophy of Music Education.
(3)
Carlow, Staff.
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)
Independent study in the field of music education. Enrollment in a graduate degree program in music is strongly recommended.
Restriction: permission of Department of Music Graduate Committee.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
577 / 477.
Music Education and Diversity.
(3)
Carlow
Prepares music education students to work in schools with linguistically, culturally, physically and developmentally diverse student populations. Teaching materials selected will primarily represent non-traditional (western) musical cultures. Student must have passed the MEAR exam.
{Fall}
585.
Technology for Music Education.
(3)
Giebelhausen
This course explores the broad dimensions of technology as they affect the lives of teachers and students in music education. The course is a mix of theoretical ideas and practical projects.
{Fall, alternate years}
590.
Graduate Teaching Internship in Music Education.
(2)
Students will be placed in a graduate teaching internship that will involve working with a cooperating teacher in a K-12 music setting. This internship will highlight a particular teaching style, pedagogy, or methodology.
Open only to students pursuing the Master of Music concentration in Music Education.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
{Fall, Spring}
598.
Music Education Project.
(1-4)
Carlow, Giebelhausen, Staff.
A substantial investigation typically involving curriculum or program development and applying theory to practice in the music classroom. A formal research proposal is required, and formal academic writing adhering to current APA standards.
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, Giebelhausen, Staff.
Collection and analysis of data to answer a research question. Formal research proposal required, and formal academic writing adhering to APA standards. If human subjects are involved, IRB approval required prior to data collection.
Open only to students pursuing the Master of Music concentration in Music Education.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
